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DysHappiness

This week has been disturbing. I considered stopping at that: This week has been disturbing. My surroundings have felt: Dystopian Disjointed Dysfunctional Distant I have felt: Discomfortable Disoriented Disordered Displaced It is not that we shouldn’t feel the way that … Continue reading

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Viral Happiness

Facts: • As of today, March 14, there have been approximately 150,000 cases and more than 5,000 deaths attributed to coronavirus worldwide. • More than 70,000 of those with coronavirus have recovered. • There have been more traffic fatalities (approximately … Continue reading

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Happiness? Not today.

I am 60; born on 12-3-1959. This week my wife turns 60; born on 3-3-60. We were both born on a 3, three months apart. We were both born on a Thursday. We have 3 children. Our youngest is 30; … Continue reading

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Cheating on Happiness

This week I have been thinking about cheating in baseball. If you have not been keeping up, the Astros were caught. When I first heard about their scheme, I was appalled, as many were and still are. But with a … Continue reading

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Happiness: A Meeting in the Middle

It is okay, and at times it is necessary, to be difficult; (i.e. doubt, ask questions, debate alternatives). It is never okay to lack empathy and a reasoned awareness. Of course, the difficulty therein is the ability to balance the … Continue reading

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