In the event that you haven’t by any chance read the book The Help or seen the movie by the same name, then I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce both Silver Lining experiences to you! I am hopeful that you will enjoy them as much as I have!
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Friday's Fixin's: Beautiful Beets
The farmer’s market is full of beets these days. I used to think that beets were gross. A couple of years ago, however, I fell in L-O-V-E with them. Full on love. Beets are a popular garden vegetable for two reasons – they are fairly easy to grow and just about the… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Beautiful Beets
San Francisco Blackbook
A friend recently asked if I was super excited to get out of San Francisco….to be DONE with my breast cancer treatments. Actually, I must separate the two. I’m ready to be DONE with treatment; however, I’ve fallen head over heels in love with San Francisco (a BIG Silver Lining)!
Friday's Fixin's: Juice
Juicing has never been my favorite thing. There. I said it. I’ve always perceived it to be tedious, messy and (especially for all of the work) not so tasty. Since my breast cancer diagnosis, however, I’m much more open to shedding preconceived notions!
Journey
Poetry…beautiful, soul-searching, enchanting, eye-popping, inspirational poetry keeps coming into my life (Silver Lining). I’ve never been a big poetry fan. Ok, honestly, I have always had a tendency to avoid it at all costs. Why? Well, because it has always intimidated me. Which, I know-I know, is not the fault of the poetry! Until now,… Continue reading Journey
Friday's Fixin's: Fabulous Fiber
I’ve always known that fiber is good for you. Great for cleaning out, etc. However, since my breast cancer diagnosis, the importance of fiber has taken on a whole new, Silver Lined importance.
Bambino Red Gate Adventure
This weekend, the HOTY (a/k/a Husband of the Year) and our daughter Finally Five came for a visit. I was out of my mind excited to see them! Joy of joys. The thing that Finally Five was most excited about was not the salt water taffy in Sausilito (though that did get some… Continue reading Bambino Red Gate Adventure
Radiation Rehearsal
Today is the day of my “dry run” of radiation for breast cancer. My nerves are on high alert; however, the Silver Linings continue to appear.
Fashion SL's: Jules Allen Cashmere
Jules Allen is one of those people who, if she weren’t so darn nice, a girl could really be snarky about her because she is gorgeous, talented, fun, loyal, energetic, and oh so sweet (and itty-bitty!). She designs my favorite cashmere line, Jules Allen Cashmere. I wear her cashmere all the time because it is… Continue reading Fashion SL's: Jules Allen Cashmere
The Road to Radiation
Now that my chemo is DONE and my port-a-cath is OUT, it’s time to begin the Road to Radiation. Silver Lining: this is the LAST part of my treatment regimen. Yippeeee-do!