What Stress Physically Feels Like

What Stress Physically Feels Like Lordy-bee. WTF is going on with stress lately?  It is EVERY.WHERE.  Are you all feeling it? One of my friends eloquently uses the hashtags:  #stuck and #burnedout.  I would add #stressedbeyondbeliefwithnopatienceleft.  Yea, things that overwhelming these days. The Silver Lining is that #hashtag creation cracks me up and there is nothing like… Continue reading What Stress Physically Feels Like

Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer

Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer  Recently, I came across an enlightening article in the New York Times by Denise Grady about a study identifying the doubt that can be raised by breast biopsies. Ugh. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. As I know you know, but just to remind you,… Continue reading Breast Biopsies Can Leave Room for Doubt About Cancer

Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’

Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey is one of those classic rock bands that ignites energy through its songs and into thousands of its listeners. Every time I hear one of their songs, I GO.RIGHT.BACK. to the 80s.  ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ is one of Journey’s top hits and of course one of my favorites because… Continue reading Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You know the drill… every year on March 17th  Irish culture is celebrated by wearing the color green. When I was young I was always told that if I didn’t wear green, I would be pinched! I’m not sure by who but apparently that’s what happens…because this morning as I was… Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy

  Recently, I came across a fantastic article about choosing between having a mastectomy versus a lumpectomy for early FBC.  Making any one of the seemingly bagillion decisions that have to be made after hearing the words, “You have cancer” can be overwhelming, confusing and twinkie-eating inducing. Just kidding on that last part. Sort of.… Continue reading Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy

BeautyCounter in Santa Barbara Magazine

This month, I am incredibly honored to be included in Santa Barbara Magazine‘s Best of 2015 issue. Santa Barbara Magazine has always been one of my absolute favorite periodicals, so having the opportunity to be a part of it and share some of my favorite things to do in my favorite town is a major Silver Lining! This issue… Continue reading BeautyCounter in Santa Barbara Magazine