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“Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic.” – Rosalind Russell
I am having a blast creating my new works of art. I am trying to figure out what to call the creations because I believe the process is so new! Some call it mixed media – using more than one art process – which in my case is photography and...Read More
Each of the five Grosse Pointes, (suburbs of Detroit) has its own unique history and charm. Below are some suggestions for enjoying a great day! Grosse Pointe Park: Start your tour in the shopping area near LeRouge Bakery at 15215 Kercheval Ave. and try a coffee and croissant. Shops open...Read More
I am excited to start my sixth decade today and am feeling very grateful to still be here to do so. I have lost many friends and family that I have known and loved, and still love, and recognize it is a privilege to age. I am working on aging...Read More
This photo is of the women who raised me. I am on the far right. (L to R: My mother, sister, cousin Carol, grandmother, and aunt). Their influence poured into me like an empty cup. I drank it up. I look at the five of them and know that I...Read More
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” – Amelia Earhart June 30th would be our mother’s 93rd birthday! In her memory we started Society of Joy Spreaders in 2014 to carry on her spirit, lift and inspire...Read More
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Looking back on 2020 I like to think I have learned a lot about who I am, who is important to me, and what I want to do in my life. At some point last year, I decided to dig up and dust off some projects I had been planning...Read More
This post is for Grosse Pointe History lovers! It is my gift to you! I had this one of a kind document retyped to be able to share it with my community. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It was created by the Works Progress Administration...Read More
We have heard a lot about isolation and loneliness in 2020 and its injury to our health (equal to smoking 20 cigarettes a day). So, how do we become proactive with our relationship building skills? What are the skills we need to build to become better connected and strengthen the...Read More
I am so excited to start introducing you to our expanding network of Joy Spreaders. In the coming months we will be sharing expertise to help introduce more joy into your life. I would like to introduce you to Jody Pear who is also launching her new beautiful book today!...Read More
In 2014 we launched Happy Go Lucky Girl. We started out by focusing on becoming more mindful, present and appreciative and have now evolved into a movement of like-minded women to support and encourage our best selves and each other in life. We would like to invite all of you...Read More
