Boy oh boy do I ever have a Friday’s Fixin’s recipe treat for you! This spring pea salad is beyond delish. I seriously did a face plant in it, as did Suddenly Seven. It is the perfect – absolutely perfect! – spring salad. The recipe comes from Gabrielle Moses of Seasons Catering in Ventura, California.… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Pea Salad
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The Challenge of Leadership – Jim Rohn
This quote about the challenge of leadership by Jim Rohn really struck a chord with me, especially during these topsy turfy times. I hope that it does the same for you.
Bookworm: Shadow of the Wind
Before our vacation last week, the HOTY (yes, he’s STILL the Husband Of The Year) asked for a book recommendation. I didn’t hesitate: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t recommended it to him before because it is one of my all-time favorite books. In fact, it could be my… Continue reading Bookworm: Shadow of the Wind
Poetry Series: The Breeze At Dawn – Rumi
Good Morning! We’ve had a great deal of wind in Santa Barbara the past few days. My oh my. As you may recall, poetry has uncanny timing with me. Just yesterday, I came across this beautiful Rumi poem, The Breeze at Dawn (which describes exactly what we’ve been having). I hope that it brings a… Continue reading Poetry Series: The Breeze At Dawn – Rumi
When People Open Their Hearts – Haruki Murakami
In my clinical work, time and time again, I have seen that when people open their hearts, they do indeed get better. What a Silver Lining!
What to Say To Someone Who Has Cancer – The Ring Theory
As many of you may recall, I have written quite a bit about what to say and WTF not to say to someone with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) as well as how to be a friend to someone coping with illness or other f-bombs. I think that when an f-bomb explodes in life, we all want to know how… Continue reading What to Say To Someone Who Has Cancer – The Ring Theory
Pride – Ezra Benson
Guest Post: Not Just Another Body Part
Today, I am really excited to share a guest post by my colleague and friend, Dr. Betsy Bates Freed. In addition to being a clinical psychologist, she is also a medical journalist who writes a weekly blog for Oncology Report. Where breast cancer is concerned, every woman’s viewpoint is unique. And in each individual patient,… Continue reading Guest Post: Not Just Another Body Part
Style Is – Lilly Pulitzer
Lilly Pulitzer
It is with a heavy heart that I heard about the death of Lilly Pulitzer. What an incredible, inspiring woman. In 1959, as a housewife with a whole lot of creativity and time on her hands, she opened a juice stand. To camouflage the fruit stains, she commissioned dresses in colorful prints. Very shortly thereafter,… Continue reading Lilly Pulitzer