I usually like going back to familiar places, restaurants, hotels etc. Something about the comfort of knowing your way around, etc. So when we walked into the hospital this morning we knew our way around from the last time in Nov. 2010. Not a place you wish to be familiar with. The Silver Lining is… Continue reading One Last Time
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A Story – Blackhawk
This is helping me get rid of tomorrow’s nerves (Silver Lining).
Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito
Surgery is scheduled at 7:00 am on Tuesday to exchange my expanders for implants. As much as I don’t want to admit it, I’m a nervous-Nelly about it. Intellectually, I know that it will be fine. That it will be so much easier than the last (horrendous!) experience. However, I contend with what I believe… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito
Sweet Darkness by David Whyte
As I mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically prepare for surgery on Tuesday, this poem appeared. It presented itself at precisely the time that I need it…as poems have done so frequently this year (Silver Lining). It is a gift to me. I hope that it is one to you as well!
Saturday Sweeps: The Home Life
In the world of television, “Sweeps” is the periodic analysis of who is watching which programs both in terms of numbers and demographic data. Because I spend an inordinate amount of time sweeping through (& being thoroughly entertained by) blogs, websites, Pinterest boards and all things web, I thought that I would start sharing my… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: The Home Life
Laura R's Silver Linings
One of the most surprising things I have found about having cancer, so far, is the different reactions I have received from people. I am talking about my friends. I have been reading a great breast cancer book called “Just Get Me Through This” and I continue to refer back to it. If you have… Continue reading Laura R's Silver Linings
Friday’s Fixin’s: Baked Apple Cinnamon Spice Chips
After being gone for 4 days, I was in serious need of some time with our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six. I’ve been eying this recipe for Baked Apple Cinnamon Spice Chips from the With Style and Grace blog for some time. Since Sweetly Six and I love to spend time together in the kitchen (she… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Baked Apple Cinnamon Spice Chips
Diligence – Samuel Johnson
More Fashion Week Fun with Lyn Devon
Fashion week is serious fun. I just love it. I really do. One of my favorite stops whilst in New York was to see Lyn Devon’s Fall Collection. I’ve written about Lyn on TSP before. She is one of my absolute favorite designers. Lyn has a unique and extraordinarily special way of reinventing classics. Her… Continue reading More Fashion Week Fun with Lyn Devon
Spring into Vogue!
My idea of a perfect afternoon is a cup of tea and the March issue of Vogue. March is my favorite issue because it is the spring fashion issue. Now that we live full-time in California, I am partial to spring collections. Plus, spring clothes feel happier and more feminine. And at the very least,… Continue reading Spring into Vogue!