Category Archives: Happiness

Our Own Voice

A shop Kurt and I saw in St. Martin on vacation in 2006 . . . Continue reading

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The Thing With Feathers

Celebrating my sister Lisa Stanley’s life and birthday on March 23, 2023. Continue reading

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Add a “Y” to Your Fox

I walked in the middle and was happy to be with men who were not willing to shut their eyes to life. Continue reading

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The Superheroes Among Us

Young children live in the “now”, can we learn from them? Continue reading

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Blooming in the Desert Sand

When we are planted in inhospitable environments can we bloom? Continue reading

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We Are the Real Countries

We ARE the true countries. Not the artificial borders drawn on maps. And we do not live for ourselves alone. Continue reading

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Holes Let the Light Shine Through

Do our imperfections and vulnerabilities allow more light to shine through? Continue reading

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Hiding in Plain Sight

Being ourselves is the adventure of a lifetime. We often hide in plain sight, but beneath our disguises we have our own mysterious ways. Continue reading

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The Garden Within

We have a new little one expected to enter our family and world in February 2022. May he be safe. May he find his way in this complicated 22nd Century. May he find his bliss. Continue reading

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Stop. You Look Fabulous!

A few ideas of how we can nurture the joy within us during a global pandemic and a time of division and fear. Continue reading

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