Does having more money increase happiness? Apparently winning the lottery doesn’t assure long-term contentment. I know you’re saying, “I’d like to see for myself.” After good fortune of any sort, whether winning Power-ball or getting a pay raise, happiness levels spike for a short time, but return to previous levels after a few months. We seem to…
“Jack died.” The night my brother, Phil, called and told me, I thought he was talking about our father, Jack. Dad was almost 90 and in declining physical and cognitive health. While his passing would be sad, it would not be unexpected and a blessing in some ways. He would be at peace; not agitated…
Everyone my age has surely heard these words — probably repeatedly. But did we tell it to our kids? Not according to a recent study. ONLY 10 PERCENT of TEENS spend time outside every day of the week. That fact astounds me. Our mothers had it right. We would spend hours “playing” in the back…
My granddaughter is turning one! Wow! Did that go fast. I wonder if somehow we skipped part of the year. It is so disconcerting that spring has been colder than winter was, maybe it’s really still March and Eliza’s first birthday isn’t almost here. . . In honor of her birthday I want to share…
Maintaining relationships (and/or blogs) takes an effort, but it doesn’t have to be all work. While visiting the Hudson highlands to attend a conference, my co-blogger, Jane and I were able to link up. Jane and I have been friends for a long time (45 years!). Over that time, we’ve stayed in touch, but working together…
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