Silver Lining

SL Book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs

Books are one of my passions. I love everything about them: the way they look, smell, and feel. Oh and I also relish a fantastic story. I especially adore and now especially appreciate photography books…which undoubtedly has contributed to my budding interest in snapping my own shots (and sharing them here, of course). My favorite… Continue reading SL Book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs

Teachable Moment

This morning, I woke up to: “Momma! Momma! There is a baby bird shivering outside on the patio!” Oh great. What a (non)perfect way to start the day. I stumbled out of bed to find a baby hummingbird humming its final tune. My heart sank. Where oh where is the Silver Lining here? Ahhh, ’tis an opportunity for a very special teachable moment.

Moving Mountains

Simple can be harder than complex, but it’s worth the endeavor!

Personal Philosophy

Many things have transpired since my FBC diagnosis last fall. One of which is a newfound love of peaches. Another is a love of poetry. Both are equally shocking to me. Prior to FBC, I didn’t like either (peaches even less than poetry). Now, I love BOTH. What wonderful Silver Linings! Another change that has… Continue reading Personal Philosophy

Finding Your Calling and Discovering Your Vocation

Since my FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis, when circumstances have been especially difficult for me, I have tried to put things into perspective by reflecting on my work in pediatric hospice. People often ask, “How could you work with dying children?” I don’t honestly know. It’s certainly not as if I woke up one day and… Continue reading Finding Your Calling and Discovering Your Vocation

Saturday Snapshots: Eataly in New York

I’m having a majorly Silver Lined week. I’m in New York, catching up with friends, fashion and eating amazing food. Speaking of amazing things in New York, a friend asked me to meet her at Eatly downtown at 24th/25th and Broadway. She described it to me as a “crazy Italian grocery store with… Continue reading Saturday Snapshots: Eataly in New York

Friday's Fixin's: Chewy Toasted Pecan Bar

Recently a friend forwarded this recipe to me knowing how much I do love a good gluten-free, vegan snack. Yes, I promise: delicious, gluten-free AND vegan CAN indeed be used in the same sentence. Trust me, after you eat these bars, you’ll understand why!