Numbered lists are ubiquitous. From the best-selling book, Fifty Shades of Grey, to Martha Stewart’s “11 Whoopie Pies,” everything published these days is counted, quantified, and numbered. As always, I have waited to jump on… 551 Happy Spots
It seems that I am not the only one with something important to say about suffering. For another masterful look at the subject, read “What Suffering Does,” by David Brooks in the NYTimes (April 7,… Suffering is optional
You’re going to love this! Mepsnbarry.com now has a short video of Flutterby sailing, with a musical soundtrack featuring my friends Michael Greiner and Doeri Welch. I filmed it during our shakedown cruise with the… Flutterby's bound for to go
“It’s the fruitcake of stew,” said the young man in a chef’s hat, stirring a gigantic pot over a propane burner. His companions from the Altamaha Technical College Culinary Arts program laughed, but they all… A Tablespoon of Happiness
Eleven months ago, I grabbed a tiger by the tail, and when it took off, I didn’t let go. As is often the case with tigers that one is holding by their rear-most appurtenance, I… Grabbing a tiger by the tail
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what is a 12-minute video worth? This one is priceless. It documents the road trip I took with my special needs brother, Hank, and his thoughts… A special trip with my Special brother – video link
I came back from Burning Man a changed woman. Not in any large, obvious way. Just a few little things. The world seems like a funnier place now. I dyed my bangs pink. Then I… Put the costumes away and no one will get hurt
Writing a birthday limerick is simple and doesn’t take a lot of time. In this age of conspicuous consumption, a simple birthday limerick is a great way to celebrate someone special without bringing more styrofoam,… How to write a birthday limerick