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Packing Checklist Before the Voyage
Thanks to my ever-present chemo brain, I have to make loads of lists to ensure that I remember to pack and do things before a trip, especially a big one! So, I came up with a checklist to (hopefully!) ensure that I get everything done and pack essentials (Silver Lining). Hope this is helpful for… Continue reading Packing Checklist Before the Voyage
Live with Intention – Mary Anne Radmacher
Giving: A.B.C.
While I was in Chicago recently, I had the great good fortune of meeting Liam Krehbiel, founder of the new nonprofit, A Better Chicago. A Better Chicago uses a venture capital approach to help low-income youth, adults and families to get the education and skills they need to stand on their own two feet. I… Continue reading Giving: A.B.C.
Stand – Mary Anne Radmacher
Fitness: Shanon Smith
When I attended the super-fun girls hiking trip in Mexico earlier this year, I had the great good fortune to be introduced to Shanon Smith, the San Francisco go-to personal trainer who created a customized workout for our group. Shanon has been interested in fitness her whole life. Growing up in Colorado, she was very active…always hiking,… Continue reading Fitness: Shanon Smith
Hopeful Olympics! – Annie Leibovitz
You know how much I love Vogue, right? Well, how excited am I about the June feature on America’s top athletes who are preparing for the London Olympics? A Silver Lined start to the day (and will hopefully be a motivation for my upcoming hike!). Hope Solo, Soccer Ryan Lochte, Swimming Serena Williams, Tennis Ashton Eaton, Track… Continue reading Hopeful Olympics! – Annie Leibovitz
The Wound – Rumi
Open Wounds
This weekend, I was invited to speak at an event. I was asked to “tell my story.” I had my usual pre-speaking Nerve Bugs, for which I did my tricks and tips to contain them. However, I found that the copious amounts of practice, deep breathing, and water consumption didn’t work as well as they usually do.… Continue reading Open Wounds
Silver Lined Office
I’m a big fan of office space. Beginning when I was a little girl and sat at my dad’s secretary’s desk on Sunday mornings, I have been enamored with all things office-related. There’s something very inspiring about offices and work space…perhaps it is because they are the birthplace of productivity, creativity and ingenuity. Plus, I may… Continue reading Silver Lined Office