Why Wait? Recently I was talking with a friend about lessons in life (Mine: cancer, Hers: divorce) and how we both now have a newfound sense of urgency to enjoy life, move forward, and get things done. I’ve seen first hand how a day can indeed pass you by which makes (me at least) want to… Continue reading Why Wait?
Inspirational Music & Music Quotes
Musical Monday: Walking on Sunshine
What better way to start the first full week of 2014 than by Walking on Sunshine? I mean, really. Just thinking about this song makes my toe tap and my tushie move, which is always a Silver Lining in my book. I hope that it does the same thing for you. Happy Monday! “Walking On Sunshine” by… Continue reading Musical Monday: Walking on Sunshine
Musical Monday: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang This weekend was magical. We have been blessed with some cloudy afternoons and even some rain here in Santa Barbara, which is a great Silver Lining as we are constantly under the threat of wildfires due to such dry conditions. Anyhoo, I love-love-love it when it is cloudy, cool & rainy here. On… Continue reading Musical Monday: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Musical Monday: Six Minutes by Lisa Bonchek Adams
Six Minutes by Lisa Bonchek Adams Today’s edition of Musical Monday is actually written by someone I know, a woman for whom I have tremendous admiration, Lisa Bonchek Adams. She’s been writing on her namesake blog about her life for a few years and more recently about her diagnosis in 2012 with stage 4 breast cancer… Continue reading Musical Monday: Six Minutes by Lisa Bonchek Adams
Musical Monday: The Silver Pen Cardio Playlist
Musical Monday: The Silver Pen Cardio Playlist Working out is incredibly important to me. Vanity is actually at the bottom of my motivation list. At the tippy top of that list is sanity. Literally. Exercise makes me think more clearly and improves my stamina to handle whatever comes my way. Exercise also reduces my stress, lifts my… Continue reading Musical Monday: The Silver Pen Cardio Playlist
Music of My Heart on Musical Monday
Music of My Heart Happy Monday! Today, I find myself feeling so grateful to and for all of the amazing people in my life who cared for me and my family while I was sick. I also hope that I can be that supportive presence in the lives of several friends who are contending with… Continue reading Music of My Heart on Musical Monday
Three Things Jason Mraz
Three Things Jason Mraz Happy Monday! Let’s get back to Musical Monday’s, shall we? I love music. It is such a big part of our family’s life. Music lifts me up and inspires me. Music makes my heart sing. It makes me think. It makes me dance. Music is often the most amazing Silver Lining in… Continue reading Three Things Jason Mraz
Living in the Moment
Last weekend, the HOTY, Suddenly Seven and I had the amazing opportunity to hear Jason Mraz in concert. I’m often utterly clueless when it comes to music. Case in point: I know every song from the Rock of Ages movie. Uh huh. I know. You don’t even know the film and if you do, you probably don’t… Continue reading Living in the Moment
Musical Monday: Dave Matthews on Earth Day 2013 – One Sweet World
On this Earth Day, the song One Sweet World by Dave Matthews feels like such a Silver Lining. I especially love the reference to resting in peace. So beautiful. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!
Musical Monday: Dave Matthews Takes John Denver’s Music ‘To Tomorrow’
This weekend, I heard a great interview with Dave Matthews on NPR about how he and a group of musicians are trying a different spin (pun intended) on John Denver’s music. The result is: The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver. I adored John Denver and still love his music. There’s something about him that takes… Continue reading Musical Monday: Dave Matthews Takes John Denver’s Music ‘To Tomorrow’