The beginning of 2015 has sucked. Sucked as in, I really need a do-over. Or a a restart. Or something. I ended 2014 with the worst flu of my entire life. I’m not being dramatic. In fact, describing it as the worst flu of my life is really an under-exaggeration. (I didn’t want to worry you.) Oh and the… Continue reading Finding Silver Linings in 2015
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Audrey Hepburn Beauty Tips
Audrey Hepburn gave the most incredible, the most wonderful beauty tips imaginable. I mean, really. For her it was not about the surface; rather, it was about what lies beneath. This list makes me so happy and I hope that it does the same for you!
Musical Monday: My Sisters and Brothers
Last week a dear friend’s husband died suddenly. Of a heart attack. Yes, it is as tragic as it sounds. I am devastated. We are all devastated. I’ll be writing more about it, specifically the grief process, but in the meantime, part of this beautiful Jerry Garcia song is being included in his obituary. We… Continue reading Musical Monday: My Sisters and Brothers
This Weekend: Choose Personal Growth
Hellooooooo! Whatta first (official) week of January it has been. Between the flu and the death of a dear friend’s husband, I have been under the covers…figuratively, though I wish it were literally. Geesh. Please forgive my absence. I have so much to talk about and share. This weekend, I am super excited about plopping… Continue reading This Weekend: Choose Personal Growth
10 Myths about Breast Cancer Survivorship
10 Myths about Breast Cancer Survivorship Myths and “Old Wives Tales” are an inherent part of our culture. Sometimes it is hard to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. I often find myself pondering when I hear something outlandish or even something that sounds reasonably reasonable. When it comes to FBC, there… Continue reading 10 Myths about Breast Cancer Survivorship
Happy New Year 2015
Happy New Year! As much as I wish that this had been me last night. It wasn’t. I wasn’t. Quite honestly, I am writing this from my hotel room cave (as I’m calling it) because I am sick as a dog on our family vacation. Literally I cannot peel myself off of the couch and… Continue reading Happy New Year 2015
How to Master the Fine Art of Small Talk
During this holiday season, as I am traveling from one party to the next, I am reminded of the need for mastering the fine art – and isn’t it indeed an art? – of small talk. Recently, I came across a super article by Laura Vanderkam. After, I read her book, What the Most Successful… Continue reading How to Master the Fine Art of Small Talk
Books to Read on Vacation
Happy Day After Christmas! Hope that you are luxuriating in your jammies around the Christmas Tree, enjoying family time and perhaps a few special gifts. This day finds me heading out on a vacation. Boy oh boy am I ever excited about it! My favorite thing about packing for a vacation is figuring out… Continue reading Books to Read on Vacation
Merry Christmas 2014!
Merry Christmas 2014! A Christmas Salutation There is nothing I can give you which you have not, But there is much that while I cannot give, you can take. No heaven can come to us unless our hearts find rest in it today. Take heaven. No peace lies in the future which is not hidden… Continue reading Merry Christmas 2014!
Practicing Slowness During the Holidays
Merry Christmas Eve! Sorry I have been absent in the last week. The end of the year has me sick as a dog…not a cute dog, either. I look more like a hang-dog. I think that my body has said STOP. ENOUGH. DONE. Not a surprise, I have to say. In my rush to get… Continue reading Practicing Slowness During the Holidays