Cleanliness is a key factor in happiness. I can recall certain soothing nights spent up late cleaning through stressful times in my life. Yes, I sound loony and I AM…
Margot Knows the Sun
Did you ever read the short story “All Summer in a Day,” by Ray Bradbury? It’s a story about young children in a classroom on Venus. On Venus, it always…
My Latest Go-to Outfit
Your Happy Hour Spot
Right on the water in West Seattle is Marination Ma Kai (beside the sea). Chris found this place on Yelp. It is a Korean, Hawaiian fusion spot with menu items…
Make an Instant BFF
Making friends can be a beautiful, slow, growing process or you can be BFFs with someone instantly. Try this method. 1. Listen. Be curious, present, interested. 2. Be vulnerable. Share…
People Who Play M.A.S.H. Get What They Want
Did you play M.A.S.H. (stands for mansion, apartment, shack, house) as a kid? It was that game where you had lists of: who you were going to marry, what kind…
Should I Go to Grad School?
Are you contemplating graduate school? I went, loved it, had awesome career opportunities, met some of my best friends and I’ll never regret it. At the same time, I wouldn’t…
Food Math and You’re Not Dying, You’re Fat
Are you one of those people whose only daily math consists of estimated calorie counting to stay slim? My “Beautiful Mind” sees arithmetic like this: If I eat breakfast like…
Happy Mother’s Day!
What did you do to honor your mom today? We went out to a Korean restaurant for lunch, Panera for tea and talking and then COSTCO. It has been years…
What Are Your Perfect Relationship Roles?
The perfect relationship role for you is the one that makes you the happiest. Do you have a good idea of what each person in your ideal relationship does to…
