I am truly honored to say that one of my dearest friends is Alexandra Knight. In addition to being impossibly chic and fun and funny and smart, she is truly one of the kindest and most generous people I know. I mean, really. Just look at her. Doesn’t she just make you smile? Alexandra has… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Alexandra Knight
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A Magic Wand – Norman Vincent Peale
Karen's Silver Linings
I was feeling fine at the turn of the new year 2009. Had my yearly digital mammogram in Dec. 2008 along with an ultrasound and I did not have any lumps anywhere in my breasts. Having a strong family history of breast cancer, I always had my guard up to keep on top of this… Continue reading Karen's Silver Linings
Anne P's Silver Linings
Earlier this week, you posted a wonderful story from a “sister” that turned her breast cancer into a mission of making bags for chemo patients, filled with chap stick, lotion, etc. That story struck a cord with me. I am dealing with a recurrent breast cancer just 21 months after finishing chemo. I am doing… Continue reading Anne P's Silver Linings
The HOTY Returns
Today is Hollye’s birthday. What a difference a year makes. Last year we were preparing for chemo cocktails, this year the splendid wines of Napa. Last birthday recovering from surgery and having a great dinner with friends and family, with the dread of knowing what was just around a the corner, this year a spectacular… Continue reading The HOTY Returns
Sunday Snapshots: Flowers Plus
Since my diagnosis last year, my extra appendage (in addition to our dog, Buzz) has been a camera. When I was at the bottomless pit of chemo despair, one of my great joys was walking (often slowly) around our yard taking photographs. A big Silver Lining was that I was able to walk around our… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Flowers Plus
Green Grass
Image courtesy of Alicia Blas Macdonald The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be. – Robert Fulghum
Friday's Fixin's: Artichoke Spread
Last night, I went to a dinner party and managed to pretty much gorge myself on appetizers. Specifically, Artichoke Spread from my adorable and talented friend, Chef Maili. Yumma. Yumma. Yumma. When I found out how healthy it is, well, then, I was enticed to have one more. And another. It was one of those kind… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Artichoke Spread
Allison's Silver Linings
I wrote this poem several months ago before finding The Silver Pen. This poem will tell you everything you need to know about my breast cancer silver lining. Before and After Before the cancer, life never stopped. It whirled by in speeds so fast, I could not keep up. Pressure to keep up exacted itself… Continue reading Allison's Silver Linings
Anne's Silver Linings
When I was 30 years old and 8 months pregnant with my third son, I was given the worst news of my life. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This came as a complete shock given that there was no history of cancer in my fam whatsoever. The diagnosis was bad enough by itself, but… Continue reading Anne's Silver Linings