Job vs Vocation For years, I had jobs: jobs selling clothes, jobs selling food, jobs delivering papers, jobs as an assistant. They never filled my heart and soul, though the Silver Lining is that they did pay the bills. It wasn’t until I started doing hospice nursing and social work that I truly understood the meaning… Continue reading Job vs Vocation
Kathy Freston
Friday Fixin’s: Cauliflower Mash
Friday Fixin’s: Cauliflower Mash Slowly but surely, I am making my way back into my kitchen. Sorry ’bout the dearth over the past couple of months! Been just a wee bit busy. But I’m BACK! The Silver Lining is that I have actually been using Friday Fixin’s as my cookbook. Ha! Today’s recipe is from my dear… Continue reading Friday Fixin’s: Cauliflower Mash
Refocus
Refocus My dear friend, Kathy Freston (the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean) recently wrote on her daily blog by the same name The Daily Lean (my favorite morning read, by the way!) about refocusing. Ahhhhh, do I ever need this daily reminder. Not sure about you, but if so, this is a must-read. Hope that you… Continue reading Refocus
Bookworm: The China Study
The China Study Shortly after I was diagnosed with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers), several people sent me a copy of The China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell. It’s an amazing, eye opening book. Really, really good. My dear friend and health and wellness activist, Kathy Freston interviewed Dr. Campbell for her bestselling book Veganist (another… Continue reading Bookworm: The China Study
Friday's Fixin's: Smoky Walnuts
First of all, please allow me to apologize for this recipe. The reason for the apology is simple: after making this, you will want to (and possibly WILL) consume the entire batch. In one sitting. I’m not kidding. These are the best nuts I’ve EVER had. EVER. To rationalize a wee bit, there are lots… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Smoky Walnuts
Friday's Fixin's: Bean Salad
I’m craving beans. Perhaps I’m needing some protein? Perhaps its because my plumbing is a little, ahem, sloooooooow after all of our travels? Whatever the reason, I’m ALL ABOUT beans! The other day, I picked up Kathy Freston’s new book Lean: A Revolutionary and simple 30-day plan for healthy, lasting weight loss. Boy, oh boy, am… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Bean Salad