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In Memoriam
What a powerful day today is. September 11th. Just as Franklin D. Roosevelt said in reference to Pearl Harbor, September 11th is also a day that will live in infamy. As of Monday, federal health authorities have added 58 (yes FIFTY EIGHT) types of cancer to the list of covered illnesses for people who were… Continue reading In Memoriam
Nothing is Lacking – Lao Tzu
Musical Monday #6: Rise Up by Bruce Springsteen
This weekend, I had an extraordinary opportunity to see Bruce Springsteen perform at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Everything about it was so very special and Silver Lined. When he sang, “My City of Ruins,” I was incredibly inspired. Before singing the song, he talked about ghosts. Yes, ghosts. He said that they are pieces of your… Continue reading Musical Monday #6: Rise Up by Bruce Springsteen
Game ON!
Last week, I was invited to participate in the Game On Diet with a group of girl (and one boy) friends. I’ve been hearing about this four week program for some time and decided that once and for all it’s time for me to lose the pesky 5 pounds that I’ve been carrying around, especially… Continue reading Game ON!
Learning How to Live – Lin Yutang
Hope you all have a Pajama Day this weekend!
Family Dinners
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about the importance of family dinners in our family. We love them and are committed to them at least four nights a week. I know that puts us out up to three nights a week, and that sounds like a lot, but there are some weeks with a… Continue reading Family Dinners
Friday's Fixin's: Fast and French Salad
One of my favorite blogs is called Everyday Musings written by Olivia Rae James. It is a delightful and inspiring blog that always makes me smile. Last week, Olivia posted an amazing salad that made me drool when I first saw it and then drool even more when I made it. She generously agreed to… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Fast and French Salad
Fall Fashion: The LBD
As we begin to move from the bright whites of summer into the darker palate of fall, I find myself drawn to the classic Little Black Dress (LBD). I’m such a fan of the LBD. It’s one of those pieces in my closet that I turn to whenever I want to feel comfortable, elegant, sophisticated… Continue reading Fall Fashion: The LBD
