Today’s recipe comes from Cook For Your Life, a Silver Lined website whose mission is “to improve the health of people touched by cancer by giving them the practical knowledge, tools, and inspiration to cook their way through treatment and into a healthy survivorship.” I have written about the wonderful organization before and continue to find the yummiest… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Swiss Chard and Walnut Salad
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Fiddle Oak: Amazing Miniature Photo Manipulations by 14-year-old Artist
Oh dear heavens, do I have something FUN to share with you today! Yesterday, I discovered the most AMAZING photographer by the name of Zev. He is a 14-year-old photographer and artist from Natick, Massachusetts. Under the handle Fiddle Oak, Zev creates spectacular miniature worlds (that I’d sure like to visit, by the way!). He uses digital photo… Continue reading Fiddle Oak: Amazing Miniature Photo Manipulations by 14-year-old Artist
Celebrating Life – Oprah
Oprah’s quote about how praising and celebrating life creates more in life to celebrate is a real Silver Lining today. It reminds me to always focus on what I do have in life, not what I don’t have.
Silver Lining Discoveries: Black + Blanco Sandcastles
One of my absolute new favorite snacks is Black + Blanco Sandcastle cookies. My oh my oh my! I first learned about them from Amy, the owner and proprietor of Isabella Gourmet Foods. She let me sample one in her shop and I bought a package on the spot. These are some super special cookies. The Black… Continue reading Silver Lining Discoveries: Black + Blanco Sandcastles
Thanks are the Highest Form of Thought – G.K. Chesterton
G.K. Chesterton’s philosophy that thanks are the highest form of thought and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder is an incredible Silver Lining of my day. I am both thankful and grateful for this inspiration today. Enjoy!
The Girlfriend's Guide to Constipation Relief
There is nothing – absolutely nothing! – like being constipated after surgery. Oh dear heavens is it ever wretched. (Unfortunately!) I’ve had to walk several girlfriends through the process in the last month. So, I thought I’d share my (tried and true) step-by-step tips for preventing and eliminating constipation.* Post surgical constipation stems from taking narcotics.… Continue reading The Girlfriend's Guide to Constipation Relief
Look at Things – Betty Smith
This beautiful quote by Betty Smith is a wonderful reminder to look at the world as though we are seeing it for the first or the last time. This philosophy is a real Silver Lining in my day today!
(Not Saying) "I told you so!"
Last Friday, I made the decision to buy a new iPhone. I did this for a couple of reasons: 1) though still functional, my old iPhone was cracked and couldn’t hold battery life for more than a couple of hours and 2) the camera on the iPhone 5 is leaps and bounds better than any… Continue reading (Not Saying) "I told you so!"
Friday Photos are FlowerFull
The Silver Lining of June is the explosion of flowers. Their colors, scents and omnipresence is absolutely magical! I love the symbolism of flowers. Since antiquity, flower symbolism has been a significant part of cultures around the world. Flowers accompany us and brighten our spirits in every major event in life–birth, marriage, holidays, graduations, illness, and finally death.… Continue reading Friday Photos are FlowerFull
Friday’s Fixin’s: Ina Garten’s Rosemary Roasted Cashews
Last week, I was on the road (again), flying from Santa Barbara to Chicago. Because of all of the horrible weather in the Midwest, there was delay upon delay upon delay leaving Los Angeles. The Silver Lining was that I met the most lovely couple who were on the same flight. We struck up a conversation and… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Ina Garten’s Rosemary Roasted Cashews