Being Your Own Patient Advocate Today I had the great pleasure of giving a speech at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. It was a quick 36-hour trip from Santa Barbara to Louisville and home again. The Silver Lining is that I was only away from home for one night. It was quite a schlep to… Continue reading Being Your Own Patient Advocate
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Silver Lining Origins
This weekend, as I was a big ball of stress, I found myself looking for Silver Linings every other moment. Some days, I have to go back to the basics and tell myself that a great and amazing Silver Lining is any day without chemo. The truth is that just looking for Silver Linings makes me happy. I love… Continue reading Silver Lining Origins
F.R.E.E. is a Four-Letter Word
You all know how helpful dropping f-bombs has been during my experience with FBC, right? Well, recently I came across another (much more fabulous!) “F” word to associate with FBC: F.R.E.E. Last week I received an email out of the blue from Bethany Kandel. In addition to her kind words about The Silver Pen, she… Continue reading F.R.E.E. is a Four-Letter Word
Bookworm: My Last Supper
This Christmas, one of my dear friends gave me an absolutely wonderful and delightful book, My Last Supper. In the book, (the photographer and creator) Melanie Dunea asks famous chefs what their last meals would be. No, it’s not macabre (for the record, I love using that word!). Rather, it’s quite inspiring and amazingly beautiful.… Continue reading Bookworm: My Last Supper
October is National (F-bomb) Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Are you wondering why gobs of buildings are illuminated pink…and why there is a proliferation of pink ribbons every (f-bomb) where? Well, it is because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Prior to my personal experience with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers), I knew about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month only from the illuminated… Continue reading October is National (F-bomb) Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Time for Pajama Day!
From Friday afternoon until Saturday morning, I am having my very own Pajama Day! I’ve been writing about Pajama Days for some time now. When I first wrote about it, I promised that I would have one a month. Well, Friday is my day…and I am f-bomb excited about it! My motivation for doing/having/celebrating pajama day is… Continue reading Time for Pajama Day!
Friday's Fixin's: Quinoa Arugula Salad
Below is one of my favorite recipes: Quinoa Arugula Salad. I posted it about a year ago and it has been the most requested recipe. Weekly, people email asking, “What is that quinoa-is it quinoa?-salad that is so good?” So, I thought I’d post it again for you. I made a big batch that I… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Quinoa Arugula Salad
Gracie's Silver Linings
10 months since I finished my chemo and radiation and now learning to deal with all the complications of that and tamoxifen yet so thankful to be alive and able to celebrate mothers day tomorro with my kids! To all my sisters struggling thru this fbc – you are all in my thoughts and… Continue reading Gracie's Silver Linings
Sunday Sweetness #5: Flowers
My grandfather had the most exquisite flower gardens. One of my most vivid (and Silver Lined) childhood memories is of him coming in from working in his garden carrying the most beautiful bundles of not only beautiful but also fragrant flowers. On her blog, Kiss the Groom, my dear friend Elizabeth Messina takes photos of flowers that… Continue reading Sunday Sweetness #5: Flowers
Saturday Sweeps: House Crush
The HOTY (a/k/a Husband Of The Year) and I are getting ready to do a little renovation to our living room. After three years, we are realizing that our original plan for the room isn’t working out as we initially intended. All good, though. A little change is good for the soul (heaven knows I… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: House Crush