Words. Used wisely, they spark many emotions in a person, including make someone smile, laugh, feel loved, create a sense of safety, or build esteem. Used irresponsibly, words can do serious damage to another. They
Last year I wrote an anti-New Year's resolutions post. It was about picking fun goals to focus on, and enjoying the year. The idea was to not create a list that is frustrating and impossible
Yesterday I shared posts that meant the most to me in 2012, the ones that best defined my year. As promised, today I am sharing the top ten most popular posts from 2012. First, though,
Tomorrow I will be sharing the top ten posts I published in 2012. It's based upon what readers liked the most of my writing effort in 2012. Today, though, I share my own review of
"The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." ~Ben Franklin This quote was the opening for a documentary entitled Happy that I recently watched, and it
When a tragedy strikes, we, as a nation, grieve with the victims and their families. We feel touched by the heartbreaking accounts when the tragedy is a natural disaster, but so much more when the
One of the three tenets of Naked Girl in a Dress is happiness, which is why it is written about here often. I have touched upon topics of gratitude, embracing change, optimism, forgiveness, happiness being
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year; decorating the house, gathering with special friends and family, making wonderful holiday-centric meals, attending fun parties, and baking are all things people look forward to between
"I am never getting married again." "There's probably only a 10% chance we will still be together at Thanksgiving." "You have no business remarrying either, Sean." "Let's promise to see that movie in December even
Readers have been on a roller coaster with me, sharing my excitement over a new relationship, and my tears at it's conclusion. I write from my heart, sharing it all. When it comes to commitment,
