At this very moment as I open my laptop to write this article, it is raining. Not your everyday rain – sheets of rain, buckets of rain, howling rain, pouring rain,... With sunlight in my heart and gratitude for you, the readers of The Happy Herald, enjoy finding something to be thankful for everyday!

How much should you tell other people about what is really important to you? Should you broadcast your dreams to everyone in hopes that others will honor your intentions and support you? Or would you be wiser to keep your visions to yourself and avoid debilitating criticism?

“We typically see December bookings peak in October and November, but families are locking in their holiday vacation plans much earlier than usual,” said Melanie Fish, Vrbo’s travel expert.

The holiday season may result in a renewed sense of grief, especially as well-intentioned individuals are encouraging those who are grieving to participate in traditional festivities.

Addictions are as complicated and diverse as the people who have them. While smoking, gambling, using drugs including alcohol, eating unhealthy foods, and sexual addiction are just some of the more familiar destructive habits, gossip, self judgment and negative thinking are equally addictive and damaging.

It’s that time of year where we deliberately give thanks. THANK GOODNESS we dedicate a holiday for thankfulness, right? Often times, we are scrambling, putting out fires, dealing with disasters, focusing on what’s NOT working. When all the while, with a deep sigh, a deeper breath, and a moment where we can collect our thoughts, we can then begin the appreciation process.

Thankfully, we did not worry about it. Thirty years ago we were married by a justice of the peace on a rainy November day in Rochester, NY. I suppose if my boys run into paperwork problems along the way, my mom will be winking at me from heaven.