Our family had a magical morning at the (farmer’s) market. Outside. In January. How’s that for a HUGE Silver Lining (SL)? It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been (I’ve been a tad busy). I was sublimely delighted to see the winter rainbow of colors. I’ve always loved going to the Farmer’s Market. When I… Continue reading Morning Market Magic
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
TICKed off!
You’ll never believe what happened now. Never in a million years. It’s not enough that my body has suffered through booby amputation, no pain medication post-surgery, constipation, diarrhea, mouth sores, and baldness. We HAD to add insult to injury. As you may remember, part of my treatment program engages a “Wellness Plan” which, for me,… Continue reading TICKed off!
Silver Lining Book: The Long Way Home
Reading has been, well, a little trying for me. Why? Well, because FBC insists that I read and reread sentences over and over again, which makes finishing entire books a much more timely endeavor than it used to be. FFS (For F**k’s Sake). That said, I managed to finish a wonderful memoir of friendship: Let’s… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: The Long Way Home
Good Morning, Buzz!
Sometimes Silver Linings (SL) are part of my (early!) morning, which makes for a joyous way to start the day. Buzz and our 4 3/4 (soon to be 5!) daughter come into our bedroom in the wee, pre-dawn hours eager to start the day (that’s NOT the SL part!). One of them takes my side… Continue reading Good Morning, Buzz!
Lucky 1.11.11
Life is not a path of coincidence, happenstance, and luck, but rather an unexplainable, meticulously charted course for one to touch the lives of others and make a difference in the world. – Barbara Dillinham
1.11.11 Happiness
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. -Denis Waitley
Fashion Silver Linings: Lyn Devon
As I am still couch glue, I am envisioning the fun that spring fashion that has to offer, especially from Lyn Devon (lyndevon.com). The quote above reminds me of her. Lyn is one of my favorite designers. We had the opportunity to meet at a dinner in Chicago to celebrate James Galanos’s mentorship of her.… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Lyn Devon
Live, Rise and Overcome
There is nothing we can’t live down, rise above or overcome. – Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Brookside Beauty
A friend recently sent me the following poem that I simply must share with you. It touched me deeply. I hope that you enjoy it and it brings a Silver Lining to your day! Who Walks with Beauty David Morton – Who walks with beauty has no need of fear; The sun and moon and… Continue reading Brookside Beauty
Couch Glue Entertainment
Now that I am 8 days out from my first round of chemotherapy, I was really hoping that I would be feeling better. It’s been a bear of a week (as you may have endured with me). One minute, I’ll start to feel better and then WHAM. Down the toilet (pun intended). Seemingly constant waves… Continue reading Couch Glue Entertainment