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The Value of Vitamin D
At lunch with an enlightened girlfriend recently, she was touting the transformative impact of Vitamin D. Between this conversation and my doctor’s recommendation that I start taking a vitamin D and calcium combo, I decided that the universe was speaking to me and that it would be a good idea to listen. Why take vitamin… Continue reading The Value of Vitamin D
Telling Children the Truth – Eda LeShan
Bombing at Boston Marathon – Talking with Children about tragedy – Again
With the tragic, unthinkable, and unbearable bombing in Boston in which more than 130 people were injured and three killed, including (horror of horrors) an eight year-old boy, I thought that I would repost “Talking with Children About Tragedy.” The last time I posted this was on December 15th, right after the mass shooting in… Continue reading Bombing at Boston Marathon – Talking with Children about tragedy – Again
Musical Monday: Dave Matthews Takes John Denver’s Music ‘To Tomorrow’
This weekend, I heard a great interview with Dave Matthews on NPR about how he and a group of musicians are trying a different spin (pun intended) on John Denver’s music. The result is: The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver. I adored John Denver and still love his music. There’s something about him that takes… Continue reading Musical Monday: Dave Matthews Takes John Denver’s Music ‘To Tomorrow’
Vogue and Carey Mulligan
This spring, I’m super excited about the soon-to-be-released 3-D film, The Great Gatsby. I mean, really, how cool is it that it is in 3-D? Vogue is also clearly looking forward to the film as well because they put Carey Mulligan, one of the film’s esteemed stars, on the cover of the May Issue. In the… Continue reading Vogue and Carey Mulligan
Bone Scan After Chemotherapy
Last week, I went for a post-chemotherapy bone density scan. At 42, active, regaining stamina, and dutifully taking my vitamins, why would I need to worry about my bones, especially after surviving breast cancer and chemotherapy, you ask? Well, please allow me to explain. As you may recall, my form of FBC (f-bomb breast cancer)… Continue reading Bone Scan After Chemotherapy
Unsaid by Dana Gioia
This Weekend…
Friday Photos: Cabo San Lucas
Last week, we had the best week on our vacation. Absolutely the best. I am filled with gratitude for all of the Silver Linings in my life, beginning with health and followed ever so closely with my family, friends, work and beloved Buzz. I have a newfound appreciation for the lay down and rest type of vacations. It… Continue reading Friday Photos: Cabo San Lucas