What was the happiest thing you saw this past week?
In an earlier post I mentioned my current unusual living arrangements. My husband and sons live at our house while I stay in an apartment with my mother. There was a good reason for this... More »
In an earlier post I mentioned my current unusual living arrangements. My husband and sons live at our house while I stay in an apartment with my mother. There was a good reason for this... More »
With my family.
My granddaughters. Sunshine. A sweet gesture from my husband. Terrific scenery. A thoughtful act by one of my boys. Certain songs, especially those I loved while I was growing up. Reading a book that inspires... More »
This is a difficult question because I've had many happy times throughout my life. But I think I'm at my happiest right now. My kids are nearly grown. My husband and I are growing old... More »
Happiness is contentment. When someone reaches a goal, a plateau in life, he or she is hapyy. My experience, though, shows that happiness is transitory. I once thought I'd be happy enou gh to write... More »
The first time I heard Barack Obama's "Perfect Union" speech about race.
A sunny day. A clear spring night. Finding shoes to fit my 9AAA high-arched feet. Hearing my granddaughter's voice. Browsing in a bookstore, especially if I have enough money to buy a book or two.... More »
Sometimes happiness is as easy as breathing. And there are moments when I feel I will never be happy again. But my recipe for happiness is easy. I need some time alone to be able to... More »
Is this a trick question? The obvious answer is that children are happier. Which is why it must be a trick because life is almost never that obvious. Or are you throwing a us a... More »
Imagine that tomorrow my car breaks down. I can curse, yelling and screaming about the worthless piece of junk sitting in the garage. Or I can find ways, even on a limited budget, to fix... More »