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
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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
Friday's Fixin's: MaryAnne's Tuna Salad
I am a big fan of tuna salad. I could eat it all day as a matter of fact. As I continually endeavor toward cleaner eating post-FBC (F-bomb breast cancer), I am avoiding the mayo-laden tuna salads and eating only sustainable tuna. Speaking of which, I am crazy about the Wild Planet brand because it… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: MaryAnne's Tuna Salad
Happy 11.11.11!
Synchronicity is an ever present reality for those who have eyes to see. ~Carl Jung
Wounds – Rachel Naomi Remen
Giddy about Green
Green is one of my favorite colors (next to pink, of course!). So, I thought I’d share some inspirational green images and a few Silver Lined tidbits about the color itself. Grass green is the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is favored by well balanced people. Green symbolizes the master healer… Continue reading Giddy about Green
SL Book: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
The Silver Lining of my continued reading constipation (sorry ’bout the image, but it’s the best way to describe my inability to actually READ a book!) is that this is the season of fashion books! Yeaaaaaah! I was so excited to pick up Diana Vreeland The Eye Has to Travel by Lisa Immordino Vreeland (married to Diana Vreeland’s… Continue reading SL Book: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
Be Content – Lao Tzu
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
Friday's Fixin's: Yamtastic Smoothie
A new, health-conscious friend (who also happens to have FBC) introduced me to this delish smoothie recipe, called “Yamtastic!” How great is the name? I wanted to try it the minute I heard the name! Not only is it really tasty, but it is so, so good for you (double Silver Lining)! In case you… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Yamtastic Smoothie