Goofy is Good.

Goofy is Good.

by | May 14, 2024 | Adventure, blog post, Purpose

‘The dog is created especially for children. He is the god of frolic.’  -Henry Ward Beecher I like this quote. It’s apt for our dog, Sparky, whose name implies who he is. He has a joyful personality, which aligns with my paradigm for life: peace and...
Does Your Home Spark Joy?

Does Your Home Spark Joy?

by | Mar 21, 2023 | In the Pink, Purpose

For nearly a dozen years, Marie Kondo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Kondo has espoused at-home minimalism. Her brand is hyper-organization, though she’s recently admitted publicly that she’s found her plan unsustainable after the birth of her third...
Her Own Private Island, to which she was banned

Her Own Private Island, to which she was banned

by | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

So, my husband and I attended weddings in the Midwest. Joy and exuberance marked our visit of 4000 air miles and 1200 miles of driving in a rental car. We filled the time between the events with visits with extended family and longtime friends. It was our best...
Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

by | Apr 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

As we all know, nothing distinguishes your friends from the false like adversity. We’ve all had samples of that. Unwarranted and unwelcome reinforcements of your sad, mad, and/or bad can overwhelm glad for you. It’s as if the false are in cahoots with the...