A blog that emphasizes positivity in a negative world
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…
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)
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!)
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…
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post that encouraged us all to take a look at Fred Rogers and consider facing the world with an attitude and approach similar to his. I recently stumbled across this post. In it,… Read moreMore on Mr. Rogers
I, for one, am anxious to go see the new Tom Hanks movie about Mr. Rogers. I started this blog (and my quotes on Facebook and Twitter) because I felt the current of negativity that seems so prevalent in the… Read moreA Very Positive Role Model
Do you find it hard to be positive about life? Do you find yourself thinking negatively? Wouldn’t it be nice if there were just some simple things that could help turn those negative thoughts into positive ones? In Larry Alton’s… Read morePractical Tips for Thinking Positive Thoughts
Always on the lookout for positive things in the world, I came across this website which actually lists 100 positive examples. Yes, its from 2018, but it’s still pretty awesome! You may be familiar with some, but the list helps… Read more100 Examples of Genuine Good News in a Mostly Awesome World