Since I’m focused on writing about kids right now (working on a couple of other posts right now), I thought I’d repost a (reader favorite) entry that I did on a super book called Nowhere Hair. In a whimsical yet normalizing way, this book addresses key (absolutely fundamental!) points when talking with children about cancer,… Continue reading Bambino Bibliotherapy: Nowhere Hair
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New Year Intentions
According to USA.gov, the top resolutions year after year are: Drink Less Alcohol Eat Healthy Food Get a Better Education Get a Better Job Get Fit Lose Weight Manage Debt Manage Stress Quit Smoking Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Save Money Take a Trip Volunteer to Help Others Even though I am a girl who finds… Continue reading New Year Intentions
Friday's Fixin's: Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegan Style!)
After this holiday season of eating and drinking and indulging (including another batch of Maggie’s Pineapple Casserole), it’s time to jump back on the vegan wagon and pull out the fire hose of green juice (which equates to a ginormous glass – sometimes two – every day). Recently, I came across an amazing food blog… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegan Style!)
A Child's Goodbye
Yesterday, I had to have a sad conversation with a friend whose beloved father is dying of cancer. She called me to ask how best to deliver the news to her kids (age 9 and 11) and whether or not they should see him for the last time. First, can I just say: FC. FC.… Continue reading A Child's Goodbye
SL Book: Food Rules
My new favorite book is Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan, illustrated by Maria Kalman. When I say favorite, I mean FAVORITE. I look at this book every single day. I love everything about it. Not only is this my favorite book, but it is a book that I believe everyone MUST read.… Continue reading SL Book: Food Rules
Homeland
Tonight, the HOTY and I are taking a night to cuddle up in front of a beautiful fire and begin watching the new series Homeland. I hear that it’s a lot like the series 24. If this is indeed the case, then I know that I’m in big trouble. I know this because every morning on… Continue reading Homeland
Saturday Snapshots: A Holiday Weekend
What a glorious, Silver Lined weekend it is! Hanukkah and Christmas cheer abound in Santa Barbara. Wishing you and yours a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Joyous (& Healthy!) New Year! We went to a beautiful holiday party where Finally Five insisted on singing Christmas Carols (solo!). Everything about her performance, from hitting the notes… Continue reading Saturday Snapshots: A Holiday Weekend
As Long as We Know – Eric Sevareid
Friday's Fixin's: Vegan Chili
With all of the carbs and sugar (kind of one-in-the-same) readily available and accessible and irresistible this time of the year, I find myself sugared out. Though I must admit to loving it, the love is NOT reciprocated. All I get in return are obscenely ridiculous hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, inflammation, and let’s add… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Vegan Chili
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