Well Ladies and Gentlemen it seems like Valentine’s Day is a “Hallmark Holiday” that few celebrate!?!? Is it the economy, is it people were too busy to reply to my emails? I received a very limited response despite resending the…
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Thinking Yourself Happy: Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones
••• Susan was extremely sensitive. A real or imagined slight, a harsh glance, an overlooked letter, a minor criticism would send her into the depths of gloom and anguish. Her sister remarked: “Susan gets hit by emotional Mack trucks ten…
My Writing and the World of Punctuation, According to Hal!
Thinking Yourself Happy: Avoiding Self-Fascism
••• Zelda was very intolerant of herself. She was kind and merciful towards others, but the standards she set for herself were severe. She was so hard on herself that she frequently punished herself psychologically ~ or even denied herself…
Black Bean Brownies; Healthy, Moist, and Delicious!
Thinking Yourself Happy: Jumping to Conclusions
••• Charles met Debbie at a friend’s wedding and found her to be very attractive. A few weeks later, he invited her to join him for dinner with two other couples. Debbie was so quiet throughout the evening that Charles…
Hippy New Years! That’s What I said!
Some of My Friends’ Families New Years’ Traditions
Thinking Yourself Happy: On Making Judgements vs. Being Judgemental
••• Howard was nicknamed “the judge.” He hadn’t spoken to his older brother for three years as a result a minor incident. One of his coworkers said, “He brings to mind a kangaroo court in which the judge eagerly slams…