Category Archives: Happiness

Size

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Val Gee

I was looking at homes on Zillow and noticed one for over one million dollars. Normally, I wouldn’t even look at the house, because it’s out of our price range; but I thought why not take a look. I opened … Continue reading →

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Relax

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Val Gee

Today is about becoming less tense. It is about finding ways to relax. And there are many ways to relax. Music is one way. The song ‘Weightless’ is supposedly one of the most relaxing songs ever recorded. However, I went … Continue reading →

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Forever

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Val Gee

Forever is a long time. It is without ever ending. We are not meant to live forever, unless your religion tells you of a life ever after. But we’re not talking about that—we’re talking about life on this earth, on … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Val Gee

Music is food for the soul. It uplifts, inspires and brings joy and clarity. I have actually cried listening to music; who can forget Elton John playing Candle in the Wind? All music is beautiful: the lyrics, the instruments and … Continue reading →

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Teddy

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Val Gee

When I was a little girl I had a teddy. He was blonde brown and had two brown glass eyes. He started out life quite fluffy, but over the years he became quite flat and his fur was matted—but I … Continue reading →

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Tchotchkies

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Val Gee

Tchotchies is derived from the Yiddish language to describe little decorative things of no purpose that we love to set around the house. I love tchotchkies. The word alone tumbles around the mouth like hot buttered toast. I think everyone … Continue reading →

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Programs

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Val Gee

Jeff my hubby is driving me to O’Hare airport. I am flying into Rochester, NY, then driving to Canandaigua to deliver a class called Introduction to Strategic Planning. Road-works decorate the highway: flaggers wave to slow us down; back hoe … Continue reading →

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Mocha

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Val Gee

Mocha caramel with sea salt—salt and sweet, just like life. I am sitting in Peets in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Jeff has gone to GE for a meeting and I am writing. I have the best life. I have time to write … Continue reading →

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Fitness

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Val Gee

Having family members who tell you like it is can be refreshing. So when my daughter came home tonight and said, “Mom you have to come to the Zumba class tomorrow. It is so much fun. ” I said, “Maybe.” … Continue reading →

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Break

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Val Gee

It takes work checking out your body and how you were feeling. It takes discipline and courage. Many people who are prone to depression don’t want to check on themselves. They prefer to let things be. The problem with that, … Continue reading →

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