Though being diagnosed with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) Rocked. My. World., one Silver Lining is that (as a nurse and social worker) the experience gave me a whole new consciousness and sensitivity to the patient experience. Gary Zukav’s quote about the ability to feel another’s pain only after having felt your own pain resonates with me in a… Continue reading The Power of Pain
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Style: Ferragamo’s Vara Pump Celebrates its 35th Birthday
For a little Thursday morning fashion eye candy, I thought I’d share Salvatore Ferragamo’s 35th anniversary celebration of the Vara Shoe. The Vara Shoe is the mid-heeled patent ballet-style shoe with a grosgrain bow and metallic disk. This shoe is very special to me because I vividly remember my grandmother wearing her “Ferragamo’s.” Oh how I loved… Continue reading Style: Ferragamo’s Vara Pump Celebrates its 35th Birthday
What We Need – Roethke
The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic Gala
The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic Gala Last week, I had the great honor and privilege of speaking at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and Sansum Clinic Gala (held in the tent above). Speaking before a crowd of over 500 people (yes, 500!) with Jay Leno (yes, Jay Leno!), Rickey Minor… Continue reading The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic Gala
Fast-Acting Relief – Lily Tomlin
Love this quote by Lily Tomlin about slooooowing down. It has been a bordering-on-frantic period of time and I’m definitely in need of some relief. One of my new favorite things to do is to lay in the backyard with Suddenly Seven and my beloved 87-pound black labrador, Buzz and read. And you know what? Lily Tomlin… Continue reading Fast-Acting Relief – Lily Tomlin
Isabella Gourmet Foods in Santa Barbara is a Must!
There is a new and fantabulous shop in Santa Barbara called Isabella Gourmet Foods. My oh my oh my am I ever excited about it! The (adorable!) owner, Amy Isabella Chalker describes her new shop as “Santa Barbara’s whimsical answer to New York City’s venerable Dean & Deluca, serving its patrons the most unique gourmet… Continue reading Isabella Gourmet Foods in Santa Barbara is a Must!
Do What You Have To Do – Epictetus
Love love love Epictetus’ quote about doing what you have to do to be whom you want to be. Talk about a Silver Lining. Today, Suddenly Seven said to me, “Momma, I think I’m a really good singer, but I know that I can always get better.” Music (pun intended!) to this Momma’s ears!
C California Style Magazine + Dream Foundation = Compassion is always in fashion
Boy oh boy, do I ever have an inspiring Silver Lining for you on this beautiful Monday Morning! And it’s not what you might think it is based on the photo above. Please allow me to explain…and prepare for goosebumps. Dream Foundation, the first and largest national wish- granting organization for adults and their families suffering… Continue reading C California Style Magazine + Dream Foundation = Compassion is always in fashion
Welcome, June! by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Can you even believe that it is June? I mean, really. J.U.N.E.?!? I am baffled by how quickly this year is going. I mean really. I can’t ever remember a period in my life when time has flown so fast. It is a wonderful year, though and I’m grateful for each and every day! Please… Continue reading Welcome, June! by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Friday's Fixin's: Amazing Vegan Basil-Pea Soup
You all know how much I love soup, right? Well, this Vegan Basil-Pea Soup is one of my all time favorites. Seriously delicious. The Silver Lining of this Vegan Basil Pea Soup it that in addition to being amazingly good, it is one of the easiest PEAsiest (couldn’t help myself!) soups I’ve ever made and quite possibly also one… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Amazing Vegan Basil-Pea Soup