happiness
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Happy New Dear?
I know we’re only getting started…but are you still with me? This morning, while the house was uber-duper-super-duper quiet, I spied a friend. Just as the sun rose, our backyard, which has been a haven for dear deer for years and years picked up a New Year’s dear deer visitor. (I have now officially tested Continue reading
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Evocative Artistry
Crawling into my soul I can occasionally discern connections between beloved works of art. Not because I have any training. I’m just a devoted patron and a woman in awe of artistry. All things visual draw me in and when I can use imagery to help solidify a feeling or capture a long-lost moment, my Continue reading
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My Natural State is Happy
I love hearing from former students. They pop up for all sorts of reasons. Letters of recommendation? Sure. Reference requests? Yes, yes. Fairly often. Outreach to ask for career or relationship advice? Definitely. Many of the referrals I receive in my consulting business come from former students and clients. They know that Vicki. When I Continue reading
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My Life, My Happiness
I know writer Hunter S. Thompson was an intriguing and controversial figure. I’ve found those two words – the adjectives ‘intriguing and ‘controversial’ – to be frequent descriptors when I think about him. I love reading about people who spent their lives stirring things up. 😉 It doesn’t mean I condone the behaviors or actions, but Continue reading
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Let the Sunshine Swivel Your Way
Take care of yourself…without losing yourself… Continue reading
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Spring in My Step
Summon that sunny attitude…and a little bounce, if you can… Continue reading
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Who Needs the Leaves?
Look beyond the leaves…the beauty is still there… Continue reading
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Be More than Mona
We can do better than Mona Lisa, can’t we? Continue reading
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“Begin Again”
A great movie nurtures my soul – filling me with happy! 😊 Continue reading
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Bumps & Blessings in Parenting
For the parents – encouragement and love from me to you! Continue reading
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Love, Magic, Wonder
Three words that matter most to me… Continue reading
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Confident – From the Inside Out
Empowerment and encouragement to be confident without relying on external validation. Continue reading
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Fisherman Joe
Managing expectations and remembering to be joyful. Continue reading
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