Tag Archives: happiness

Borrowing Trouble

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

This week is my spring break. Every year, I dream about going somewhere exotic during this time off, and then, I just kind of end up staying local and trying to cram a few special, favorite activities into my “stay-cation.” … Continue reading →

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Using Your Powers for Good

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Yesterday in one of my classes, a student sparked a discussion about empathy. I won’t betray what he said because I believe he told us in confidence and that there should be some reverence for the sacred place we’ve carved … Continue reading →

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For What Ails You

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

I had plans to be efficient and productive all day yesterday, and instead, almost everything felt laborious and stressful. It started out well. Jude had his first dentist appointment, and not only where we early (what?!), we had fun waiting … Continue reading →

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No Rewrites

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

While perusing the Huffington Post on Sunday, I came across an article by Bronnie Ware entitled “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying.” Despite the seemingly morose subject matter, it was an enlightening read, so much so that I decided to … Continue reading →

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Happiest of All

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Not only am I suffering from a severe case of inertia, but I have been in a perpetual terrible mood for what seems like days. The past two weeks have been hectic with school work, and tonight, sometime before bed, … Continue reading →

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The Show-Stopper.

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Growing up, there was one thing about which I was always positive: I was going to be a star. I spent much of my childhood acting out fantasies in my head about the celebrity I was sure to achieve when … Continue reading →

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The Arboretum.

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

For the first time in a while, (1) Mike was home for the weekend and (2) the weather was seventies/sunny/perfect. Mike has been traveling to Western PA quite often in these past weeks to be with his Mom who is … Continue reading →

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The Happiness.

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

On his way home from work, Mike called to see what I was making for dinner. We chatted for a few minutes, and when I asked him about his day, he kind of hesitated. I pressed him to tell me … Continue reading →

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