Does the happiness of others make you happy? Well, according to a recent study, it makes most people sad.
When was the last time you rescued someone… mounting your trusty white steed and riding in to save the day?
I’ve recently become a new pet owner. My children bought me a 5 gallon fish tank for Christmas.
How many of you cringe when you pull a Jury Summons from your mailbox? Does panic ensue as you think of the many ways it will impact your life? Things like…
How many people do you know? How many friends do you have on Facebook? How many meaningful relationships do you have?
Thank you. Two simple words that mean so much. A small phrase that takes such a short time to say but we are often too busy to utter. It’s even been condensed to one word, “Thanks”, so it takes up less of our time.
Over the years I’ve had a love/hate relationship with running. Wait, I shouldn’t say that, my kids may read this. Let me start over… Over the years I’ve had a love/dislike relationship with running (that’s better). I guess I really shouldn’t fault running. It isn’t running that’s to blame, it’s me. After all, …
Today is a day of celebration in my family. My youngest has completed the first decade of his life. He’s 10 years old. I can’t believe it!
What it means to volunteer has changed over the years. The English word finds its origin, like most, in Latin and then from the French voluntaire, in the 17th century. It referred to one who offered himself willingly for military service as opposed to a conscript.
Each day of our lives we are presented with a great gift. In the instant it is received we determine how it will be used. Will we keep it close and enjoy all of its rewards for ourselves?
According to Gallup, 59% of Americans are unhappy with how we deal with the poor. I don’t know how people interpreted that question, but I would guess that most of the people surveyed considered how government programs helped the poor and whether they were adequate.
German author Jean Paul Richter said, “Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good; try to use ordinary situations.”
