Today, I had the great privilege and opportunity to attend a cooking class hosted by the extraordinary Mollie Ahlstrand of Trattoria Mollie’s in Montecito (full disclosure: Mollie’s is our favorite restaurant in town!). And the Silver Lining is that I get to share her Fusilli al tonno. Yeah!
Breast Cancer
Brookside Beauty: Beating Dark Circles
I’m up yet again in the middle of the night with insane hot flashes which will guarantee Birkin Bags under my eyes in the morning. Fortunately, some beauty advice was close at hand (Silver Lining!).
Running to Restore My Body after Cancer
My goal last October was to fully recover from surgery for FBC and to endure chemo and radiation therapy. My goal this October is to run a 1/2 Marathon. What a difference a year makes (Silver Lining!).
Ten is a Silver Lined Number
Today is an especially Silver Lined day because it is our 10th Wedding Anniversary!
The HOTY Report
Hello to all BrooksideBuzzers and Ships at Sea. Reporting live from Jackson Hole, Wy. As in Oming. The question I am asked most often other than “Why are you such a fantastic golfer?” is: “How is the patient?” Today we took the tram to the top of the mountain, 10,400 feet to the summit. We… Continue reading The HOTY Report
Sunday Snapshots: Santa Barbara
This week, I had the opportunity to take a beautiful hike with a dear friend. I was happily overwhelmed by the beauty of this particular hike. It was as if the mountain was truly alive.
Resolution
A friend sent this poem to me (Silver Lining). It resonated with me immediately. I hope that it does the same with you! The Resolution I imagine myself as a Window The frame sure and solid from fine, aged oak The glass bright and gleaming, barely smudged. Then an angry rock… Continue reading Resolution
Friday's Fixin's: Fiddle Egg Salad
Last year, I had the great and wonderful opportunity to get to know Maili Halme Brocke. She is an outrageously talented chef who is as nice as nice can be. Today, she is generously sharing her Fiddle Egg Salad Recipe. It’s one of my faves! Hope you enjoy it!
The Gift of Gratitude
On three different occasions today, I was (joyously!) stopped in my tracks by the Gift of Gratitude and reminded that gratitude is the best attitude.
Happiness
Who are the happiest people?