These are some of the Moments that fed my happy this week. Big Guy came home from school with a big smile on his face and this carnation. He was one of only eighteen students from the junior and senior classes of his high school to be accepted into our local National Honor Society chapter. I am often reminded how … Read More
A New Lease on Life
Sometimes it’s just the littlest things that either bring us down or help build us back up… I spent my entire Saturday in a hormonal stupor. I wore a path between the bathroom, the kitchen, and my couch. When I wasn’t pacing, I sat with my computer on my lap, wandering back and forth between Facebook, my blog, and open … Read More
What if…
I had the most amazing experience Friday night. I was sifting through mail, unfollowing a number of Facebook posts because e-mail notifications were blowing up my inbox, and just sort of enjoying a quiet night alone since Hubby is out of town. He and some buddies have been planning a fourteen-day elk hunt for almost a year now. In our twenty-seven … Read More
Leaping Fearlessly
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Journeyers, I’ve had a few great weeks, and this last one has been downright exhilarating! I’ve been working hard on The Five Facetsprojects this past year, making a commitment to writing three times a week, and doing it. Doing it for me. Because it makes … Read More
Babies, Babies, and BlogTalkRadio
Journeyers, I’m so excited to share this with you! I’ve been asked to be a BlogTalkRadio guest and to talk about my work on loss and healing! Pia Louise, visionary and creativity coach, hosts Lifestyles and Profiles. Join me and Pia, this Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 for this life-changing discussion. Share the link and spread the word!! This … Read More
On Sense and Sensitivity
“I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I’m more direct and outspoken.” ~Christopher Reeve One of my most beautiful, longstanding friendships has been disintegrating for years now. Several of them, actually, have experienced varying degrees of altered states. And I’ve recently come to realize that I‘ve been the … Read More
Pretty in Pink
Long before the idea of Happy Happens sprouted in my mind, I received great joy from seeing these spring blooms during my daily commute. Honestly, I’d round the bend in the highway, and my heart would soar. Every. Single. Time. One day I decided I wanted to bring this kind of pleasure to my own yard. I phoned the … Read More
The Kindness of Friends
Last Friday I had surgery to remove my appendix, right ovary and tube. Thursday evening, one of my pals showed up at my doorstep with Friday’s dinner. I returned home after the day procedure to find this gift from another friend. And yesterday another girlfriend appeared at my doorstep with the evening meal for me and my boys. … Read More
Constant Comment, Remedy for the Common Cold
I thought I might have dodged the winter bug bullet. But, alas, I came down with a cold earlier this week. Let me just say there is nothing like a piping hot mug of Constant Comment tea to help cure what ails ya. The unique blend of orange and spice seems to replenish what the common cold saps … Read More
Homework Humor
“Ha! That’s part of the paper I used for my project,” Big Guy said as we sat watching television.“That’d be a new one, wouldn’t it?” he continued, “The cat ate my homework.” As if she knew what he was saying, she put on a little show. The proof is in the paper! What about you? What … Read More