Giving Thanks On the new blog, I have decided to try my hand at monthly themes. I’ve always loved a good theme. Food themes. Party themes. Now: Blog Themes. As this is November and it is the month of THANKS-GIVING, I find myself reflecting on all of the things in my life for which I… Continue reading Giving Thanks for the Unexpected
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Welcome to The Silver Pen
Welcome to The Silver Pen! Hellooooo everyone! Well, here it is: a new version of The Silver Pen! I’m so doggone excited! This has been about six months in the making. A book and new website all in one year. What on earth was I thinking?!? Why did I do the new site, you ask? Trust me,… Continue reading Welcome to The Silver Pen
Jewels by JAR at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jewels by JAR at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Hope you’ll bear with me as I do a 2nd fashion post this week. But I just had to tell you that on November 20th, The Metropolitan Museum will open its first ever exhibition devoted to a contemporary, living jewelry designer. Known for being notoriously privately,… Continue reading Jewels by JAR at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Three Essentials to Leadership
Three Essentials to Leadership On this day marking the 150th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, I am thinking about the concept of Leadership. After all, Lincoln had these essentials in spades. As I type this, Suddenly Seven is sitting on the floor of my office playing with her mini-figures, making up the most delicious… Continue reading Three Essentials to Leadership
150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
Today marks the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. Wowsy. On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic speech at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pa. Considered one of the 16th president’s greatest speeches, at a mere two minutes, communities across America are holding commemoration ceremonies to mark the… Continue reading 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
Cancer Support Community Frankly Speaking About Cancer Radio Show
Cancer Support Community Frankly Speaking About Cancer Radio Show Please join me on Tuesday, November 19th at 1:00 PST/4:00 EST on the Frankly Speaking About Cancer radio show as I speak with Kim Thiboldeaux, the dynamic, intelligent, and charming Cancer Support Community President & CEO. Here is the Link: http://www.voiceamerica.com/channel/248/voiceamerica-health-and-wellness Frankly Speaking about Cancer is the first Internet Talk Radio… Continue reading Cancer Support Community Frankly Speaking About Cancer Radio Show
All Change is a Miracle
All change is a miracle. The key is to see it. And appreciate it. Wishing you a day full of miracles and Silver Linings!
Sartorial Inspiration at Decades Inc.
Decades Inc. It’s been a while since I’ve done a fashion post, so I thought that I’d start the week with some sartorial inspiration from two of my favorite men in fashion, Cameron Silver (left) and Christos Garkinos (right). They are the co-owners of Decades, the Los Angeles vintage couture consignment boutique. Last week I… Continue reading Sartorial Inspiration at Decades Inc.
Friday’s Fixin’s: Oven Roasted Acorn Squash With Cranberry Sauce
Oven Roasted Acorn Squash With Cranberry Sauce Today’s recipe is pretty full of fall awesomeness. Oh my gosh, when we were making this recipe, I had a spoon permanently connected to my hand so that I could nosh the entire time. I’m kind of in love with Acorn Squash right now. It is seriously good… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Oven Roasted Acorn Squash With Cranberry Sauce
This Weekend
This weekend, wishing you a beautiful weekend, full of Silver Linings!