To Dab or Not To Dab

“It's always wonderful to be elegant, it's always fashionable to have grace,it's always glamorous to be brave, and it's always important to own a delectable perfume!Yes, wearing a beautiful fragrance is in style at any age!”  ~C. JoyBell C. I remember a time in my life when I couldn’t imagine leaving the house without a... Continue Reading →

Nurturing Joy

“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” ~ Richard Wagner The Crab-apple blossoms are out! Aren’t they beautiful? I took the picture while walking home last week after teaching a complete novice how to update her organization web site. I loved the look of surprise when she discovered how easy it was! What... Continue Reading →

Why I Just Might Start a Gratitude Journal

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~ Denis Waitley How can this be possible? Despite all the disruptions in my life with my father-in-law’s radiation treatments, I find myself more grateful than ever. But I am. I... Continue Reading →

Kate’s Canvas: Almond Muffins

One of the things I love to do is bake, particularly when it’s dull, dreary and miserable outside. The problem is that I also like to eat what comes out of the oven! For the past month, my kitchen has been a revolving door of banned sweets – if I didn’t bake them, someone brought... Continue Reading →

I Want To Be Happy When I Grow Up

I’m all grown up and I’m still looking for ways to be happy - every single day. There were times when I wondered what I was searching for. Did I really want to live in a constant state of euphoria? I won’t deny it; I love it when someone praises me on a particular accomplishment.... Continue Reading →

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