Vanity Fair International Best Dressed

After a week of cell biology and epidemiology, I’m ready for a little fashion fun!  That fun came in the form of Vanity Fair’s annual International Best Dressed List. There’s nothing like a little eye candy diversion (Silver Lining). Here are my faves from the list: H.R.H. The Duchess of Cambridge Lizzie Tish Erika Bearman… Continue reading Vanity Fair International Best Dressed

The Project LEAD Institute & The National Breast Cancer Coalition

Last week, I had the most phenomenal learning experience at the Project LEAD® Institute. LEAD stands for Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development. The Institute is a is a five-day science course hosted by the NBCC (National Breast Cancer Coalition) covering the basics of cancer biology, genetics, epidemiology, research design and advocacy. The course was intense, informative, intriguing, and most of… Continue reading The Project LEAD Institute & The National Breast Cancer Coalition

Friday's Fixin's: Angel-Hair Squash Noodles in Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara

In the summer, I love nothing more than raw food. There are lots of Silver Linings to eating raw food. Zen Habits (one of my favorite blogs!) contributor Jonathan Mead gives 10 fabulous reasons why they are so wonderful: Live foods. It’s common sense right? A cooked seed won’t grow, but a raw seed will. Heating food over 118… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Angel-Hair Squash Noodles in Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara