Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Thank You!

Posted on November 24, 2016 by

“Happiness is a habit. And gratitude is the behavior that forms it. Want to be happy? Practice. Not just on the holiday that tells you to. But every day!” ~from How to be Happy “Enter with the password: ‘Thank you!’ making yourself … Continue reading →

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How to be Happy

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
My holiday comedy sketch The Thanksgiving Fairy features Rick and Toodie, a married couple who are having one of those “nothing-to-be-thankful-for” days. Ever had one of those?  (OK, I might as well admit up front…

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Thanksgiving is Coming!

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite days (it’s also celebrated in other countries on other dates). But for many it’s real name should probably be Self-indulgence Day. So, enjoy, but don’t forget… To pause and be thankful: To take a moment to remember … Continue reading →

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Rough Grace

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

It was 30 years ago today, on the Friday before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was crawling with pre-holiday misery. Planes were late and tempers were flaring. The holidays might … Continue reading →

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Holiday Icons

Posted on December 15, 2015 by

“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.” ~William Shakespeare

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Buy, Buy, Baby, Buy, Buy!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Why is everyone online?  I thought it was Cyber Monk Day. (P.S. I painted a selfie.) Many have overspent already. Therefore, I humbly propose a new day to follow Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Destitute Tuesday (note that lettering for … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2015 by

“Happiness is a habit. And gratitude is the behavior that forms it. Want to be happy? Practice. Not just on the holiday that tells you to. But every day!” ~from How to be Happy

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