Monthly Archives: April 2026

It’s a common coping mechanism to look for things to like in a situation that you hate. That is, we all need our silver linings. So naturally I was searching for something good to be said about the changes happening … Continue reading →

Livia and her friend were supposed to get together last week to bake a cake, but their plans fell through. I invited Livia to bake with me instead, and she said yes. We decided to try Vóvó’s recipe for biscoitos. … Continue reading →

I’ve had several MRIs in the past, including one of my head, so I knew it was confining, but my recent shoulder MRI was the worst. They bundled up my arm to immobilize it, then they added padding on my … Continue reading →

Marshall is home! He spent his April vacation in Spain and Portugal. I am proud of him for going, but I am even more relieved that he’s back.

In most of my work projects, there is one page for which I must write two single-paragraph blurbs on subjects of my choice. I have to choose the subject early on, because each gets an art spot, which I have … Continue reading →

As I was headed downstairs to get my coffee this morning, I noticed two packages sitting on the front porch. I brought them in, and they were both for me. Hooray! One was obviously, almost glaringly, a box of Grove … Continue reading →