A dear friend sent this quote to me. I have no idea who originally said it, but I sure do love and appreciate it. This year, I have witnessed the extraordinary influence and power of friendship in my life, for which I am so incredibly grateful (Silver Lining).
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Crash into Recovery…Like a Swan
Today was a wonderfully informative and Silver Lined day. I had my first 3-month checkup with my Oncologist. As you know, I was worried about it. Worried not that I had a recurrence (too early after a year of intense treatment, I figured), but worried because I’ve been absolutely, outrageously, inexplicably exhausted. My Oncologist walked… Continue reading Crash into Recovery…Like a Swan
Change is in the Air!
First of all, I’d like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU all for reading this blog. I am deeply honored and humbled by your support and continued enthusiasm for my writing. Truly. Thank you.
It is with great anticipation and excitement that I announce that really super fun changes are on the Silver Lined horizon. In fact, I’m smack dab in the middle of redesigning the blog. To call me thrilled would truly be an understatement. In fact, I’m simply giddy!
1st Cancerversary
As you may recall, last weekend was the one year anniversary of my FBC diagnosis. I will now also always remember the weekend for running a 1/2 Marathon exactly one year later.
Running the 1/2 Marathon on Sunday was truly one of the great experiences of my life (Silver Lining). It was so powerful because it symbolized the end of illness and the rebirth of my health.
Ready to Run
SL Book: Marisa Berenson: A Life in Pictures
I’m super excited about the new must have book Marisa Berenson: A Life in Pictures (Rizzoli). I’m a little obsessed with picture books of late because my brain has seemed to stop working – again. My neurons are not firing on all cylinders. I feel as though chemo brain is alive and well. F-bomb. Fortunately (for… Continue reading SL Book: Marisa Berenson: A Life in Pictures
Silver Lining Luncheon: Elizabeth Taylor's Legendary Jewels Go to Auction
Today was an incredibly Silver Lined day: a fancy schmancy luncheon hosted by Christie’s held at MOCA in Los Angeles to view Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry (prior to auction)…with girlfriends. A day doesn’t really get better than that, if you ask me!
Hercules and Secretariat, Meet FBC
This Sunday will be the one year anniversary of my FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis. The Silver Lining is that also on Sunday, I will be running a 1/2 Marathon. So take THAT, FBC!
Brookside Adventure: Carpenteria Avocado Festival. Really.
Life is good when you can spend your Friday evening at an Avocado Festival. Seriously. Last night, the HOTY, Finally Five and I headed to the charming town of Carpinteria to partake in the 25th Anniversary Avocado celebration.
Dazzling Desks
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved offices. When I was a little girl, I remember going with my dad to his office on Sunday mornings. I looked forward to it all week. My sister and I sat at the secretary’s desks (in those days, they were still called secretaries) and did… Continue reading Dazzling Desks