Over the holidays, the HOTY and I had the most exquisite dining/fundraising experience at The Restaurant at Meadowood in St. Helena in the Napa Valley (resulting in a couple of those pesky pounds that I have picked up, I’m sure!). Meadowood, by the way, is one of our all-time fave spots for rest, relaxation and… Continue reading Adventure + Giving = Meadowood + Share our Strength
Adventure/Travel
Packing Plans: Carrying On for Five Days
Today, the HOTY, Finally Five and I are leaving for New York. I’m super excited! It will be a combination of work and fun, which is my favorite way to travel! For as long as I can remember, I have done everything in my power to avoid checking a bag. There is something about the… Continue reading Packing Plans: Carrying On for Five Days
Hemingway in Cuba
One of the most exciting parts of our Cuban adventure was the visit to Hemingway’s plantation, Finca Vigca (tranlastion: Lookout Farm). OMG. It was a goosebump experience for me.
Cuban Colors
Ready for one more post about Cuba? I was clearly incredibly enamored by this country and the experience. It seems as if photography is the lens (pun intended) through which my soul has been deeply touched.
The Cuban People
In addition to our trip to Cuba being extraordinary in and of itself, this was an especially powerful excursion for the HOTY (a.k.a. The Husband of the Year) because his grandfather vacationed in Cuba in the 40s and 50s (much in the same way that people travel to Vegas and South Beach today). Havana is… Continue reading The Cuban People
Cuban Cars
The HOTY (a.k.a. Husband of the Year for new readers) and I have just returned from a magnificent trip to Cuba. Yes, Cuba. I still can’t believe that this time yesterday we were in Havana. Worlds, no galaxies apart. Traveling to Cuba is like traveling in a time machine back to the year 1959. From… Continue reading Cuban Cars
The Silver Pen Adventures: On our Way to Cuba
This morning, the HOTY (a.k.a Husband of the Year…for the new readers) and I are going to Cuba. Yes, you read that correctly: Cuba. I’m so f-bomb excited! We are going with a group from Indagare, a magnificent travel company. The HOTY and I are usually not group travelers. One time, we tried a group… Continue reading The Silver Pen Adventures: On our Way to Cuba
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.
