covid-19 – How to Be Happy

Week Forty-One: Invite an Old Friend for a Drink

Alcohol removes inhibitions – like that scared little mouse who got drunk and shook his whiskers and shouted: ‘Now bring on that damn cat!’” – Eleanor Early For whatever reason, the phrases “let’s have a drink” and “let’s have a conversation” hit the brain a little differently. Even if the intention is exactly the same,Continue reading “Week Forty-One: Invite an Old Friend for a Drink”

Week Thirty-Nine: Buy Someone Lunch

Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s easy to say in retrospect, but when I’m telling you that I had a plan for this week, I actually had a plan.Continue reading “Week Thirty-Nine: Buy Someone Lunch”

Week Twenty-Six: Write a Positive Review

Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want. – Anna Lappe Whenever I try something new that I really like – a city, a restaurant, a boutique shop, a new craft beer – I get an overwhelming urge to introduce it to everyone I know. WhenContinue reading “Week Twenty-Six: Write a Positive Review”