Contrary to the common school of thought, some psychologists report that the weather doesn’t really impact our moods. Others report there is a definite correlation between weather, mood, energy and general attitude toward life. I definitely fall into the latter group. I am not basing this on any scientific study, but simple observation of the people I see each day. Here [...]
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Sing a Song of Sunshine (and, Smile!)
March 8, 2010We must try to contribute joy to the world!
March 4, 2010Do you remember Roger Ebert? The movie critic? Of course you do! Over the last eight years or so, he has been dealing with numerous surgeries and treatments for thyroid cancer which then spread to his salivary glands and jaw. After all of his pain and suffering, after losing the ability to speak and drink and eat, [...]
What was that fight about?
March 2, 2010Jerry Seinfeld was a guest on Oprah yesterday. He was there to promote his new show, “The Marriage Ref.” The show’s premise is that each week a panel of celebrities advises a referee on how to best help a couple settle an argument they are having in the marriage. The following comments caught my ear: Oprah: You [...]
Olympic thoughts: 1948
February 28, 2010Until yesterday, 1948 was the last time the U.S. won Olympic gold in the four-man bobsled event. Think about that for a moment. 1948. Sixty two years of competition over fifteen winter Olympics. That’s a long time in athletic competition. Here are some other noteworthy items from that year: –> The average cost of a new house [...]
Olympic Thoughts: Time to shine
February 25, 2010Tuesday evening, the ladies figure skating event started. As always, there are many human interest stories; sad, heroic, heartwarming. Some stories are so brief, they hardly get noticed. This one belongs to the very first skater to perform her short program, Cheltzie Lee of Australia. There isn’t a lot of information available about Cheltzie. According to [...]
Olympic thoughts: The spirit of the games
February 13, 2010Today Show host Matt Lauer carried the Olympic torch 300 yards earlier this week. As he was describing the experience, he said that as the torch was handed off, an Olympic representative reminded torchbearers that the Olympic torch was the single most powerful symbol of world peace today. It was awe-inspiring to Lauer to carry that symbol forth. [...]
Go for the…silver?
February 1, 2010It’s February 1st. Can you believe it? Lots of great days are observed in February; Groundhog Day, the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, Washington’s birthday, Lincoln’s birthday, and Ash Wednesday. This year, we also celebrate a special event that only comes along every four years, the Winter Olympics. The Olympic Torch Relay is getting closer and closer [...]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
December 24, 2009It has been noted that in these tougher economic times, a lot of people are taking a simpler approach to the holidays. Big budgets for gift-giving are out of the question for many. All is not lost, though. I think returning to the simple pleasures of Christmas will probably bring more real joy than a pile [...]
2nd annual Christmas cookie (recipe) exchange – Chewy Chocolate Cookie
December 23, 2009Last year, I shared a great recipe for Snickerdoodles, a wonderful, light, cinnamon cookie. If you are a chocolate lover, this year’s recipe is for you. It’s really not a “Christmas cookie,” but I do make them each year for the choco-holics at the cookie table! This recipe will give you about 4 dozen of the most chewy [...]
John Lennon just wanted peace
December 8, 2009Hard to believe, but today is the 29th anniversary of John Lennon’s death. I remember hearing the shocking news of his murder as if it were yesterday. Where were you on this day on 1980? I was a young mother and wife preparing for our first Christmas as parents. The harshness of this news about a [...]
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