A blog that emphasizes positivity in a negative world
Do you ever feel like time is going by so fast that you just can’t find time to do anything? I’ve felt that way often, even in my retirement years. I often think back to the great people of the… Read moreEver Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Time to do Anything?
Wow…with everything going on (COVID, politics, etc.) it seems like there’s nothing out there but bad news. So, in the interest of providing as much positivity as possible, here are 99 Good News Stories you probably didn’t read or think… Read moreIt’s Not ALL Bad News…
Please take 5 minutes to watch the video at this link. Sportscaster Ernie Johnson spoke to athletes at Alabama to tell them that they need to know that: They have value Everybody has value You need to know you have… Read moreBe a Better Human
Well, it’s been sometime since my last entry. I unretired, then re-retired and found myself out of my habit of posting. However today, I read this article from the Olympics and found myself once again reveling in the simple acts… Read moreOlympic Acts of Kindness
As you probably know, the midwest experiences a derecho several weeks ago. What’s a derecho, you ask? It’s a windstorm with 100mph winds capable of doing major damage. One person who experienced a major problem was a paralyzed man from… Read moreFootball in a different light
If you haven’t checked out John Krasinski’s new YouTube series called SGN (Some Good News), you MUST check it out. This is a much needed look at the world in a difficult time. If you’re not familiar with John Krasinski… Read moreICMYI (in case you missed it)
Are ya goin’ crazy yet with all this “social distancing” and quarantining? It’s an interesting time for all of us, and I suspect more difficult for some than for others. I thought I’d check around to see how folks are… Read moreFriendship During Tough Times
Back today with 11 more ways to stay positive in tough times. I think we can all agree that the arrival of the coronavirus (I deliberately didn’t capitalize this word…I won’t give it that much respect) has quickly changed our… Read moreSome Positive Habits for Tough Times (Like NOW!)
Well, it’s been a very interesting week! The word of the week is CANCELED! Just about everything seems to be canceled: sports, church services, public gatherings, state parks…and the list goes on. I can hear the frustration and concern in… Read moreHow to Be Positive in the Coronavirus World
The world can be hard on all of us! There are a lot of reasons we get stressed out these days. For example, politics, economy, taxes, bills, our team losing in the playoffs, etc. But, we can’t give up. So,… Read moreIt Can Be Hard to Be Happy…