It was supposed to be the perfect start to a relaxing summer weekend. I left the grocery store Friday afternoon with a smile, anticipating a leisurely dinner with friends who were stopping by to visit with Tim and me on their annual trek from Chicago to the Delaware beaches. “Oh no!” I gasped, spotting my car in the parking lot. There, glistening in the sun, was my silver sedan — with an unfamiliar, smashed-in driver side corner, bumper hanging from its brackets. I ra

The other evening, Tim and I sat at the table with our respective laptops. I let out a heavy sigh. Tim looked up. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “Oh,” I said, “I was just checking the headlines. I feel like I have to brace for impact whenever I check the news these days.” I'm still trying to find that elusive balance between being informed and wanting to jump off a ledge. Between wars, political drama, economic uncertainty, and the relentless barrage of information coming at u

“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings." Lao Tzu Before today’s Little Bit of Happy, a quick reminder that Decide Happy Hour is back on May 20th at 7 PM ET. 🎉 I’ll be joined by my friend and “Calm Savant,” Ipek Williamson. If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated, or simply craving a little more calm and peace in your life — this one is for you. ✨Come join us. Here's the link. Have a beautiful day, and enjoy this Little Bit of Happy! I call