Category Living a Happy Life

Happy July 4th – Independence Day in America! It’s a good time to think back to the reasons the American colonies were motivated to declare independence, and war, on Britain. Basically, it was taxes. As the American colonies grew and…

It’s porch time! From late spring through mid Autumn the best place to enjoy a lazy day is on your porch. If you’re lucky enough to have a porch on your house. Porches were a key part of social life…

I’ve noticed that dessert choices on menus at fine dining restaurants rarely include pie. You’ll find flan, crème brulee, mousse, cheesecakes and other delectables. But usually, to find a dessert menu with selections of pie, you need to be at…

I got hooked at the age of 8. My grandparents took me to a country auction at a house in Oakland Mills. Grandma gave me four quarters to bid on something. I bought a beautiful green depression glass candy dish…

Everyone eventually has that milestone birthday they don’t want to acknowledge. For some its turning 30. For others its 40. For me it was 50. I did not want to be 50. Shortly after my 50th birthday I saw a…

Of all the foods I love to make, soup is my favorite! In winter a warm bowl of home made soup is packed with health benefits. It opens nasal passages that get stuffed up from too much time indoors. It…

What’s not to love about Halloween? You get to dress up and transform yourself into your favorite superhero, fairy tale, movie or spooky character, and be whoever and whatever you want! People give you candy and treats just for showing…

Did you know that the average adult laughs only 17 times a day? And the average child laughs 300 times a day! Obviously, as we get older we are losing our sense of humor. And that’s not funny! Who doesn’t…