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”
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Week Fifteen: Reach Out
Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours. – Vera Nazarian I thought that this week would be easy. I figured that reaching out to my loved ones would be a pleasant diversion from the emotional unpacking of previous weeks.Continue reading “Week Fifteen: Reach Out”
Week One: Smile
Peace begins with a smile. — Mother Theresa Although this project came into being during the second week of January, I decided not to skip Week One for two reasons: to preserve my sense of continuity (and sanity!) and to give myself the chance to reflect a little bit about the holidays we’ve just endured.Continue reading “Week One: Smile”
How to Be Happy 