The farmer’s market is full of beets these days. I used to think that beets were gross. A couple of years ago, however, I fell in L-O-V-E with them. Full on love. Beets are a popular garden vegetable for two reasons – they are fairly easy to grow and just about the… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Beautiful Beets
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Marine Layer
Summertime in Santa Barbara usually brings a marine layer of fog that sits over the coast and sometimes the entire community for most of the morning. This marine layer is formally known as marine atmospheric boundary layer (MABL). It is a dense mass of cool, moist air which accumulates over the surface of large bodies of water… Continue reading Marine Layer
SL Book: Lift
I’ve found a wonderfully inspiring and motivational book written by one of my (new) favorite authors, Kelly Corrigan. Hope you enjoy this Silver Lining book as much as I do!
Celebrating a Cancerversary
Cancerversary This time last year, as I was nearing the end of my “Fat and Happy Summer,” I decided to begin training for a half marathon. I’ve run several marathons in my life (San Diego, Chicago and Paris) and thought that giving myself something for which to train, i.e., a G-O-A-L would be a good… Continue reading Celebrating a Cancerversary
Impeccable Intuition
Intuition is something that I’ve believed in and tried to cultivate for a long time. Logic and reason are certainly effective tools for decision-making, but intuition is something altogether different that is incredibly powerful and feels almost magical.
I have used my intuition a lot over the years, both personally as well as professionally. I’ve always thought it was so cool and a Silver Lining in my life.
Sun-unplugged-day
Last Sunday was my first day without emails and texts. I have to say that it was pretty great. So great, in fact, that I am joyfully continuing my new practice. I think it may create some space through which Silver Linings will come!
Poignant Poetry
I came across the following poem this week and it was another that said, “Here I am! Read me! Pay attention to me!”
Well, I did. And I hope that it has as deep an impact on you as it did on me (Silver Lining).
Friday's Fixin's: Wheatberry Salad
Please enjoy this delish, easy breezy silver-lined wheatberry salad recipe!
More Middle of the Night Musings
More middle of the night musings, tennis and posting from insomnia-ville.
Fashion SL's: Dresses
Today’s Silver Lining fashion post is about my love of dresses. I love nothing more than wearing a dress for day or evening. A dress is one of the easiest things in my closet to wear because no matter what I wear with it, I feel pulled together.