Saturday Sweeps: Parenting and Health

My dear friend, Elizabeth Messina (the amazing photographer whose images you see on the The Silver Pen) wrote the most beautiful, sorrowful, inspiring and deeply moving blog post this week about the terrifying health scare that her family has had to face in the last month. This post is exquisite equally in photography and in… Continue reading Saturday Sweeps: Parenting and Health

Downton Kool-Aid

It’s official, I have partaken in the Downton Abbey Kool-Aid and I am HOOKED. The British period drama, centering on the aristocratic Crawley family, explores the relationship between the patricians who live upstairs and their servants downstairs. What hooked me were the fantastic web of stories about love and class wrapped in superb, nuanced dialog, exquisite… Continue reading Downton Kool-Aid

Cuban Cars

The HOTY (a.k.a. Husband of the Year for new readers) and I have just returned from a magnificent trip to Cuba. Yes, Cuba. I still can’t believe that this time yesterday we were in Havana. Worlds, no galaxies apart.  Traveling to Cuba is like traveling in a time machine back to the year 1959. From… Continue reading Cuban Cars

Friday's Fixin's: Running Preparation & Recovery Treats

As I prepare for my 1/2 Marathon this Sunday, I am thinking about what I’m going to eat before and after the run. I am a big fan of Brendan Brazier who is a professional triathlete (can you imagine?!?) and a two-time Canadian 50 km Ultra Marathon Champion (that is OVER 100 miles, in case you were wondering!). In addition to his studley athleticism, he is also a vegan. Super cool Silver Lining.

Think Pink not Gumby

Last night I attended a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) of Santa Barbara.  The theme was “Think Pink.” Just for the record:  my favorite color was pink BEFORE FBC.  I’m just sayin’…     I was asked to say a few words at the event.  Even writing that makes my hands clammy.… Continue reading Think Pink not Gumby