Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day Earth Day wouldn’t be the same without Lady Bird Johnson. You remember her right? She was First Lady to President Lydon B. Johnson. She was also an avid flower lover (something we have in common)! What I learned about her is that she was an incredibily passionate environmentalist who… Continue reading Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day
Santa Barbara
USS Ronald Reagan in Santa Barbara
Over the weekend, the aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan was docked in Santa Barbara. The HOTY & I had the great and amazing good fortune to tour it. Uh huh. I am still pinching myself. I have to tell you that it was one of the coolest most amazing and jaw dropping experiences of… Continue reading USS Ronald Reagan in Santa Barbara
So, You're Coming to Santa Barbara
So, you’re coming to Santa Barbara? Well, my oh my, let me be the first person to say WELCOME and get ready to have some FUN! We natives (I’m not really a native, but like to say that I am!) are always asked, “What are the Must-Do’s in Santa Barbara?” I have my favorite list… Continue reading So, You're Coming to Santa Barbara
Sunday Snapshots: Santa Barbara
This week, I had the opportunity to take a beautiful hike with a dear friend. I was happily overwhelmed by the beauty of this particular hike. It was as if the mountain was truly alive.
Brookside Benison
May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. – Apache Blessing After my… Continue reading Brookside Benison
Huffington Post and Rainy Day Musings
The fourth Brookside Buzz article is posted on The Huffington Post! Here is the link (please feel free to pass along to friends, family or anyone who might be interested!): Breast Cancer and Surgery: What a Pain! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hollye-harrington-jacobs/breast-cancer-and-surgery_b_823821.html Today has been a deliciously cozy, rainy day in Santa Barbara. These don’t come along very often… Continue reading Huffington Post and Rainy Day Musings
Huffington Post followed by a Silver-Lined Evening
Fun news: the Huffington Post has published the second Brookside Buzz post (they are starting from the beginning of the story, so this post is right after the diagnosis when The Husband and I made our plan for surgery). You can find it here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/health/ They have encouraged me to encourage YOU to forward the… Continue reading Huffington Post followed by a Silver-Lined Evening
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
Brookside Beauty
A friend recently sent me the following poem that I simply must share with you. It touched me deeply. I hope that you enjoy it and it brings a Silver Lining to your day! Who Walks with Beauty David Morton – Who walks with beauty has no need of fear; The sun and moon and… Continue reading Brookside Beauty
Buzzing on the Trails
Despite feeling unusually putrid and looking even worse, Buzz and I hit the trail today with a girlfriend with high hopes that, at the very least, my nausea-filled spirits would be lifted. Success! There is something purely magical about being on a mountain. It’s the one place guaranteed to make me feel alive, awake and… Continue reading Buzzing on the Trails