Breast Cancer Quotes & Inspiration

Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito

Surgery is scheduled at 7:00 am on Tuesday to exchange my expanders for implants. As much as I don’t want to admit it, I’m a nervous-Nelly about it. Intellectually, I know that it will be fine. That it will be so much easier than the last (horrendous!) experience. However, I contend with what I believe… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito

Sweet Darkness by David Whyte

As I mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically prepare for surgery on Tuesday, this poem appeared. It presented itself at precisely the time that I need it…as poems have done so frequently this year (Silver Lining). It is a gift to me. I hope that it is one to you as well!

A Year of Re's

The ups & downs of this past year have produced a laundry list of “Re’s” that I thought I would share with you.  All have been Silver Lining stimulants to motivate and inspire me. I realize that the further I get from FBC, the more relevant each of these becomes. Many of them are lifelong Re’s… Continue reading A Year of Re's

100 Things – Julien Smith

This week, I came across an oh so fabulous piece on the blog inoveryourhead.net titled 100 Tips about Life, People, and Happiness by Julien Smith. Wow, did it ever rock my world. Yes, I tend to prefer philosophical tidbits in small bites; however, this was so wonderfully impressive that I felt the need to share it. Hope you enjoy… Continue reading 100 Things – Julien Smith

Linkin' Around – The Hausa of Nigeria

Several people have asked where to find things that I highlight, e.g., chocolate. Now you know that I would always want you to have access to high priority items…like chocolate, of course. Well, FYI…whenever you see a word in pink, if you click on it, you will be directed to the source, whether it is a… Continue reading Linkin' Around – The Hausa of Nigeria