If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always be where you’ve always been. – Unknown The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination. – Tommy Lasorda
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Brookside Adventure: Carpenteria Avocado Festival. Really.
Life is good when you can spend your Friday evening at an Avocado Festival. Seriously. Last night, the HOTY, Finally Five and I headed to the charming town of Carpinteria to partake in the 25th Anniversary Avocado celebration.
Friday's Fixin's: Toffee Bark
When I jump off the vegan, sugar-free, health conscious train, I jump BIG. I mean really big! And though I pay the price dearly with insomnia and horrendous hot flashes (sugar, wine and caffeine bring on hot flashes in a mean way!) it is worth it.
I jumped big time with this week with Lulu Powers’ Toffee Bark (Chocolate-Caramel Matzoh). Just writing it makes me drool. Yes, it’s THAT great! Hope you enjoy it!
One – Robert Holden
Proactive Prevention
Last week, I had the great opportunity to hear a talk given by Dr. Marisa Weiss, a breast cancer oncologist and president and founder of Breastcancer.org, the #1 online breast health and breast cancer resource. In addition to being a breast cancer oncologist and philanthropist, last year, she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. WTF,… Continue reading Proactive Prevention
Dazzling Desks
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved offices. When I was a little girl, I remember going with my dad to his office on Sunday mornings. I looked forward to it all week. My sister and I sat at the secretary’s desks (in those days, they were still called secretaries) and did… Continue reading Dazzling Desks
SL Movie: 50/50
Last week my Huffington Post editor sent me an email asking if I was planning to see the movie 50/50. The What? Did the show 20/20 morph into a movie? Fortunately, she couldn’t see my look of confusion through email. Uh, after I figure out what it is, then sure…definitely I planned on watching it,… Continue reading SL Movie: 50/50
The More You Know – Frances Mayes
October Embrace
Welcome to October! This has always been my favorite month of the year because it seems to signify the real change in season (September still feels like summer to me). I love the change in seasons. Yes, we do have a fall season in Southern California. It’s just a little more subtle than my experience… Continue reading October Embrace
Friday's Fixin's: A Little Marinara Goes a Long Way
Last week, some girlfriends came over to cook a bunch of vegan, gluten free dishes. One of which is an outrageously good marinara sauce. Hope you enjoy!