Musical Monday: The Silver Pen Cardio Playlist Working out is incredibly important to me. Vanity is actually at the bottom of my motivation list. At the tippy top of that list is sanity. Literally. Exercise makes me think more clearly and improves my stamina to handle whatever comes my way. Exercise also reduces my stress, lifts my… Continue reading Musical Monday: The Silver Pen Cardio Playlist
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Friday’s Fixin’s: Mexican Cabbage Salad
Mexican Cabbage Salad Today’s recipe is a delish, easy, healthy and amazing side salad. Thanks to yet another fantabulous Maili brainstorm, I have made it several times. It’s the perfect dish to take to a potluck (I looooove potluck’s by the way!) or to make for a casual dinner party. Oh and it is DELICIOUS the… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Mexican Cabbage Salad
Kate Winslet in Vogue
Kate Winslet in Vogue I’m super excited for the November issue of Vogue magazine, especially with a profile on Kate Winselt. From the moment I saw her in Titanic, I was crazy about her! In fact, I’m still kvelling (& crying!) over that movie! She has two new movies coming out as well as some Silver… Continue reading Kate Winslet in Vogue
Fire Prevention Month
Fire Prevention Month Last week, I received an email from my trusty Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (yes, I get regular emails from them and what’s more: I look forward to them!) informing me that in addition to October being breast cancer awareness month (HA! As if anyone could miss the pink ribbons!),… Continue reading Fire Prevention Month
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness How great is this quote by Aesop? I love it. Truly love it. I believe that kindness defines our capacity to show up and truly be present in life. It is a source of pure and true joy in the world. Did you know that Buddhists teach loving kindness as a fundamental… Continue reading Acts of Kindness
3rd Cancerversary
3rd Cancerversary Three years ago today, I was diagnosed with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer). Wow. I still can’t believe that I just wrote that. I mean, really. But I am reminded – every time I take a shower or change my clothes or wonder what why I have an ache or pain – that yes,… Continue reading 3rd Cancerversary
Music of My Heart on Musical Monday
Music of My Heart Happy Monday! Today, I find myself feeling so grateful to and for all of the amazing people in my life who cared for me and my family while I was sick. I also hope that I can be that supportive presence in the lives of several friends who are contending with… Continue reading Music of My Heart on Musical Monday
Pajama Day!
Pajama Day! In the last two weeks, there have been days when I don’t know if I’m coming or going, if I’m pitching or catching (I love using that phrase, though I don’t exactly know what it means!). Many-Most of my friends seem to be plagued by the same issue. Everyone is always so, doggone… Continue reading Pajama Day!
Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Polenta With Mushroom Ragù
Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Polenta With Mushroom Ragù Today’s Vegan Polenta With Mushroom Ragù is a super yummy, hearty and healthy fall dish. Oh my gosh, when Chef Maili Brocke played around in the kitchen and came up with this Silver Lined recipe, I literally did a face plant in it. Oh my goodness. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it is… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Polenta With Mushroom Ragù
Cloud Gate in Millennium Park Chicago
Cloud Gate in Millennium Park Chicago Chicago is definitely “My kind of town…” We moved from Chicago to Santa Barbara 3 years ago. The HOTY (Husband Of The Year) lived in the city his whole life and I lived there for about 16 years. Now, I love living in Santa Barbara (and in fact can’t… Continue reading Cloud Gate in Millennium Park Chicago