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 Forty: Talk to the Stranger Next to You
It’s good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for a while their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers. – Maya Angelou Every stranger is an opportunity to learn something about the world. A stranger is a clean slate, a new adventure,Continue reading “Week Forty: Talk to the Stranger Next to You”
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 Thirty-Four: Sign Up for a Fitness Class
You’re only one workout away from a good mood. – Unknown Do an internet search for the words “how to be happy” and I guarantee that one of the top suggestions, without fail, will be something to do with exercise. This is now Week Thirty-Four of this adventure and so far, four of those weeksContinue reading “Week Thirty-Four: Sign Up for a Fitness Class”
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”
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