I’m so excited – a brand new month and a whole new list of things to trigger happiness in our lives. I believe it’s up to us to choose to tap into happiness or joy every day, even if it’s only for an instant. One way to start is to come up with a ‘joy’... Continue Reading →
Wine Night
“I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I’d opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it’s constantly evolving and gaining in complexity.” (1) This past weekend my husband and I hosted a... Continue Reading →
You Don’t Need a Reason to Help Others
Can you imagine breakfast in bed on a Sunday? Can you remember an evening in a restaurant where the service was unbelievable? I can. These memories still warm my heart; I feel special and loved. I smile. I believe we all yearn to be cared for in some way. And studies have shown that ownership... Continue Reading →
Who’s the Boss?
An unknown author wrote the poem below, but it captures my mood today... Smiles are contagious! Smiling is infectious You can catch it like the flu. When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too. I passed around the corner And someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I’d passed it on... Continue Reading →
Wonders of the World
The question, "Is beauty subjective?" made me think of an inspirational story I came across years ago. It goes like this: A teacher asked her class to list the seven wonders of the world. The class became a buzz as the students debated about some of them. In the end, they came up with the... Continue Reading →
Tuning Out
“What’s that?” “Those are rapids.” “What’s a rapid?” “It’s the fast-flowing and choppy part of the river.” “Why is it fast-flowing?” "Well because... " I pause? Why was this river fast flowing? Gulp, what will I say next? Ever try to keep up with the zillion questions a child asks you in a day? You... Continue Reading →