Being a Friend to Someone With Cancer While on the book tour, the number one question that people asked me (and I am asked on a daily basis) is “How do I be a friend to someone with Cancer?” In light of this question and all of the new blog readers, I thought I would… Continue reading Being a Friend to Someone With Cancer
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Tough Bond
Tough Bond Ok, get ready for a realistic, honest, and – quite honestly – heart wrenching film that is a MUST SEE. It opened my eyes to the devastating realities that are occurring among the children in Kenya. Tough Bond is told through the eyes of 4 Kenyan children who have been neglected by their communities, living… Continue reading Tough Bond
Musical Monday: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Musical Monday: Somewhere Over the Rainbow One of my all-time favorite movies is The Wizard of Oz. And of course, the beautiful song Somewhere Over the Rainbow. This song was originally sung by Judy Garland in 1939 and has since been re-sung by many people. I’d argue that Judy’s version is definitely the best! Have a… Continue reading Musical Monday: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This Weekend: Choose Health
This Weekend: Choose Health
Orange is the New Black
Orange is the New Black It’s official! I am addicted to Orange is the New Black and I can’t wait to start binge watching season two, most likely this weekend. Hip! Hip! Horray! Vogue published a great, must-read refresher of where we left off in Season One for each of the characters. This will get you (as… Continue reading Orange is the New Black
Friday’s Fixin’s: Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms Friday’s Fixin’s is BACK! Sorry that it has been absent for the past couple of months, but this book road show has prevented me from sharing new tasty treats. Today’s recipe is from Chef Maili, of course. It is one of the easiest that has ever been on the blog…and one of… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
What, How, Where, Why and What to Do of Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Metastatic Breast Cancer? It has been a while since I have written about metastatic cancer, but after having met so many (amazing & inspiring!) people on the book tour with metastatic cancer, I have decided to write more about it, to share information and, most of all, hope for those living with it. Let’s start… Continue reading What, How, Where, Why and What to Do of Metastatic Breast Cancer?
The Daily Routines of Geniuses
The Daily Routines of Geniuses At my last speaking engagement, the person who presented me is a member of Mensa. When I leaned over to my friend and asked, “WTF is Mensa,” she smiled and said, “It is the society for geniuses.” Well, clearly I am not a member!” The Silver Lining is that I could laugh… Continue reading The Daily Routines of Geniuses
Caldecott Medal Winners
Caldecott Medal Winners As I find myself looking for summertime reading for our daughter (a.k.a. Excitedly Eight) I am always drawn to Caldecott winners. Even though she is reading chapter books now, who doesn’t love a wonderful picture book? Some of the best lessons can be learned from them – well, at least I think… Continue reading Caldecott Medal Winners
Happiness Is
Happiness Is Love this quote about happiness. I wholeheartedly believe that it does indeed come from our own actions. Quite an inspiring way for me to go about this day (& I hope that it is for you as well)!