Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day Earth Day wouldn’t be the same without Lady Bird Johnson. You remember her right? She was First Lady to… continue reading
Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day

Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day Earth Day wouldn’t be the same without Lady Bird Johnson. You remember her right? She was First Lady to… continue reading
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3 Reasons to Go Hiking Hiking is one of my absolute favorite things to do. It allows me to clear my my mind, move my… continue reading
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Over the weekend, the aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan was docked in Santa Barbara. The HOTY & I had the great and amazing good… continue reading
So, you’re coming to Santa Barbara? Well, my oh my, let me be the first person to say WELCOME and get ready to have some… continue reading
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.
May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May… continue reading
The fourth Brookside Buzz article is posted on The Huffington Post! Here is the link (please feel free to pass along to friends, family or… continue reading
Fun news: the Huffington Post has published the second Brookside Buzz post (they are starting from the beginning of the story, so this post is… continue reading
Our family had a magical morning at the (farmer’s) market. Outside. In January. How’s that for a HUGE Silver Lining (SL)? It’s been a few… continue reading
A friend recently sent me the following poem that I simply must share with you. It touched me deeply. I hope that you enjoy it… continue reading
Hollye’s book, The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer, was published by Simon & Schuster on March 2014. The book is co-authored by her dear friend, photographer Elizabeth Messina. It became a New York Times, Washington Post and LA Times bestseller.
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