Joy is a visceral reaction that is for me less frequent than happiness and also less easily obtained. There is no product to buy that will automatically produce joy – at least to my knowledge – and there is no advertising campaign that aims to sell joy (except, ironically, for a dishwashing liquid). Every consumer…
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Happy Anniversary to My Nieces, Leslie Leatherwood and Haley Broussard Leatherwood
I wrote the post below in 2015 to celebrate my niece, Leslie Leatherwood’s marriage to Haley Broussard. Leslie is the daughter of my late brother and sister-in-law, Sandra Adams Leatherwood. Since their wedding day, Leslie and Haley have had twin daughters, Sierra and Marina, who are now 4 years old. I just want to reach…
#55 – Something That Makes Me Happy – Reflecting on My Life in 2023
I want to spend my writing time this evening reflecting on the positive aspects of my life that were present in 2023. I think that would be a suitable ending for the year on New Year’s Eve. This list will certainly not be all-inclusive or in any particular order since I am relying on my…