As I’ve been recuperating this week, this poem was sent to me. Yet another poem with perfect timing. This poetry thing is really cool. A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to have dinner with a pretty famous poet (though one with whom I was not all that familiar). She asked me “What… Continue reading Expect Nothing by Alice Walker
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Oscar Drool
Did you all happen to watch the Academy Awards, Hollywood’s biggest night? We sure did! In fact, Sweetly Six put on her “Ball Gown” to watch the red carpet arrivals. On the menu: popcorn, ice cream, chips and shrimp. I thought it was a super show. Really fun and entertaining. Billy Crystal is always a Silver Lining in… Continue reading Oscar Drool
The New Girls in Town
For 3 days after my surgery, my new “breasts” (it still feels weird to call them that because they aren’t real breasts, so from here on out I’ll refer to them as “The Girls”) were wrapped up like mummies. Friday was the big “unveiling.” For the past year, our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six has been asking… Continue reading The New Girls in Town
Saturday's Sweeps: Paper
This week’s Saturday Sweeps found me crushing on all things paper related. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved paper. I remember going with my dad to his office on Sunday mornings and sitting at his secretary’s desk either writing or typing on “fancy paper.” That was my idea of a heavenly… Continue reading Saturday's Sweeps: Paper
Turning by W.S. Merwin
A friend sent this poem to me yesterday. Another one perfectly timed (Silver Lining). This poem made me realize that prior to this week’s surgery, I began moving too fast – again. Post FBC, I find myself wavering between trying to do everything and while not wanting to miss anything. Speeding up and slowing down.… Continue reading Turning by W.S. Merwin
Friday's Fixin's: Kombucha
The anesthesia and pain meds this week have made me a nauseous, constipated wreck. TMI? Sorry. Suffice it to say that the thought of food is pretty repulsive right now. But, I know that I need calories and fuel, so I’ve turned to my #1 gold standard: Kombucha!
Guest Curator on Kirtsy.com
I’m super honored to have been asked to be a guest curator on Kirtsy! In case you are unfamiliar with it, I’m very excited to introduce you to the site! Kirtsy is just like that friend who always finds the best stuff. Only better. How’s that for a Silver Lining? Four years ago, three friends started… Continue reading Guest Curator on Kirtsy.com
Tory Burch at Home
The Vogue feature on Tory Burch’s new Southampton home is pretty magnificent and drool inducing. The home is a collaboration between architect & designer Daniel Romualdez and decorator Eve Hood. The home sure feels warm, welcoming, bright and fun! I hope that she and her family are very happy there (Silver Lining). Southampton Home of Tory Burch… Continue reading Tory Burch at Home
Another Recovery Road
Hi Everyone! I’m back! Thanks to the HOTY for posting yesterday…and for taking such good care of me – AGAIN. Wowsy. Bowsy. Am I ever glad to be home and DONE with surgery! Major Silver Lining of the week! Thank you all so very much for thoughts, support…& your implant input! I am deeply appreciative. My… Continue reading Another Recovery Road
Fun Films for Recovery
This is a smattering of what I will be watching this week as I recover. Newbies and Oldies. All Silver Linings!