Live Happy. Live Well. – Don't Be A Cow

Stop and Smell the Flowers

Written by George and Rachel Barker on February 24, 2020. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well.. Leave a Comment

On our blog for Valentine’s Day we suggested to “Stop and Smell the Roses.” Here’s an absolutely wonderful story and some photographs captured in June 2019. [Article published on DIYPhotography.Net. Original link below] PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURES THE CUTEST SQUIRREL EMBRACING AND SMELLING A FLOWER February 12, 2020 by Ole Henrik Skjelstad You know that humans enjoy smelling flowers, its not a big surprise. A squirrel enjoying an intimate moment with a flower is way rarer....

Here’s something that will make you smile

Written by George and Rachel Barker on November 18, 2019. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well., Soulful Empowerment. Leave a Comment

Courtesy of some members who subscribe to the happiness blog. They’re currently on a vacation in Greece and came upon this store.

Small Acts of Kindness go a long way

Written by George and Rachel Barker on October 11, 2019. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well., Soulful Empowerment. Leave a Comment

In “Day 18” of Don’t Be a Cow! we talk about simple, small acts of kindness. Often we think of being kind or generous as something HUGE. Think Philanthropy or Anonymous donations that fund a museum. But, small acts of kindness can go a long way. Maybe it’s just making a co-worker a cup of tea or remembering a relative’s birthday – even when it’s just an online card. 🙂 Remember the Ice Water challenge? This article will give you an idea of the difference...

Why We Laugh

Written by George and Rachel Barker on August 10, 2019. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well., Soulful Empowerment. Leave a Comment

How to Be Happy? A Nearly 90-Year-Old Has Some Advice

Written by George and Rachel Barker on June 11, 2019. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well., Soulful Empowerment. 1 Comment

Judith Viorst, the author of iconic children’s book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, has never loved her life more than she does now. She’s also almost 90. By Judith Viorst May 28, 2019 https://www.glamour.com/story/how-to-be-happy-judith-viorst?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Don’t Be A Cow and Follow the herd says Chicago Trib writer

Written by George and Rachel Barker on May 11, 2019. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well., Soulful Empowerment. Leave a Comment

We love that he is sharing our advice. BE HAPPIER. Don’t follow the herd. And have a happy Mother’s day. Column: Don’t be a cow and follow the herd. Stay home on Mother’s Day. A jampacked restaurant brunch is no way to treat the women in your life on Mother’s Day. Celebrate at home. (Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune) John KassContact Reporter /* */ Chicago Tribune If you’re thinking about going out for Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, gathering the siblings, in-laws...

Magnificent Silliness

Written by George and Rachel Barker on February 2, 2019. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well.. Leave a Comment

Coverage of Punxsy Phil, the grand prognosticator UPDATE: America's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day and has predicted an early spring.Celebrity groundhog and weather forecaster Punxsutawney Phil exits his burrow to deliver his forecast. Posted by Fox News on Saturday, February 2, 2019

Scottish Grandma reads “Wonky Donkey” and it is hysterical

Written by George and Rachel Barker on November 30, 2018. Posted in Live Happy. Live Well.. Leave a Comment

Talk about happy! We guarantee this will bring a smile to your face. And it’s practically impossible not to join in the laughter. Watch and see. From the Toronto Star: Thanks to a viral video of Janice Clark reading Craig Smith’s The Wonky Donkey to her baby grandson, and her breathless amusement over lines such as “He was a honky-tonky winky wonky donkey,” the 2009 picture book about a three-legged, one-eyed donkey has started flying off the shelves again, suddenly becoming No. 1 on the...

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