The Tutu Project Many, if not most people have heard of The Tutu Project. If not, please allow me to introduce you to this extraordinary project. The mission is “to support the fund raising efforts of The Carey Foundation for women with breast cancer. We strive to bring laughter and understanding to a community that has… Continue reading Friday Photos: The Tutu Project
Inspirational Images & Motivational Photos
I Wanted a Perfect Ending Quote
I Wanted a Perfect Ending Quote Gosh, what a quote from Gilda Radner. I have read it and reread it and read it again. When I shared the quote with one of my friends, his immediate response was: “High Anxiety!” As in: Not Knowing = High Anxiety. I used to feel the exact same way… Continue reading I Wanted a Perfect Ending Quote
Friday Photos: The Remarkable Work of Photographer Karen Knorr
Friday Photos: Karen Knorr Recently, I came across the inspiring work of photographer Karen Knorr and just HAD to share her with you. Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Knorr finished her education in Paris and London. The artist is currently Professor of Photography at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, Surrey. According to her… Continue reading Friday Photos: The Remarkable Work of Photographer Karen Knorr
Friday Photos: Amazing Animals
Amazing Animals by Lukas Holas Animal images always inspire me. I happen to believe that they are true Silver Linings in life. I was once told that in a past life I was a Lion. Whether or not I believe this, it does explain my affinity for lions and any and all animals! Hmmm…. Lukas Holas is a… Continue reading Friday Photos: Amazing Animals
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around The World
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around The World The Atlantic has compiled the most inspiring group of photographs of New Year’s Eve Celebrations around the world. I’m not one for crowds – ever, but especially on New Year’s Eve. So last night the HOTY, Suddenly Seven and I rang in 2014 in the best way possible:… Continue reading New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around The World
Living Without Regrets
Living Without Regrets In thinking about the post that I just did on the beautiful Jen Smith, one of the things that inspires me most about her is that she is choosing to liver her life withOUT regret. She has consistently found humor in life and laughs often. The finds happiness – Silver Linings – everywhere. Just the… Continue reading Living Without Regrets
Weekend Inspiration
Weekend Inspiration Hope you’ve had a great week. Where has it gone, by the way? My oh my oh my. One minute I’m schvitzing in New York – it was HOTHOTHOT! – and the next minute I’m doing a promotional video for the book and the next minute on another airplane coming home. Coming home… Continue reading Weekend Inspiration
Silver Lining Origins
This weekend, as I was a big ball of stress, I found myself looking for Silver Linings every other moment. Some days, I have to go back to the basics and tell myself that a great and amazing Silver Lining is any day without chemo. The truth is that just looking for Silver Linings makes me happy. I love… Continue reading Silver Lining Origins
Paris: The Photography of John Mardiat
Hope you had a great Bastille Day! Having just returned France, I’ve been feeling especially francophile-ish. This weekend, we had a fun family outing to the French festival in Santa Barbara, an annual homage to any and all things French, albeit Southern California Style …and also happened to be as close to France as we were getting… Continue reading Paris: The Photography of John Mardiat
Friday Photos: Happy 4th of July
For the last 9 years, we have had the best (well, I think it’s the best!) 4th of July tradition: first we go to the Fireman’s Fundraising Breakfast and then on to The (13 minute!) Village Fourth Parade. There are actually two parades in town. We choose to go to The Village Parade because, quite… Continue reading Friday Photos: Happy 4th of July