This week I have some new goodies (that I am giddy about!) planned for The Silver Pen. The first is a new series on topics related to children. Using my master’s degree in Child Development, I thought that I’d put a little bit of my knowledge (& library) to work! Hope that it is a Silver… Continue reading Children's Series #1: Helping Children Cope With a Disaster
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Eleven is a Very Good Number
Today is a very Silver Lined day because the HOTY (Husband Of The Year…three years running!) and I are celebrating our 11th Wedding Anniversary. 11 years. Wow. I can’t believe that I just wrote that. A decade +1. I’ve been trying to get my head around this number for some time because it’s just so hard… Continue reading Eleven is a Very Good Number
The HOTY's Birthday!
Today is the HOTY’s birthday! YIPPPEEEE! If you happen to see him or talk with him, please give him lots of Birthday Love. He is the dearest, most wonderfully loving, compassionate and wise person I’ve ever known. To be his wife is my greatest Silver Lining in the world. Photograph by Elizabeth Messina
9 Essential Things Kids Need to Learn
I recently came across this blog post written by Leo Babauta on Zen Habits and loved it. Goose bump kind of love. So much so that I just had to share it with you! Leo Babauta believes that “kids in today’s school system are not being prepared well for tomorrow’s world.” Uhhhhh, yeaaaaaah. I couldn’t… Continue reading 9 Essential Things Kids Need to Learn
100th Day of School
Today is a very special day for our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six. It is her 100th day of school. I don’t ever remember celebrating this day, do you? Apparently I’m behind the times – again – because it’s a BIG deal at her school!
Caring for Children When a Parent Dies
As you know from my last post, a dear friend of mine is dying. She was an incredible light in this world and will be missed – so very much. She and her dear husband have two young children, under the age of 8. Many people have asked how to talk & be with them as… Continue reading Caring for Children When a Parent Dies
A Child's Goodbye
Yesterday, I had to have a sad conversation with a friend whose beloved father is dying of cancer. She called me to ask how best to deliver the news to her kids (age 9 and 11) and whether or not they should see him for the last time. First, can I just say: FC. FC.… Continue reading A Child's Goodbye
The HOTY Returns
Today is Hollye’s birthday. What a difference a year makes. Last year we were preparing for chemo cocktails, this year the splendid wines of Napa. Last birthday recovering from surgery and having a great dinner with friends and family, with the dread of knowing what was just around a the corner, this year a spectacular… Continue reading The HOTY Returns
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Just when I thought that life was really back on track and FBC was gaining more and more distance from our lives, our daughter (a.k.a. Finally Five) dropped a big fat reminder that FBC is still at the forefront of her mind (even though she hasn’t talked about… Continue reading A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Helping Teens When a Parent has Cancer
Several readers have inquired about how to help teenagers when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for the inquiries. This is a great question. As if adolescence isn’t already hard enough, right?!? Adolescence is a time of exploration, experimentation and introspection. Teens strive to be independent while still wanting to taken care of by… Continue reading Helping Teens When a Parent has Cancer