Cougar closes trails
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Hunka treated unfairly?
UN to vote on Haiti
Nightclub fire kills 13
Shutdown averted
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Streaming threshold set
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The Happiness Connection
Happiness Connection columnist on hiatus
Reen Rose's is on hiatus until the fall. Her weekly column, The Happiness Connection, which appears every Sunday, will return then.
How kindness reduces wrinkles
I was reminded on recently when we were at Costco buying a storage shed, just how many kind people there are in our community. The box with the unassembled shed...
Nothing as tempting as temptation itself
I’m not sure how I attract, and am attracted to, men who have great metabolisms and can eat pretty much anything they want without gaining weight....
Don't measure yourself by the achievements of others
When I first started teaching in England, I loved the idea of school uniforms. I’d seen how cruel students could be about the clothes their classmates...
Why a shower helps solve some problems
In my last home I had an amazing shower. It was one of my favorite features in the entire house. I came to view it as a magic portal to clarity and creativity....
What every woman should know
On Facebook last week, I came across a post from my friend Pamela. She shared “What Every Woman Should Know” by author Pamela Redmond Satran. It...
Why we should embrace aging
Whatever the date on your birth certificate, there’s something we all share. We’re aging and that seems to be an easier process for some than...
The power of naming your emotions
Humans are programmed to pay more attention to problems than to the things that make them happy. It’s part of our drive to survive. In more primitive...
Are you limited or limitless?
I wonder what life would be like if you believed you could do anything you put your mind to. Maybe you already have that level of self-belief. If so,...
Not on you to-do list? Not a problem
I love making lists. It’s been an important part of my work process for as long as I can remember. So, imagine my distress when I happened upon a blog...
Move in unison with someone else and boost your self-esteem
Do you pause regularly to think about your gallbladder, blood flow, or brain health? If you do, I applaud you. However, you may be like me and countless others...
Dealing with conflict is often a difficult task
I have a friend who’s very near and dear to my heart, but I suspect I’ve disappointed her over the past few months. Staying in touch has become more...
Moving from frustration to calm
I spent more time than I care to think about on the phone with CRA last week. I didn’t expect it to be easy and it wasn’t. I found myself with a...
Finding wisdom beyond your fears
Recently, scrolling through Facebook, this statement caught my attention: “We don’t need to be wise beyond our years. All we need is to be wise...
Creating helpful habits increases happiness
About half of everything you do during any particular day, is habitual. That means you do it automatically with a minimal amount of conscious thought. My day...
A word can improve your year
As the new year arrives, I’ve started to turn my attention to what I want to accomplish in 2023. I’m more excited about the potential and...
Don't get engulfed by the enormity of a project
As I sit down to write my column this week, I can’t help but sigh. I love writing, but right now I’m struggling to find time. I’m in the...
Emotional hangovers and honeymoons
There are many misconceptions about happiness. If you believe all the hype, you might think you should be happy all of the time and if you’re not,...
Why you're not always happy
I was driving down the road the other day when I noticed intensely positive emotions bubbling up to the surface. I could feel butterflies building in my...
Happiness tips to get you through the dull days of winter
Not only did winter arrive with a blast last week, but we also had to deal with falling back into Pacific Standard Time. If you’re eagerly anticipating...
