What fun it was to watch the Golden Globes red carpet arrivals with Finally Five. Ok, truth be told, we took turns watching the red… continue reading
Golden Glamour
Disney World Silver Linings
The HOTY, Finally Five and I have just returned from a trip Disney World. It was my first time there (yes, I’m 41). I made plenty of… continue reading
Saturday Snapshots: A Holiday Weekend
What a glorious, Silver Lined weekend it is! Hanukkah and Christmas cheer abound in Santa Barbara. Wishing you and yours a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas… continue reading
The HOTY Returns
Today is Hollye’s birthday. What a difference a year makes. Last year we were preparing for chemo cocktails, this year the splendid wines of Napa…. continue reading
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Just when I thought that life was really back on track and FBC was gaining more and more… continue reading
Brookside Adventure: Carpenteria Avocado Festival. Really.
Life is good when you can spend your Friday evening at an Avocado Festival. Seriously. Last night, the HOTY, Finally Five and I headed to the charming town of Carpinteria to partake in the 25th Anniversary Avocado celebration.
Questions Children Ask About Cancer
Since I’ve been home and recovering, Finally Five has been revisiting a lot of the original questions about FBC as well as asking some new ones. So, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share with you her questions and our answers.
Out of Clutter
There are innumerable fits and starts in this post-treatment period. I am learning and relearning things. Some lessons are easy breezy and others, not so much. I’m just glad that I have the opportunity to learn these lessons and to continue growing (Silver Lining).
Husband Report
The HOTY (a/k/a Husband of the Year) returns with reflections about the end of radiation.
Friday's Fixin's: Pappardelle's Pasta
At the farmer’s market in Aspen, I came across the most incredible and delicious pasta company called Pappardelle’s. I was immediately drawn to their gluten… continue reading
