What is happiness? Is it a mood? Is it a personality trait? Is it the way we approach life? Do we “find” happiness only in big things that happen in our lives? Can we find happiness in small things? Are we happy only when life seems to be going well for us? Can we be … Continue reading
It has happened before. Some amazing coincidence in the bookstore, a story I will tell for years afterward. The usual one is a cautionary tale for those who don’t wish to leave their name and the books they “want” on file at the store. Often the book will come in the day after their visit, … Continue reading
Monty seems to like dogs…as long as they don’t chase him. He has even played tag with a small dog which came to visit. If the dog’s going to chill out on the floor, Monty, being a tribal sort of little-lion, wants to join in. Yesterday he was trying to rub against and head-butt two … Continue reading
Children really are a big favorite with Monty. He is quite comfortable being read to. It is always surprising when he wakes up from a nap to go and see the children who come in the bookstore. He did that twice today. The pre-school boy was delighted when Monty gave him high-fives for treats. Monty … Continue reading
Well, that time has rolled around again. This month’s conversation might be a little too personal for some of you. Be brave. We are going to guess at what one thing your friends would change about you if they could. Of course, you could ask them, but here we just want to examine if we … Continue reading
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