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Happy May Day!
Happy May Day, everyone. I’m befuddled by the fact that it is actually May the FIRST. Holy Moly. Suddenly Seven danced around a May Pole at school today. When she asked me about it, I looked like a deer in headlights. When that happens, instead of BS’ing her (which she can see through in an… Continue reading Happy May Day!
Latte Art of Kazuki Yamamoto
Please allow me to put a big smile on your face and add a Silver Lining to your today. While surfing around the internet – as I am apt to do – I came across Kazuki Yamamoto, a Japanese artist living and working in Osaka. Using a toothpick – just a little ‘ol toothpick – Kazuki creates amzing… Continue reading Latte Art of Kazuki Yamamoto
National Honesty Day – Truth & Mark Twain
In honor of National Honesty Day, I thought I’d share a quote from Mark Twain that is spot ON. Love this.
Reverse Dodge Ball
In last week’s Girls Inc speech, I used a dodge ball analogy. Lots of people have been responding to it, so I thought I’d share it with you, dear readers. Let me begin by asking you a question: How many of you have ever played dodge ball? In elementary school, I loved it! In fact –… Continue reading Reverse Dodge Ball
Things – Heschel
Have I? – Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver is my all-time favorite poet. I love every piece I’ve ever read from her. Her poem, The Gardner, is at the tippy top of the list. It feels as if she is speaking directly to me. Isn’t that the sign of a magnificent writer? Wow. Lately, I find that I’ve been thinking and over-thinking… Continue reading Have I? – Mary Oliver
All of Our Dreams Can Come True – Walt Disney
As I sit at my computer for a weekend of work, this quote by Walt Disney is my inspiration. I continue to dream, which is a beautiful Silver Lining!
National Take-Back Drug Initiative
On Saturday, September 27th (from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. WTF is it, you ask? Good question. It is an opportunity to properly rid your home of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted medications. Flushing drugs down the potty is an absolute no-no. While narcotic prescriptions,… Continue reading National Take-Back Drug Initiative
Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad
Happy Friday! Friday? Already? Wowsy, what a week. It feels like time is moving at warp speed. And the speediness is exacerbated by the fact that I seem to be trying to pack EVERYTHING in. Geesh. Many Silver Linings, though, beginning with the fragrant flowers that seem to be exploding and the omnipresent fruits and veggies… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad