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John Cleese's 5 Factors to Make Your Life More Creative
Recently I came across a fantastic (and perfectly timed, of course) article on the website Brain Pickings. Feeling in a bit of a creative slump, this article landed in my in box at a Silver Lined moment. Do you know John Cleese? You probably do, right? If not, I’m excited to introduce him to you.… Continue reading John Cleese's 5 Factors to Make Your Life More Creative
Happy National Librarian Day
Did you know that today is National Librarian Day? What a Silver Lining it is that there is a whole day dedicated to librarians. My most vivid memory of elementary school (aside from dodgeball – where we used REAL balls, not those nerf things that are used today!) is spending time in the library, with the… Continue reading Happy National Librarian Day
Speech Is… – Emerson
Nerve Bugs
Recently our daughter (also known as Sweetly Six) had an issue that she wanted to discuss with one of her teachers. In preparation for her conversation, she told me that she had “Nerve Bugs.” “What are Nerve Bugs?” I asked. “They are when you have butterflies flying around in your tummy,” she said. Wowsy. Bowsy.… Continue reading Nerve Bugs
Sunday Sweetness #2: S.U.N.D.A.Y.
I’ve always loved Sundays, especially Sunday mornings. My favorite place in the world to be is at home with my family on Sundays. And there’s nothing better than a decadent Sunday brunch, if you ask me. I’m just saying’… My dear friend, Elizabeth Messina describes Sunday’s so beautifully on her blog, Kiss the Groom. S.U.N.D.A.Y.… Continue reading Sunday Sweetness #2: S.U.N.D.A.Y.
Being With – Rumi
Megan Simon is the "Body Whisperer"
A major Silver Lining of the day was receiving an email from my friend, Megan Simon, announcing her profile in tomorrow’s Sunday New York Times magazine, T. I love the description of her as “The Body Whisperer”…couldn’t be more perfect! I’ve been getting facials at A Beautiful You (the salon she co-owns with her equally fabulous… Continue reading Megan Simon is the "Body Whisperer"
You Are Right – Henry Ford
Friday's Fixin's: Knife Know How
Last week, I was emailing with my friend Maureen Abood author of the ever-charming Rose Water & Orange Blossoms blog. Maureen is one of those super inspiring people who followed her dreams in life by becoming a chef. I fondly remember a dinner that we had in Chicago a few years ago during which she was… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Knife Know How