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The Makings of a Happy Week
Sunday, January 11, 2026 I started journaling in a book called “52 Lists for Happiness”. I was planning on writing just once a week in it, but it was fun and quick, so perhaps I can squeeze it in daily. Here was today’s list. It is not in any order of importance, but it is in the order that it came to mind, most likely based on my things that I experience most often. Things that Make Me Happy Right Now. I’m sure I’ll think of a hundred more but that was fun. The book suggested on taking one of these and making it a daily practice of happiness. Well,…
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How I Manage to Combat Seasonal Depression and Winter Blues
Coming off the heels of a 30 day respiratory illness and a two week period of a cold arctic vortex with temps at freezing or below, I found myself struggling to feel normal. The days were blustery, cold, and dreary. I wanted to embrace the “cozy” I’d looked forward to all year, and the indoor productivity that has called me for so long. But I found myself without motivation and not wanting to do anything. And for me, that just felt wrong. It was a huge flag. So in this very chatty vlog, I share all the ways I quickly pulled out of it. I hope it helps you too.…
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A Few Days in My Life and Some Bad MoJo
Thanks for being patient and your nice comments yesterday. Got her done! Whew! It wasn’t easy getting TWO videos done in one week while working FT. I don’t think I want to do that again while working. You can watch the video HERE! Prayers for Maddie who has a teeth cleaning and a decayed baby tooth that never fell out that has to be pulled. I don’t like putting her to sleep because Mom lost a toy poodle that way. We said we’d never do it, but this is going to make Maddie sick (maybe already has) if we don’t do this. This happens tomorrow. And I’m worried about it…
