Dream Foundation Veteran Program

  On this Veterans Day, I am excited to tell you about a newly launched Silver Lining program to celebrate and honor our veterans. As many of you know, I have been involved with the Santa Barbara-based, nationally-serving Dream Foundation for-what seems like-ever. As a hospice nurse, the organization is incredibly near and dear to my heart… Continue reading Dream Foundation Veteran Program

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

C California Style Magazine + Dream Foundation = Compassion is always in fashion

Boy oh boy, do I ever have an inspiring Silver Lining for you on this beautiful Monday Morning! And it’s not what you might think it is based on the photo above. Please allow me to explain…and prepare for goosebumps. Dream Foundation, the first and largest national wish- granting organization for adults and their families suffering… Continue reading C California Style Magazine + Dream Foundation = Compassion is always in fashion

Giving: Dream Foundation

For the past several years, I have had the great honor and privilege to be involved with one of the most amazing organizations imaginable: Dream Foundation. Dream Foundation is the first and largest national organization committed to delivering end-of-life wishes to people 18 years of age and older. As a hospice nurse and social worker,… Continue reading Giving: Dream Foundation

Compassion is always in Fashion

The Silver Lining of  feeling rotten this week is that it is Fashion Week in New York, which means I have had divine diversions from my general state of malaise. Ohhhhh, I do love Fashion Week!   Even if I can’t be there in person, between all of the blogs and websites, I feel like… Continue reading Compassion is always in Fashion

Morning Market Magic

Our family had a magical morning at the (farmer’s) market. Outside. In January. How’s that for a HUGE Silver Lining (SL)? It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been (I’ve been a tad busy).  I was sublimely delighted to see the winter rainbow of colors. I’ve always loved going to the Farmer’s Market.  When I… Continue reading Morning Market Magic

Fashion Silver Linings: Lyn Devon

As I am still couch glue, I am envisioning the fun that spring fashion that has to offer, especially from Lyn Devon (lyndevon.com). The quote above reminds me of her. Lyn is one of my favorite designers.  We had the opportunity to meet at a dinner in Chicago to celebrate James Galanos’s mentorship of her.… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Lyn Devon