Monthly Archives: November 2010
Authentic Happiness
Years ago, I discovered the Positive Psychology movement. Doctor Martin Seligman, of the University of Pennsylvania, a cognitive therapy guru, thought he knew how people could be happier. The big idea behind cognitive therapy is that we can change our … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Retirement, Rural Living
Tagged Doctor Martin Seligman, gratitude, happiness, Positive Psychology, The Authentic Happiness Center, University of Pennsylvania
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Rooster today, feather duster tomorrow
Back in August, I wrote about a chicken who adopted us. She laid us a few eggs, and though they were tiny, we had dreams of an endless free supply. We bought some chicken feed, named our girl Henny Penny— … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Life, Life abroad, Pets, Retirement abroad, Rural Living
Tagged crowing, Earnest Borgnine, Emperor of the North, hens, Lee Marvin, roosters, rural living
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“The rankest compound of villanous smell that ever offended nostril.” **
“I smell garbage,” I said. From his seat outside in the carport/terrace/studio, Jack replied, “It’s not me!” Jack can’t smell and doesn’t care much when I complain about odors. There was a noxious smell in the kitchen a few months … Continue reading
