Finding Silver Linings in 2015

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

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

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