I’ve been all over the place lately. I’ve been almost frantic. I went shopping a total of three times to purchase gifts for charitable organizations. I spent three hours last … Continue reading Nervous Energy: The Case for Peace
Today was an interesting day for me. I had the opportunity to buy items for two different charitable organizations today. I don’t generally like shopping, but I loved this. First … Continue reading Week 19 Review: A Balance Between “Fun” and “Soft”
It’s not really a dilemma. I just like alliteration. It’s more just mixed feelings about this PlanToys Green Dollhouse on Franklin Goose. I love the idea of a dollhouse. When … Continue reading Dollhouse Dilemma
My life has been shaped by military service, even though I’ve never served in the armed forces myself. Before I was born, my father served in Vietnam in the Marine … Continue reading Remembering Military Families on Veterans Day
I took my first car-load of stuff to Thrift Town this afternoon. It took four trips from the car to the store to drop everything off. I tried to feel … Continue reading Generosity Guilt
There was a poem on my bedroom wall when I was a child. It was something like, Happiness is like a butterfly; The more you chase it, the more it … Continue reading Happiness is Like a Butterfly
According to the NY Times article “But Will it Make You Happy?” research suggests that simplifying our lives and spending our money on experiences rather than objects will help increase … Continue reading The Simple Path to Happiness
This commandment could actually be, “Give until it feels good, and not beyond that.” One year during pledge time in our congregation in North Carolina, the minister spoke about the … Continue reading Give Until It Feels Good
Imperfect Happiness 