The Joy of Ellen
Last week I wrote about how every day is like Mother’s Day in the Nosy Parker household. So, now that the actual holiday is fast approaching, what are we doing […]
Joy in (Unexpectedly Early) Caregiving
When I was 9 years old, I wrote my first book about caring for my mother, titled “Do you know what I’ll do?” I found it in the garage recently […]
Joy of Writing on Trains
I’ve been fascinated with trains since I was a small child. I love the gentle rolling feeling that stays with you even after you get off the train. The marvelously […]
Joy from a Rescue Dog
A little more than four years ago, I adopted a rescue dog. I fell madly in love with Abby immediately. The lopsided, extra-large tongue and the bugged-out eyes simply melted […]
Joyful Tech Innovations
Growing up in the Bay Area, I looked forward to MacWorld every year. My mother, a lifelong Apple addict, would come home with bags crammed with goodies and stories of […]
Finding Joy in the Everyday
This past New Year’s, I made part of my resolution to blog about finding the joy. The concept has been on my mind a lot, though I haven’t shared much […]
The Joy of Shakespeare in Santa Cruz
Every year we look forward to Shakespeare in Santa Cruz, but now it is in danger of closing. There are just a few hours left to save this precious treasure […]
A Smile With Every Sip
As part of my 2014 mantra of Finding the Joy, here’s my latest wee project that brings a smile to my face with every sip. It’s perfect if you’re trying […]
Recycling Resolutions — it’s about finding the joy
It’s that time of year again, when everyone is making resolutions. Perhaps you’ve broken yours already? Or have you stayed strong? I make resolutions three times a year. It just […]
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