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If Not Now When? Carpe Diem After Cancer

If Not Now When? In the past week, we have had several friends who have been afflicted with the most random and debilitating things, everything from falling off a step and breaking an ankle to a nasty cancer diagnosis. The HOTY  (Husband Of The Year) and I have been discussing some big dreams lately – involving… Continue reading If Not Now When? Carpe Diem After Cancer

Replace Vinegar for These Household Cleaning Products

Replace Vinegar for These Household Cleaning Products I’m always looking for ways to eliminate chemicals from our home. Sometimes it’s challenging and other times it is rather quite easy.  Recently, I came across a great post by Amy Bizzarri on SocialMoms.com (a great site full if super information, by the way!) identifying seven (!!) household cleaning products… Continue reading Replace Vinegar for These Household Cleaning Products

Silver Lining Discovery: Sunday Riley Skincare

Sunday Riley Skincare Recently, people have been commenting on my skin. The Silver Lining is that people (including the HOTY) have been saying very kind things (albeit a quite surprised tone) like: “What are you dooooooing?” or “I’ve never seen your skin look like this!”  This surprise may be related to the fact that after finishing treatment,… Continue reading Silver Lining Discovery: Sunday Riley Skincare

Margaret Atwood’s Ten Rules for Writing

Margaret Atwood’s Ten Rules for Writing Margaret Atwood is one of my favorite writers. I happen to think that she is witty, smart and completely engaging. Recently I came across her ten rules for writing and loved them…and of course had to share them as I prepare for a big writing project. Take a pencil… Continue reading Margaret Atwood’s Ten Rules for Writing

Get Kids Moving

Get Kids Moving Despite the fact that the HOTY and I love to exercise, our daughter – the thespian! – isn’t so into it.  Here is how our typical conversations go: Us: Let’s go for a family hike! Suddenly Seven: No thanks. I don’t feel like it. Us: Why not?  C’mon. It’ll be fun! Suddenly… Continue reading Get Kids Moving

How to Break the News of a Cancer Diagnosis

How to Break the News of a Cancer Diagnosis Well, yet another friend has been diagnosed with f-bomb cancer. I swear, it is everywhere. In addition to contending with the emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual issues that are inherent in a cancer diagnosis, there is also the issue of breaking the news to family and friends. “Breaking”… Continue reading How to Break the News of a Cancer Diagnosis

Friday’s Fixin’s: Meatless Meatloaf

Meatless Meatloaf Ohhhhh, am I ever excited to share this week’s recipe! Maili had a stroke of genius with this one.  I have always loved meatloaf, but haven’t had it in years because I don’t eat meat. Knowing this, Maili came up with the most scrumptious meat and gluten-free meat loaf. It is so doggone… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Meatless Meatloaf

Study Places Doubt on the Value of Mammograms

Study Places Doubt on the Value of Mammograms You may have heard about the study (published in the British Medical Journal on Tuesday)   and reported on the front page of the New York Times citing that “annual mammography in women aged 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast cancer beyond that of physical examination or… Continue reading Study Places Doubt on the Value of Mammograms