Regret Think about where you were and what you were doing five years ago, then ten, and then twenty and so on. Doesn’t it seem like it was all yesterday? Isn’t life just speeding along? Each and every day (especially post cancer), I think about what I don’t want to regret at the end of my life and… Continue reading (Don’t!) Regret It!
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The Attention Economy
I stumbled across this article written by Tom Chatfield on the Daily Good and it really hit home with me. For the past 4 months, I have been on technical OVERLOAD. Too much, all the time. I literally feel like I have a nasty case of ADHD. I have the hardest time focusing and am so… Continue reading The Attention Economy
5 Ways To Teach Kids About July 4th
5 Ways To Teach Kids About July 4th Happy Fourth of July everyone!! Excitedly Eight happens to love history (the apple didn’t fall far from the tree!); however, when we started talking about the 4th of July, I realized that she didn’t know much about it. The truth is that many young children (and maybe a… Continue reading 5 Ways To Teach Kids About July 4th
This Weekend: Choose Freedom
This Weekend: Choose Freedom
Friday Fixin’s: Curried Red Lentil Walnut Burger
Friday Fixin’s: Curried Red Lentil Walnut Burger As you know, I am ALWAYS on the look out for new recipes to satisfy my occasional meat cravings. My friend Melissa Costello’s curried red lentil walnut burger does just the trick! It’s very delicious and contains loads of fiber, healthy fats, and protein. AND it’s the perfect recipe… Continue reading Friday Fixin’s: Curried Red Lentil Walnut Burger
What To Remember When Waking
What To Remember When Waking I love this poem because it reminds me of the Silver Lining found in waking up to a new beautiful day, everyday! What to Remember When Waking- David Whyte In that first hardly noticed moment in which you wake, coming back to this life from the other more secret, moveable… Continue reading What To Remember When Waking
The Benefit of a Daily Walk
The Benefit of a Daily Walk As a writer, I spend gobs of hours at my computer answering emails, researching, and typing away at everything and anything! Yes, I am definitely one of those people that keeps 20+ tabs open at all times. While I absolutely love putting my thoughts into words, every once in… Continue reading The Benefit of a Daily Walk
The Power of Ginger Root
The Power of Ginger Root When I was sick, I became a humongous fan of ginger. As many of you know, chemo knocked me on my a** in a big, bad way. Ginger was a great source of relief for me. The Silver Lining is that has many other amazing benefits. So, I thought I’d take… Continue reading The Power of Ginger Root
Musical Monday: Fearless
Musical Monday: Fearless Alisha Zalkin’s new single, “Fearless” is a beautiful, powerful, and moving song. It addresses the courage it takes to live life to the absolute fullest and was inspired by Alisha’s brave childhood friend who was diagnosed with lymphoma. The music video brings together people from all walks of life to interpret and… Continue reading Musical Monday: Fearless
Friday Fixin’s: Cauliflower Mash
Friday Fixin’s: Cauliflower Mash Slowly but surely, I am making my way back into my kitchen. Sorry ’bout the dearth over the past couple of months! Been just a wee bit busy. But I’m BACK! The Silver Lining is that I have actually been using Friday Fixin’s as my cookbook. Ha! Today’s recipe is from my dear… Continue reading Friday Fixin’s: Cauliflower Mash