Where’s the fun in that?
When I started this blog, I was a woman on a mission. My mission: to help people be as happy…
You can’t change the weather
How to navigate unwanted change This past Monday autumn officially arrived in my part of the world. People fall into…
Remix of a bluesy beat
If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen this post: I had about a zillion (give or take)…
A matter of honor
Nine years ago, on the 28th of May, my father passed away. When I write it out like that, nine…
Somebody come and play
When adults don’t fill their reserves of joy with playful activities, they can find themselves going through the motions. Play is good for all people.
Take the advice you would give a friend
Last Thursday, outside of my normal Wednesday posting schedule, I wrote a post I had not expected to write (Everybody…
How to make holiday get-togethers more fun with less drama
‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Eggnog, ugly sweaters, and white elephant gifts abound. Some people absolutely thrive on hosting…
We can be happy even when reality doesn’t match our expectations
I had every intention of writing a meaningful post about holiday get-togethers. In fact, I have quite a number of…
Love is a verb
I love those a-ha! moments when things you know and think and feel shift around and something gels or clicks…