I have always said that my g-d has a sense of humour. If I say never I can be sure to regret it. If I put my feet down and hold on really tight, I can be sure to be pried away and airlifted out. If I think something is beyond my comprehension I might become surrounded by experts in that field, all eager to trade their knowledge for mine. When I think the world has gone black and all the air has been evacuated, good news beyond reproach comes.
They say when one door closes, another one opens.
Some say you need to shed before you can grow.
There are those who believe you're always exactly where you're supposed to be.
Some of us think patterns are important to look at, while a few of us think everything happens because we make choices, even ones which lead us down paths of higher resistance.
A few choice people I've known would say for every challenge a lesson is available to learn, should we wish to pay attention.
I'm sure there are also those who would say every frame of life is unrelated to the previous or next.
Whatever your beliefs, I think you'd be surprised at my own set of circumstances. If nothing else, they've been intriguing... And are soon to get more so.
Until my next update I'd like to catch you up with these tidbits ~
- A Shuna Fish Lydon photo of a savoury chef with a Pig Tattoo can be found in MEATPAPER, The Pig Issue.
- Photos I've taken of Foreign Cinema have been recognized by GQ and might show up there soon.
- The London Times online placed me on their '50 of the world's best food blogs' list !!!!
- Gourmet magazine recently listed Eggbeater as one of their FAVORITE FOOD SITES! Thank you Ruth Reichl and all the people who make Gourmet happen on paper and in the vast www!
Thank you to all the people who whispered to my g-d and made this happen. You've all surprised me with wonderfulness I'm not sure I deserve, but I'll take in and appreciate nonetheless.
Don't mind me, I'll just sit here and kvell.
Until after a few deep breaths and I have to meet my next chapter of challenges growth potential experiences.





you so totally deserve it. Eggbeater has long been one of my favorite blogs, and I don't even bake much :)
Posted by: Giff | 01 April 2009 at 12:01 AM
Good for you. When you least expect "it" is often when "it" happens.
Posted by: Kevin | 01 April 2009 at 12:25 AM
It's so nice to hear stories such as this! I am so happy for all of your good news - you are an inspiration to many of us. Keep up the great work, you're a natural.
Posted by: Allison | 01 April 2009 at 01:19 AM
It is just getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER! It is what is meant for you. Damn straight they voted this blog one of the top ones because it is!!! Even I, who use my oven as extra storage space, know that!
Posted by: Kelley G. | 01 April 2009 at 02:33 AM
Work it!
Posted by: Jeremy | 01 April 2009 at 05:49 AM
So we will all wait to see what's up, if not patiently at least expectantly.
And it sounds like congratulations and good luck are in order - again!
Posted by: Victoria | 01 April 2009 at 07:35 AM
You deserve it all! I hope that one day we can meet and that you will let me give you a hug.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Tartelette-Helen | 02 April 2009 at 12:32 AM
Very funny! And so true that when we say, "This is happening," something else happens!! Great piece!
Posted by: Dad & Ellen | 02 April 2009 at 11:59 AM
I like the message "Some say you need to shed before you can grow." I feel that's what this year is about for me as well as most of my nearest and dearest.
Many congrats on all of your well-deserved achievements!
Posted by: Jen | 03 April 2009 at 10:47 AM
Saw the dessert menu for the G20 spouses' lunch ... and thought of you, especially the beignets. (with raspberry sauce, nom nom nom).
Posted by: Charlotte | 03 April 2009 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations Shuna, keep up the good work!!!
Posted by: Andy | 05 April 2009 at 01:13 AM
Did you know that you also have a fan page on Facebook?
Hello Toni, What??!! Excuse me? Crazy. Where?? Do you have a link? ::blush:: Thanks! ~ Shuna
Posted by: Toni | 05 April 2009 at 01:20 AM
that is fantastic shuna. well deserved!
Posted by: Aran | 08 April 2009 at 03:02 PM
Congratulations! You've been a great source of inspiration for me the last few years:)
Posted by: Chelsea | 09 April 2009 at 12:40 PM
Kvell away! You totally deserve this! Congratulations!!!!
you ROCK!
Posted by: Melvis | 09 April 2009 at 01:19 PM