Finding A Piece of Happiness

These stories hit me differently. They depict survival with a moment or two of relief, happiness, and support from total strangers.

Every Six Days

I return everything to its place. Then in about six days, it all needs to be done again.

A New Place

There's something about sharing a new experience that seems exciting.

Words on Paper

A dream becomes very real with a little bravery and a few pieces of paper.

All in A Day's Work

Laundry, dishes, emails, errands, and work can fill an entire day. The trick is knowing what needs your attentions first.

Putting the Pieces Together

Sometimes you can't see the final picture when you're just starting out. You have to keep putting the pieces together.

Confidence to Boot

The day a couple of extra inches changed my world.

Wanna Be Friends?

I was standing on a stranger's front step, hoping to make a new friend.

'Tis the Season

The busy season comes every year. The trick is preparing for it before it arrives, so you can take time taking care of your customers instead of scrambling to catch up.

All in a Summer's Day

It's OK not to like everything.

Your Almost

From far away, things can seem like a fit. But the closer you get, the more you realize it's not. Then you have to be honest with yourself.

A New Kind of Trend

I spent years following food trends before listening to my own body and finding what works for me.