Bookends: May 2026
One of the books I read this month—Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD—has really been sticking with me. It’s not my favorite of the month, but it’s the only nonfiction … Continue reading Bookends: May 2026
Tag: Happiness
Bookends: April 2026
When my younger child turned two, we switched his car seat from rear-facing to front-facing. Although this child didn’t hate rear-facing as his elder sibling had, we still anticipated that … Continue reading Bookends: April 2026
Bookends: March 2026
At the end of March, I visited Montreal. It’s not the traditional Spring Break destination. When I told the kindergartners I read to each week that I’d been to a … Continue reading Bookends: March 2026
Faking It
This post was inspired by Zoie’s post, “I Am A Fake,” on her blog, TouchstoneZ. When I was pregnant with my second child, I would wake up before my three-year-old and try … Continue reading Faking It
A Different Kind of Hedonism
When I mention my meditation schedule/routine (my Bold Plan) to people, they all say—after a stunned silence— “Wow. That’s really ambitious.” Until very recently, I didn’t really see what was … Continue reading A Different Kind of Hedonism
Swearing Off Inspirational Stories
I’ve read a fair number of opinions and suggestions about how to be happier, and I’ve discovered a basic theme. Each person starts out not appreciating their life enough, wanting … Continue reading Swearing Off Inspirational Stories
Happiness is…
…my toddler declaring, “Do yoga!” then proceeding to do a modified sun salutation including forward bend, down dog, up dog, and warrior 2. Now to teach him the Sanskrit names … Continue reading Happiness is…
Happiness is…
…the rest of my family (cats included) curled up asleep on the big hotel bed, even though that means there’s no room for me and I need to sleep on … Continue reading Happiness is…
The Mood-Enhancing Properties of the Library
Nothing of substance has changed in our situation. There are still no rentals available, we’re still in the tiny hotel room, the roads around here are still confusing and lacking … Continue reading The Mood-Enhancing Properties of the Library
I’m a Little Storm Cloud
I’m not shining brightly today. Not remotely. I’m not going to list all of the things that are bringing me down because even in my stormy state, I recognize that … Continue reading I’m a Little Storm Cloud
June is “Sharing Happiness” Month!
I’m not a terribly emotive person. It goes along with introversion to be understated about my emotional expressions, and it’s okay. It does, however, sometimes hinder connection with others who … Continue reading June is “Sharing Happiness” Month!
Happiness is…
…a farewell party hosted by a dear friend and attended by so many other dear friends, green grass for the kids to run around in while the parents chatted, big … Continue reading Happiness is…