This weekend, our daughter a/k/a Excitedly Eight and I were doing word games. One of the games was called “tricky words to spell”. She wasn’t crazy about that – felt a little too assigned – but when I asked her to make up and then write stories using the words, well, THEN we were on to… Continue reading Words To Use More
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Anti-Cancer Foods
Anti-Cancer Foods I wish I wish I wish that there were some type of food or ingredient that could wholly (holy?) protect the human body against cancer. BUT… the Silver Lining is that research shows that your overall diet offers the best protection for your body against cancer. The most important thing is to eat beaucoup vegetables,… Continue reading Anti-Cancer Foods
Bookworm: Cy Twombly Paradise
If ever there were a wonderful new art book, it is Cy Twombly: Paradise. This book accompanies the much-anticipated 2014 exhibition Cy Twombly: Paradise, at Museo Jumex in Mexico City–the first time a comprehensive exhibition of the American artist’s work has been mounted in Latin America. It’s not likely that I’ll be in Mexico City to… Continue reading Bookworm: Cy Twombly Paradise
We Promise To…
Yesterday, I went into our daughter’s restroom in her classroom and saw a poster with this list of promises on the back of the door – bathroom reading, if you will. Speaking of which, I know that I have been finding a lot of inspiration in bathrooms this week, but hey…it just goest to show… Continue reading We Promise To…
The Great Paradox
Recently, I saw this on the wall of a public bathroom of all places. I was equal parts befuddled and inspired. The timing of this piece is uncanny as I am in a personal place of refocusing my time, energy and passion to each and point that the Dalai Lama makes here. To me, this… Continue reading The Great Paradox
Musical Monday: KT Tunstall Suddenly I See
Happy Monday! Hope that you had a wonderful weekend! On Saturday, I had the great and wonderful and amazing opportunity to meet KT Tunstall. She generously donated her time and talent to the Dream Foundation Gala. As one of the Co-chairs of the event, I am especially appreciative! We had the opportunity to have dinner the… Continue reading Musical Monday: KT Tunstall Suddenly I See
Oscar de la Renta Tribute
He is Gone by David Harkins You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t… Continue reading Oscar de la Renta Tribute
Death with Dignity: Brittany Maynard Dies on Her Own Terms
Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill 29 year-old woman who bravely ignited the right-to-die debate with her public decision to end her life, died Saturday at her home in Portland, Oregon surrounded by her family. “Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love,” she wrote on Facebook. “Today is the day I have… Continue reading Death with Dignity: Brittany Maynard Dies on Her Own Terms
Enduring Love
One of my favorite Silver Linings about writing the blog is having the opportunity to meet extraordinary people who do remarkable things, especially those who are passionate about helping other people. Mary Landberg is definitely one of those people! As a hospice nurse and photographer living in southern Oregon, her mission is to speak to as many people as possible… Continue reading Enduring Love
Healthy Alternative to Halloween Candy
The biggest Silver Lining of the week was being introduced to Foodbabe.com. Holy moly do I ever have a hugmongous girl crush! Before our daughters went to yoga, a mom and I were talking about our dread of Halloween…and the candy. In addition to trepidation about the manic excitement and the ingestion of sugar, we shared a… Continue reading Healthy Alternative to Halloween Candy