As I am preparing for a new decade, I am filled with hope and inspiration. I feel like extraordinary professional and personal experiences (post-FBC) are on the horizon. Several SL’s that FBC has given me include: Quietness Vulnerability Openness Creativity Patience Vision I believe that each of these SL’s will generously give me the opportunity to… Continue reading Brookside Horizons
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Brookside Holidays
At Brookside, we celebrate ALL holidays. Holidays are joyous ways to bring tradition, spirituality, family, friends, food, and fun together. At 4 3/4’s Preschool, she is learning about both Hanukkah and Christmas. …which is a good thing because she is a 50/50 kind of girl (I’m Irish Catholic and The Husband is Jewish). First up… Continue reading Brookside Holidays
Brookside Winds of Change
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. – Bertha Calloway Let’s just say that The Husband and I are becoming master sailors! I’ll take that as a SL!
Brookside Dreams of Bergdorf Goodman
Is there anything better than Bergdorf Goodman, in general, but especially their Holiday Windows? Well, yes, I’m sure that I could come up with plenty of far more altruistic and philanthropic things that are “better” than the Holiday Windows at BG. Perhaps “magical” is a better word. To me, there is absolutely nothing more magical… Continue reading Brookside Dreams of Bergdorf Goodman
Bambino Bathroom Books
4 3/4 has a nightly ritual: every evening after dinner, she grabs a book and goes into the bathroom to do her business. I can’t begin to tell you how jealous I am of her power bowels (thanks again for nothing, constipating-producing Percocet!). This is how she rolls a good six out of seven nights… Continue reading Bambino Bathroom Books
Brookside Steps
TO GET THROUGH THE HARDEST JOURNEY WE NEED TAKE ONLY ONE STEP AT A TIME, BUT WE MUST KEEP ON STEPPING CHINESE PROVERB
Brookside Time
A friend sent this to me and I found it to be absolutely brilliant. I wish you all enjoyment in wasting your un-wasted time!
Silver-Lined Thanksgiving
Dear Friends, Wishing you a joyous, gratitude-filled, silver-lined Thanksgiving. A friend sent the following quote to me and it made my heart sing. I hope it does the same for you.
Brookside Diaries
Writing in journals is, I think, one of the most fun things to do. I have been a HUGE fan of journal writing for the past few years. I virtually ALWAYS have one with me…and when I don’t, I get a little jittery. I use journals to jot ideas, recommendations, dreams, and “to do” lists,… Continue reading Brookside Diaries
Silver Lining Books for the Bambino
This is Thanksgiving week and therefore, I’m seeing even more SL’s (silver linings) and feeling more thankful than ever. I have been in utter amazement at the thoughtfulness and support of sooooooo many people since the diagnosis. This is a topic for a different, very, very important post. For this morning, however, I’m focused on 4… Continue reading Silver Lining Books for the Bambino