Oh Christmas Tree We have been singing this around our house a lot the past few days, so I couldn’t help but share with you. Happy Merry Christmas!
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Friday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing What’s Christmas time without Gingerbread cookies? I can’t imagine! Today’s recipe comes straight from dear Maili Brocke, my dear friend and chef extraordinaire. By all accounts, her gingerbread cookies are legendary. Suddenly Seven and I will be trying these this weekend. Without further ado, here is Maili! ———————— Gingerbread Cookies… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies
December Joy: Springing from Within
December Joy As my birthday revelation reminded me, joy definitely springs from within. Joyfulness is indeed a choice. Sometimes it is a more difficult choice than other times, but the Silver Lining is that we do have the option. Wishing you a joy-full weekend!
Birthday Silver Linings
Birthday Silver Linings Today is my birthday. Wow. That was hard to say. You see, I’ve never been a big fan of my birthday….which is an understatement of the year, quite frankly. Truthfully, there have been some years when my birthday has been downright awful, full of free-flowing tears. Why? you ask. Well, I could pinpoint… Continue reading Birthday Silver Linings
Silver Lining Discovery: Elf On a Shelf
Elf On a Shelf The Elf on the Shelf® is a special, Silver Lined scout elf sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice lists. When a family adopts an elf and gives it a name, the elf receives its Christmas magic and flies to the North Pole each night to… Continue reading Silver Lining Discovery: Elf On a Shelf
The Silver Lining: Judging a Book By Its Cover
The Silver Lining: Judging a Book By Its Cover In Sunday’s New York Times Book Review section, there was a great story about books and their covers, specifically the value of a good cover. The article referenced George Salter who once said that a good jacket “must be in perfect accord with the literary quality… Continue reading The Silver Lining: Judging a Book By Its Cover
December Joy: Where Does Joy Reside?
Where Does Joy Reside? Love this quote about finding joy. Today, I took time to really contemplate this question myself and boy oh boy did the exercise ever feel good! My joy can always be found on a hiking trail or a beach. Breathing in the fresh air and aliveness (not sure if that is… Continue reading December Joy: Where Does Joy Reside?
Top 10 Things to Know About Palliative Care
Top 10 Things to Know About Palliative Care Most of you know how important Palliative Care was during my treatment period. Heaven knows that I had every side effect possible and it was Palliative Care – the branch of medicine that SPECIALIZES in pain and symptom management! – that really carried me (literally) over the… Continue reading Top 10 Things to Know About Palliative Care
December Joy: Very Little Is Needed to Make a Happy Life
In this season of literal consumption – from shopping to eating and drinking – this beautiful quote is a great reminder that “very little is needed to make a happy life.” This is the Silver Lining reminder of my day and I hope that it can be for you as well!
Finding Joy During the Holidays
Finding Joy During the Holidays Choosing to find Silver Linings is, I believe, akin to choosing to find Joy. Sometimes – especially during the holiday season – joy just presents itself and one can’t help but be delighted by it. Other times – under the stress of shopping, parties and fatigue – finding joy becomes more challenging… Continue reading Finding Joy During the Holidays