George’s Happiness Blog – Page 6

Ground Hog Day

Written by George and Rachel Barker on February 2, 2018. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. 2 Comments

Ground Hog Day – Said to be my favorite holiday, I understand that technically it’s not actually a holiday of the year. Why? First, it is a day of anticipation, the cold and bitterness of winter has set in and for many there is no relief in sight. People looking for any sign that will say the end of winter is near. Second, it is a fun and somewhat silly concept like Don’t Be A Cow. Think about the modern day lifestyle with tiny cell phones and computers and all the so-called...

Spontaneity vs. Planning

Written by George and Rachel Barker on January 14, 2018. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

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Tis the Season!

Written by George and Rachel Barker on December 12, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way. I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh. Snow bells ring, are you listening? Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul. Fresh baked cookies, candies, pies, and cakes. Colorful lights that fill the night sky. The sights, sounds, smells, and taste of the Christmas season. With all the special Christmas recipes, we hope you don’t forget about the two important...

A Thanksgiving Gobble

Written by George and Rachel Barker on November 21, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] https://youtu.be/vJrgqx2KylI Gobble, gobble, gobble Another toast, A little more wobble! O, to Thanksgiving To the feast That brings forth the day! O, to family To friends, That brings forth the joy! Gobble, gobble, gobble Another toast, A little more wobble! O, to pies à la mode To tummies about to explode That brings forth the...

Have You Ever?

Written by George and Rachel Barker on November 11, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

Now that the ghost and goblins have vanished for another year, we enter the month of Thanksgiving, quickly followed by the month of giving and receiving. I think it might be a great time to ask the question, “Have you ever … ?” Let’s look at dealing with Thanksgiving’s frantic pace. But first let me lay a little ground work. We all lead busy lives. For most of us, our days are filled with “to do lists”: goals, sets of accomplishments, and routines. On top of this,...

ANTS

Written by George and Rachel Barker on October 28, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed how quickly ants (Pronounced, aints, in the South) are able to relocate? You run them over with the lawn mower, or even spray poison on them and the next day, three feet away, is a new mound that is bigger than the first. (That image is an anthill in Africa, by the way).

TODAY

Written by George and Rachel Barker on October 13, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

Have you ever played the “Today Game”? Now, before I explain, let me give a little background. Maybe you have experienced this to some extent, too. There are times in life when everything seems to be going wrong. Some say it comes in threes, but there have been times when I wished it would have stopped at three. Transmission goes out, roof springs a leak, drier stops drying, and then … When we are going through these times, we hope for better times. We are assured that it will...

Blurred Vision? Blink, Blink, Blink!

Written by George and Rachel Barker on September 24, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

If you are a frequent reader of our blogs, you realize that we love taking everyday life happenings and making analogies to a deeper meaning. I like to think of it as making the simple out of the complex; however, Jane tends to think I just do the opposite and make the simple complex. In any event, see if you can follow along with this thought. We all experience times where our vision becomes temporarily blurred. So, what do we do? Blink! When do these moments tend to occur? When we are too focused Times...

Labor Day Weekend and the “Little Man”

Written by George and Rachel Barker on September 1, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

The Little Man Years ago, Alan Jackson recorded a song entitled the “Little Man.” The song tells the story of how many towns in this country started with the town squares, who were built by the “little man,” Years ago, Alan Jackson recorded a song entitled the “Little Man.” Years ago, Alan Jackson recorded a song entitled the “Little Man.” The song tells the story of how many towns in this country started with the town squares, who were built by...

Sunset

Written by George and Rachel Barker on August 25, 2017. Posted in George's Happiness Blog. Leave a Comment

I think we all know how beautiful a setting sun can be. I think the symbolism that goes along with it can be every bit as beautiful. In fact, when truly embraced, it can be so life changing that the visual beauty of a setting sun pales in comparison to the symbolism.Follow along for a few minutes and see if you agree. Before there was electricity – pre-electricity – it was easier to appreciate and understand the significance of a sunset. Most people relied on natural light for their livelihood;...

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