In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer I’m deeply thankful to you all who are rekindling my inner spirit. My appreciation and… Continue reading Rekindling – Albert Schweitzer
Silver Lining
Happy 4th of July!
All the best wishes for a safe, fun, happy and Silver Lined 4th of July! America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact – the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality. ~Adlai Stevenson Below is… Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
Time to Go Home
After a wonderful time in Aspen, it is time to go H-O-M-E to Santa Barbara. Ahhh, after 6+ weeks, saying that out loud is music to my ears! It has been an incredible trip to Aspen, meeting new friends and getting reacquainted with familiar ones (notice: I did NOT say “old” friends!). Thanks to the… Continue reading Time to Go Home
SL Book: Anticancer: A New Way of Life
A friend gave this book to me shortly after my FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis. I devoured it (pun intended!) immediately. In 1995, after undergoing chemotherapy and surgery for brain cancer, Servan-Schreiber, a clinical professor of psychiatry and neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, asked his oncologist if any lifestyle changes… Continue reading SL Book: Anticancer: A New Way of Life
Friday's Fixin's: Pappardelle's Pasta
At the farmer’s market in Aspen, I came across the most incredible and delicious pasta company called Pappardelle’s. I was immediately drawn to their gluten free varietals. I know. I know. Gluten free past and products can be gross and taste like wallpaper paste (though truth be told, I’ve never actually eaten wallpaper paste,… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Pappardelle's Pasta
Fighting is Not How The Silver Pen Rolls
Now that I’m a week out from my last radiation treatment and my brain has adjusted to the altitude of Aspen (sort of), it’s time to go out on a limb and broach the topic that has been on my mind since the time of diagnosis, but that I haven’t brought up because it’s…well, it’s anti-establishment – in a BIG way.
What Lies Within Us – Emerson
In my quest for simplicity, Ralph Waldo Emerson keeps entering my radar, which is always a Silver Lining to my day. I love this quote from him and hope that you do as well.
Aspen Slip and Slide
Today, I thought I would make my one and only descent down Aspen Mountain – by foot. Why by foot, you ask? Why not by skis (like every other adventure-loving, athletic person), you ask? Well, for me, skiing is akin to suicidal ideation. I’m NOT a skier. No way. No how. In fact,… Continue reading Aspen Slip and Slide
Prevention is Protection
A dear friend of mine had a melanoma (skin cancer) removed from her forehead this week. FC (F-bomb Cancer). Her scare is a wake up call to me about the need to take every precaution against the sun’s dangerous rays.
Flyin' Five
Thank you all for your inquiries about not receiving a post yesterday. After 269 consecutive days, I decided to take a day off. If I haven’t said it enough, thank you again and again for reading the Brookside Buzz!