Wonder Woman Super Powers This weekend, Suddenly Seven and I watched Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines. Random, I know. It certainly wasn’t what I thought we were going to watch as we snuggled in our bed for a Silver Lining movie. However, as we were trying to decide what to watch, I thought, “Why… Continue reading Wonder Woman Super Powers
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Halloween Etiquette
HALLOWEEN ETIQUETTE HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Oh my gosh, what a FUN day this is, full of ghoulish frolicking. We love love love Halloween. Though I’m not a dresser-upper, I relish being an observer. As many of my long-time readers will attest, I’m a bit of a — ummm —-stickler for manners. Granted, Halloween provides an opportunity… Continue reading Halloween Etiquette
The Importance of Self Care
The Importance of Self Care During my 4th layover in the Denver airport this week (yes, you read that correctly: I was in the Denver airport FOUR times!), I ran the numbers and realized that I have been away from home more than I’ve been home since June. That calculation gave me a big, fat… Continue reading The Importance of Self Care
Living Beyond Breast Cancer – This Weekend!
Living Beyond Breast Cancer This weekend, I am honored and excited to be speaking at the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Annual Fall conference in Philadelphia, PA. When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 – Sunday, October 27, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Where: DoubleTree Hotel Philadelphia Center City 237 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 I… Continue reading Living Beyond Breast Cancer – This Weekend!
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 2013
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 2013 On October 26th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. What is it, you ask? Good question. It is an opportunity to properly rid your home of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted medications. Flushing drugs down the potty is… Continue reading National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 2013
The Value of Uncertainty
The Value of Uncertainty It seems as if more than ever before — we ALL face a rising tide of uncertainty about the future — about our personal lives and the purpose and meaning of our religious, political, financial, educational, and social institutions. Right?!? After spending time with some amazing students at the University of… Continue reading The Value of Uncertainty
Kate Winslet in Vogue
Kate Winslet in Vogue I’m super excited for the November issue of Vogue magazine, especially with a profile on Kate Winselt. From the moment I saw her in Titanic, I was crazy about her! In fact, I’m still kvelling (& crying!) over that movie! She has two new movies coming out as well as some Silver… Continue reading Kate Winslet in Vogue
Fire Prevention Month
Fire Prevention Month Last week, I received an email from my trusty Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (yes, I get regular emails from them and what’s more: I look forward to them!) informing me that in addition to October being breast cancer awareness month (HA! As if anyone could miss the pink ribbons!),… Continue reading Fire Prevention Month
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness How great is this quote by Aesop? I love it. Truly love it. I believe that kindness defines our capacity to show up and truly be present in life. It is a source of pure and true joy in the world. Did you know that Buddhists teach loving kindness as a fundamental… Continue reading Acts of Kindness
Pajama Day!
Pajama Day! In the last two weeks, there have been days when I don’t know if I’m coming or going, if I’m pitching or catching (I love using that phrase, though I don’t exactly know what it means!). Many-Most of my friends seem to be plagued by the same issue. Everyone is always so, doggone… Continue reading Pajama Day!