Monthly Archives: August 2007

August 1 marked the first anniversary of my One-Sentence Journal. For a long time, I’d been alarmed by how little I remembered about my own past. In particular, because one of my resolutions is to “Appreciate this time of life,” I felt the impulse to keep a record of the pattern of our days (not to mention the funny things … →

“Sir, it is surprising how people will go to a distance for what they may have at home.” –Samuel Johnson. * Here on vacation, where I rejoice to find my favorite brand of salsa in the store or WiFi at the library, I think of this remark by Johnson. And laugh at myself.

Being on vacation makes it easier to see the world in a different way, and one thing I’m trying to do – now, and when I get back home – is to notice the light. The sun’s strength at different times of day – the shapes and colors of clouds – the clarity of the atmosphere – shadows – moonlight … →

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about friendship. Studies show that having close relationships is one of the absolute key elements to a happy life. One of my goals is to make new friends, but perhaps an even more important goal is to try to stay close to the friends I already have. With this in mind, when … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Nine extremely simple and easy tips to take a lot of stress out of your day. When I was little, I was always puzzled by the maxim, “A stitch in time saves nine.” I couldn’t figure out what that meant. Finally, light dawned: a single stitch, made in good time, saves the trouble … →