Silver Lining
Cuban Colors
Ready for one more post about Cuba? I was clearly incredibly enamored by this country and the experience. It seems as if photography is the lens (pun intended) through which my soul has been deeply touched.
The Cuban People
In addition to our trip to Cuba being extraordinary in and of itself, this was an especially powerful excursion for the HOTY (a.k.a. The Husband of the Year) because his grandfather vacationed in Cuba in the 40s and 50s (much in the same way that people travel to Vegas and South Beach today). Havana is… Continue reading The Cuban People
Friday's Fixin's: MaryAnne's Tuna Salad
I am a big fan of tuna salad. I could eat it all day as a matter of fact. As I continually endeavor toward cleaner eating post-FBC (F-bomb breast cancer), I am avoiding the mayo-laden tuna salads and eating only sustainable tuna. Speaking of which, I am crazy about the Wild Planet brand because it… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: MaryAnne's Tuna Salad
Happy 11.11.11!
Synchronicity is an ever present reality for those who have eyes to see. ~Carl Jung
Wounds – Rachel Naomi Remen
Giddy about Green
Green is one of my favorite colors (next to pink, of course!). So, I thought I’d share some inspirational green images and a few Silver Lined tidbits about the color itself. Grass green is the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is favored by well balanced people. Green symbolizes the master healer… Continue reading Giddy about Green
Helping Teens When a Parent has Cancer
Several readers have inquired about how to help teenagers when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for the inquiries. This is a great question. As if adolescence isn’t already hard enough, right?!? Adolescence is a time of exploration, experimentation and introspection. Teens strive to be independent while still wanting to taken care of by… Continue reading Helping Teens When a Parent has Cancer
Be Content – Lao Tzu
The Silver Pen Adventures: On our Way to Cuba
This morning, the HOTY (a.k.a Husband of the Year…for the new readers) and I are going to Cuba. Yes, you read that correctly: Cuba. I’m so f-bomb excited! We are going with a group from Indagare, a magnificent travel company. The HOTY and I are usually not group travelers. One time, we tried a group… Continue reading The Silver Pen Adventures: On our Way to Cuba