Elements of Happiness
Changing Signs of Spring
Spring is by far my favorite season, because each week seems to bring forth new visual delights. Bulbs, trees, and bushes planted many years ago still surprise me each spring. They are steady friends, showing up in the middle of cold, rain, and even snow. They withstand tortuous winds, unrelenting sun, and even the occasional…
Read MoreWhen Was The Last Time You Experienced Joy Like This?
A friend on Facebook posted this video of a creative, joyful start to a wedding: It's been awhile since I blogged, two weeks to be exact. While you may have been wondering about the absence (or not), I was doing the same thing. Why haven't I made the time to sit down and write? I…
Read MoreChange Your Music, Change Your Mind
Ever notice that the only happy people at the airport are the ones with iPods? Recently, I was at O'Hare, waiting to board a flight home to Denver. The flight was delayed by two hours, which meant I would be sleeping in my own bed sometime after 1am. I had the foresight before departing on…
Read MoreHow To Get Exactly What You Want for Christmas
Gift season is upon us. In my extended family, in addition to exchanging holiday gifts, we have nine birthdays that we celebrate between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That doesn’t even count my husband and sons. Quite honestly, I find the females in the family much easier to buy for. My nieces always enjoy my gifts and…
Read MoreTraverse City
Last month, I traveled to Traverse City, Michigan, home of the National Cherry Festival. As I munch on Cherry Republic’s Ambassador Mix (dried cherries, pistachios, dried cranberries, sugar, macadamia nuts, and sunflower oil), I’m thinking back fondly on my short, two-day visit. When I travel, I like to get immersed in the uniqueness of a…
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