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Malala Yousafzai United Nations Youth Assembly Speech

  Happy Monday!  Ready for some serious inspiration? Most people get their driver’s license on their 16th birthday. Not Malala Yousafzai. Rather, on her sixteenth birthday, a mere nine months after being shot in the head in an assassination attempt by a Taliban gunman in northwest Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai addressed the United Nations Youth Assembly… Continue reading Malala Yousafzai United Nations Youth Assembly Speech

How to Cut a Watermelon for Salad

After making this week’s Friday’s Fixin’s recipe, it occurred to us that it would be a super idea to share with you how to cut a watermelon for salad.  I always learn so much when I’m in the kitchen with Maili and it’s a great Silver Lining to be able to share the information with you all!… Continue reading How to Cut a Watermelon for Salad

Aaron Sorkin's "The Newsroom" Returns to HBO

The Silver Lining of this weekend is the return of Aaron Sorkin’s HBO series, The Newsroom. I am soooooo excited! We all have those special things in life that particularly strike a chord; for me, that happens to be the writing of Aaron Sorkin. He had me at “Hello” on The West Wing and now, The Newsroom.  I love The Newsroom because it is smart,… Continue reading Aaron Sorkin's "The Newsroom" Returns to HBO

Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad

 Happy Summer!  Can you believe that it is already July 12th?  Is summer flying or what?  I always feel like after July 4th, time seems to move at warp speed. I wish that there were a magic switch to slow down time. Alas. Anyhoo, I’m thrilled to share the most PERFECT summer salad with you.  Chef… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad

Never Squander an Opportunity – Kelly Ann Rothaus

What an incredible Silver Lining this quote from Kelly Ann Rothaus was for me today. I love – just love – when life reminds me (in little ways and in big!) to stop and look at the beautiful bounty that is all around me. In addition to saying “Thank You” and expressing gratitude wherever and whenever I… Continue reading Never Squander an Opportunity – Kelly Ann Rothaus

“Oscar de la Renta: American Icon” exhibit at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center

This week the “Oscar de la Renta: American Icon” exhibit opened at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. The exhibition was compiled at the request of Hillary Clinton, who became friends with the designer after they met in 1993. The show of 30-plus mannequins is the first retrospective of de la Renta’s 50-year career (shocker as I… Continue reading “Oscar de la Renta: American Icon” exhibit at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center

8 Great Reasons to Keep Working After You Have Kids

Recently, my lovely friend Samantha Ettus came over for a play date and BBQ with her fabulous husband and adorable children. In short order, we found ourselves talking about being a working mom – how hard it is and how wonderful it is. Samantha is amazing. She is a coach, bestselling author, media personality and speaker.… Continue reading 8 Great Reasons to Keep Working After You Have Kids