Category Archives: happiness

What a difference!

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Beth W.

One year ago today, I could not have foreseen the events that would unfold. Exactly a year ago today, I tested positive for Covid, was dealing with mind games and threats from my narcissist ex and was feeling defeated, dejected … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpe Diem, creativity, Dating, feelings, happiness, independence, Let it go, Love Yourself, moving on, relationships, watercolor practice | Tagged adversity, alone, angel, caring, challenges, do what brings you joy, drawing, endings, ex-husband, happiness, hopeful, joy, kindness, letting go, life goes on, love, love yourself, painting, watercolor | 10 Comments

“Happy” Holidays

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Beth W.

Happy, happy Christmas that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home! Charles Dickens Remembering … Continue reading →

Posted in anticipating good, Beautiful, Celebrate, completing tasks, Embrace Life, happiness | Tagged Christmas lights, happy, Happy Holidays, home, memories, smiley | 8 Comments

A “BOO-tiful” Day!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Beth W.

But I love Halloween and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner. Evan Peters We spent part of the day hollowing out our pumpkins and carving jack-o-lanterns. 🎃 The girls did a fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, completing tasks, happiness, Imagination, originality, spooky | Tagged carving pumpkins, celebrating, creativity, exchange students, fun, Halloween | 11 Comments

If He Would Have Been Faithful…..

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Beth W.

This song popped into my head while I was mowing my front lawn for the last time this season. If you haven’t tried it, I assure you that the steady drone of the lawnmower is wonderful for processing deep thoughts. … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Let it go, love, moving on, relationships | Tagged Chicago, ex, faithful, If She Would Have Been Faithful, love language, new relationship, thankful | 9 Comments

Nice and Easy

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Beth W.

Nice and easy Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Embrace Life, happiness, living life to the fullest, love, relationships | Tagged Falling in love, happiness, Is it love?, love, Nice and easy, sweetheart | 15 Comments

Happiness

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Beth W.

Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower. – John Harrigan Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, adventure, Carpe Diem, Embrace Life, happiness, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged canvas 2 paint, gnomes, happiness, mini golf, Oscar Levant, painting class, Robert Green Ingersoll, Welcome Gnomies | 5 Comments

The Lost Has Been Found!!! 🎉😁🎉

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beth W.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost. Gilbert K. Chesterton Friday was a red letter day in our happy household! Mara’s bag had been lost since she arrived on the 17th, but finally on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, happiness, patience, persevere, thankfulness | Tagged adversity, celebrate, challenges, exchange year problems, lost luggage | 12 Comments

Alone is not the worst thing to be

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Beth W.

I think this quote from Robin Williams is so accurate. I truly used to think that being alone was the worst thing that could happen to me. I’m an introvert, so huge crowds drain me, but I do crave connections. … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, happiness, love, Love Yourself, patience, relationships | Tagged alone, drawing, hopeful, love, perfect person, robin williams, single, special someone | 14 Comments

Love Me, Love My Music (or at least my LOVE of music)

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Beth W.

Here is a hint how to touch my heart. ❤ Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, love, Music | Tagged Affirmation, Love Me Love My Music, Music, playlist, Spotify | 21 Comments

Thank God for the Givers!

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Beth W.

There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. Marlo Thomas The world is made up of givers and takers. At some time we have all given … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Nature, thankfulness | Tagged family, givers, gnome staircase, hike, Nature, takers, thankful, yard art | 19 Comments

Don’t Be Afraid To Be Silly

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Beth W.

Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment. Horace My nephew Noah joined me for a Canvas 2 Paint class yesterday. We had a fabulous time creating our ‘Hipster Gnomes”. … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, creativity, happiness, laughing, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged art, canvas 2 paint, creativity, fun, gnome, hipster gnome, painting, silly, unique | Leave a comment

What a Day!!

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Beth W.

This morning I woke up much earlier than I normally do on Saturday. No sleeping in when you have a mountain to climb! Well, maybe not quite a mountain, but a very significant hill out here in the beautiful Black … Continue reading →