Daily appreciation may sound grandiose or even a little woo-woo. But, let me ask you a question: Have you ever heard people say, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone”? After a FBC diagnosis and hysterectomy surgery, I know all too well what it feels like to know when my health is gone.… Continue reading Daily Appreciation
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“Let’s Talk” Dense Breasts Event
Going in for an annual mammogram may seem like a no brainer (with a hint of nerve bugs), right? Well, here is the thing: not every mammogram is perfect. Sometimes, they can miss cancer detection in dense breasts. And MISSING cancer detection is an incredibly scary thought. Here is an article on GE Reports with… Continue reading “Let’s Talk” Dense Breasts Event
Welcome to The Silver Pen Blog!
Welcome to The Silver Pen blog! After last week, I am giddy to welcome so many new readers to the site. I thought that I’d take the time to explain a little bit about it how it came to be and why. Once upon a time (on October 15th, 2010), I was diagnosed with FBC.… Continue reading Welcome to The Silver Pen Blog!
Musical Monday: Truly Brave
Truly Brave Happy Monday everyone! A dear friend of mine sent me this music video and it truly warmed my heart. NBC Today co-host Hoda Kotb, a cancer survivor, is helping to raise money to fight pediatitric cancer for NBC’s Shine a Light campaign. She teamed up with Sara Bareilles and Cyndi Lauper to create… Continue reading Musical Monday: Truly Brave
The Silver Lining Companion Guide & Good Morning America
One of the many things that FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers) taught me is that Silver Linings come in small and in big packages. Today, the Silver Linings came in humongo-bongo packages! I am thrilled beyond belief to introduce The Silver Lining Companion Guide. This new book is a condensed version of our (mine &… Continue reading The Silver Lining Companion Guide & Good Morning America
National Black Dog Day. Seriously.
Today, October 1st, is National Black Dog Day. Seriously. I thought it was a joke when I was first introduced to it. But, after I did a little research, I learned that it is in fact legit. Did you know that black dogs are the least adoptable pets in shelters because of their color? I… Continue reading National Black Dog Day. Seriously.
Hello October!
Hello October! On this first day of October, which makes me feel like autumn is really here. Even in Southern California, fall seems to be arriving. The mornings and evenings have a special chill in the air. What I know for sure is that change is inevitable. This time of the year it is not… Continue reading Hello October!
Fresh New Look of The Silver Pen
Hellooooooo! In addition to recovering from surgery, traveling for speaking engagements and writing a new book (more on that tomorrow!), I have been redesigning the blog. Why you ask? Well, it just didn’t feel quite right in it’s previous state. I felt like it needed a little “nip and tuck” if you will. Speaking of… Continue reading Fresh New Look of The Silver Pen
A Valuable Lesson in Following Intuition
This is my first week back at work and on the road, which required every bit of mental and physical strength that I could muster. My first trip was to the great state of Texas. Earlier this year I was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the Pink Alliance annual luncheon fundraiser, Surviving &… Continue reading A Valuable Lesson in Following Intuition
Napping
Napping During this healing process, napping has been an integral part of each and every day. I have long been a fan of napping, but for the past month, they have been a necessity. One day, I was so tired at 11:00 am that I took myself off to bed. The HOTY (Husband Of The… Continue reading Napping