This weekend, the HOTY and I had a great time watching Americans Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal beat the Russians in Beach Volleyball at the Olympics. Jake Gibb is a two-time Olympian, by the way. We learned that his journey to these Olympic Games has been a difficult one. Why? Well because since the last Olympics,… Continue reading Olympic Inspiration: Jake Gibb
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Lovely Leontine Linens
When it comes to linens, I am not only a girly-girl but I am way old-fashioned. Case in point: Monograms. I love-love-love a monogram. Basically, if it doesn’t move in our home, it gets monogrammed (e.g., clothes, towels, napkins, hankies, sheets, children…). One of my favorite monogramming companies is Leontine Linens. In addition to complete… Continue reading Lovely Leontine Linens
Good Morning!
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into… Continue reading Good Morning!
The Expression of Gratitude
Ever since my bout with FBC, I have felt gratitude more than at any other point in my life. Certainly not FOR FBC, but because of all of the things that have come along with it. There’s something about being so incredibly vulnerable…and still…that helped me first identify and then acknowledge the gratitude that was… Continue reading The Expression of Gratitude
Friday's Fixin's: Pesto Pea Salad
There’s something about summer that is synonymous with pesto…is it the fresh basil? the bright color green? Whatever it is, I find myself loving pesto. I also love Barefoot Contessa. I swear, anything that Ina Garten does is pretty much heavenly. One of my favorite books is: Barefoot Contessa At Home. If you don’t have… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Pesto Pea Salad
Growing – Bernard M. Baruch
Silver Lined Discoveries: Bauble Bar
For new readers, first of all, WELCOME! I’m a big believer in friends sharing tips and hints, so The Silver Lined Discovery series is my way of telling you about things that I’m loving right now…everything from products to trinkets. Basically, whatever floats my boat. I don’t get paid or endorsed in any way from… Continue reading Silver Lined Discoveries: Bauble Bar
How to Read a Scientific Article
How many times a week do we see sensational headlines? For example, “Women who eat lots of fiber have less breast cancer,” or “Coffee habit may protect against breast cancer” or “Hormone-blocking drug reduces breast cancer risk.” Frequently, these types of articles are eye catching and emotionally charged (for me at least!), but how do… Continue reading How to Read a Scientific Article
R.I.P., Gore Vidal
Author, playwright, politician and acerbic commentator on public culture Gore Vidal died Tuesday at age 86 in Los Angeles. Whatta force he was. During his lifetime, he wrote 8 plays, 26 novels, 14 screenplays, and countless essays. His awards included the National Book Award in 1993 for United States: Essays 1952-1992 and the National Book… Continue reading R.I.P., Gore Vidal
Happy August!
