Bah! Humbug! is Perfectly Fine

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It’s quite alright to say, “No!” to a holiday. It's ok to write off an entire season. Sometimes holidays are worthy of looking forward to. Sometimes they're not. It's perfectly fine to ignore the myriad external messages elbowing each other to influence us. People, companies, cultures, they all would love for us to spend, do, and feel… Continue reading Bah! Humbug! is Perfectly Fine

“Open Me First,” by Sharon Lynne Bonin-Pratt: Reblog

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Drawing of a wrapped present6 tips for heartfelt giving by writer and fellow blogger Sharon Lynne Bonin-Pratt

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The holiday dilemma: what do you get for the person who has everything?

Perhaps something goofy like slippers that sing Rock Around the Clock, or something extravagant like a set of diamond encrusted napkins rings, the kind of thing that becomes an expensive party joke. Maybe a bauble like a garden statue of lighted snowmen or a set of holiday themed coffee mugs, useless most of the year because, well, they’re holiday themed and who wants to drink coffee in July with Rudolph’s red nose stenciled on it? We can get truly original: a dozen bottles of wine with personalized labels, Humphrey Malarkey Family Reserve Chardonnay, so it looks like Uncle Humph became a boutique vintner on Christmas Eve.  Another possibility is the very exclusive Himalayan Cilantro Sea Salt Spa Scrub with Acai Crystals – imagine how much fun Great Aunt Agnes will have trying to figure out…

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Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words

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Is New Year's when you resolve to improve your life? A life and career coach, as well as a blogger, Julie Morris recommends we start this very minute... We all want to be happier, smarter, healthier… better, right? Well, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little self-improvement.  But there’s no rule out there that says… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words

Who’s Perfect? a video via David Kanigan

Still from "Because Who is Perfect?" video
Still from "Because Who is Perfect?" video
Still from “Because Who is Perfect?” video

Who’s attractive? What’s chic? Always it’s a good time to embrace our humanity and our uniqueness — but now is better than ever. Hoping Kanigan’s post makes you smile like it did me …

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Argentine Tango Elegante: Another brief class video by da-AL

My and my honey dancing Argentine Tango Elegante

Many thanks to our great teachers, Alyssa and Martin. Enjoy ... https://youtu.be/9Z2PTRYwrfc&rel=0 When's the last time you danced with your honey?