Maggie’s Brightside Blog

Dearest Amy Schumer
Dear Amy Schumer, for the love of goddess, I’m ready to laugh my ass off.

Not Normal
I am not normal. I lost my cool. Big time.

Are You Happy?
2016-A year when a lot of people got pissed off and believed that the actual year was shitty and the unrelenting badness of it all wasn’t just life offering you a hot pile of actual shit. Have a Happy New Year (but actually happy, I’m not just saying that)!

Meditation for the Nation Wrap-Up
Well, it’s over. The 10 day Meditation for the Nation Challenge was completed on December 16th and I, for one, thought that it was fantastic. The timing seemed perfect, the participation was much appreciated and the meditation itself was everything I knew it would be...

America, Love and Meditation
Regular meditation practice changes the way your brain works. My challenge is simple. 10 days. 5-10 minutes of meditation every day. Will you join me?

Carpe The Hell Out Of My Diem
I want my tombstone to read “Maggie- what a hoot! A woman who lived life to it’s fullest!”

A Year of Cancer: What I’ve Lost Along the Way
This week marks the one year anniversary of my diagnosis with metastatic breast cancer. In celebration of one year gone by, I’d like to present a list of things I’ve lost along the way.

Richmond: A Love Story
“The light shines brightest in the darkness” they say, in which case, keep on shining, Richmond.

How to Keep Going And Other Tips on Terminal Illness
Even though I’m a little depressed with my Stage IV diagnosis right now, this life isn’t gonna live itself, if you know what I mean.

Pay IT Forward
On August 26th, post a photo or a story that shows you paying IT forward in whatever way you choose. And don’t forget to use #maggiesbrightside it on social media!