Books are one of my passions. I love everything about them: the way they look, smell, and feel. Oh and I also relish a fantastic story. I especially adore and now especially appreciate photography books…which undoubtedly has contributed to my budding interest in snapping my own shots (and sharing them here, of course). My favorite… Continue reading SL Book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs
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Teachable Moment
This morning, I woke up to: “Momma! Momma! There is a baby bird shivering outside on the patio!” Oh great. What a (non)perfect way to start the day. I stumbled out of bed to find a baby hummingbird humming its final tune. My heart sank. Where oh where is the Silver Lining here? Ahhh, ’tis an opportunity for a very special teachable moment.
Moving Mountains
Simple can be harder than complex, but it’s worth the endeavor!
Brookside Beauty: Egyptian Magic
Ever since I started radiation for FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) in May, my skin has been as dry as the Sahara Desert in Egypt. To meet the Egyptian desert on my face, I needed some magic…as in Egyptian Magic!
GOOP + Friday's Fixin's
Yesterday was an extraordinary, Silver Lined day because the Brookside Buzz received a beautiful shout out from Julia Leach on Gwyneth Paltrow’s (fabulous) blog GOOP. I must say that I am honored and humbled by the response. I’m also super excited and would like to take this opportunity to welcome new readers and to thank… Continue reading GOOP + Friday's Fixin's
Chemo Brain Antidote: Mental Aerobics
Now that I’m feeling stronger physically (Silver Lining: I ran 8 miles the other day and then played tennis!), it’s time to up the ante on my persistently pervasive chemo brain. Argh.
Personal Philosophy
Many things have transpired since my FBC diagnosis last fall. One of which is a newfound love of peaches. Another is a love of poetry. Both are equally shocking to me. Prior to FBC, I didn’t like either (peaches even less than poetry). Now, I love BOTH. What wonderful Silver Linings! Another change that has… Continue reading Personal Philosophy
Finding Your Calling and Discovering Your Vocation
Since my FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis, when circumstances have been especially difficult for me, I have tried to put things into perspective by reflecting on my work in pediatric hospice. People often ask, “How could you work with dying children?” I don’t honestly know. It’s certainly not as if I woke up one day and… Continue reading Finding Your Calling and Discovering Your Vocation
SL Book: The Most Beautiful Book in the World
Last week, I went into my favorite independent bookstore (Tecolote in Montecito) a little downhearted and confused. Why? Well, because I’ve had a pickle of a time finding a book that I love-love-love. I have made valiant attempts at reading a number of books (that came highly recommended), but I couldn’t focus and couldn’t finish. In a nutshell: I’ve had ADD of the highest order. No longer thanks to: The Most Beautiful Book in the World.
Saturday Snapshots: Eataly in New York
I’m having a majorly Silver Lined week. I’m in New York, catching up with friends, fashion and eating amazing food. Speaking of amazing things in New York, a friend asked me to meet her at Eatly downtown at 24th/25th and Broadway. She described it to me as a “crazy Italian grocery store with… Continue reading Saturday Snapshots: Eataly in New York