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When a Parent Has Cancer
For the past few days, I’ve felt a little under the weather. It’s funny (not in a “Ha Ha” kind of way) how sensitive I still am…how just feeling puny can take me back to my FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers) days. When I was first diagnosed with FBC, my first thought wasn’t… Continue reading When a Parent Has Cancer
A Conversation with superChic
I love finding special things and places and sharing them with friends. One perfect example is a new shop in Santa Barbara called superChic. I happen to be super excited about it…& will definitely be doing some Christmas shopping there (Silver Lining)! Co-owners Brian Callahan and Terry Calhoun sat down with The Silver Pen to… Continue reading A Conversation with superChic
The ABC's of Silver Linings: P for Purpose – Ludwig Wittgenstein
Orphan Diseases
During FBC (f-bomb breast cancer for new readers) awareness month in October, I received countless emails from readers asking, “Why does breast cancer get so much attention?” and “What about my disease?” Excellent questions! I promised that I would write about Orphan Diseases and here it finally is (better late than never…Silver Lining). Please allow me… Continue reading Orphan Diseases
The ABC's of Silver Linings: O for Opportunity
Procrastination
In my morning email box was a daily note from one of my favorite blogs, Advice to Writers. The topic of the day: Procrastination (with some of the quotes listed above). GULP. Why the gulp? Well, because it struck a chord. Because…I’m a (closet) procrastinator. There. I said it. However, the Silver Lining of my procrastination habit… Continue reading Procrastination
The ABC's of Silver Linings: N for Nature – Albert Einstein
Gift Guide: J.Crew + Teach For America
Every year, I look so forward to The Silver Pen Gift Guide. Giving gifts is so much fun! Part of the joy comes from seeking and finding the extra special Silver Linings of the season. My first recommendation is the amazing t-shirt that J.Crew created for Teach For America. According to J.Crew, this tee was selected as… Continue reading Gift Guide: J.Crew + Teach For America
Giving: Where Does Your Money Go?
Ever since I started writing the “Giving” category, people have asked me “How do I know where my money goes?” or “How do I know if this is a legitimate organization?” For example, say you want to give $100 toward cancer research. You may be under the impression (or have high hopes) that your donation… Continue reading Giving: Where Does Your Money Go?