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second chances
In the May issue of Flare magazine, there’s a great article by Hannah Sung – former MuchMusic VJ – entitled Second Chances. She writes about our fascination with stories of people who get a second...
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the dash
Writing for The Happy Life has taught me that positive inspiration can come from unexpected places. A gentleman I met recently in a gathering shared a heartfelt personal story. He spoke lovingly of...
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those who inspire us: Kim D
Each of my friends inspires me in their own way. Some inspire me to be more thoughtful. Some inspire me to be more positive. And others inspire me to be more adventurous and outgoing. My friend Kim...
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Christopher Plummer’s Passion
I recently listened to Jian Ghomeshi’s interview with 81 year old Canadian actor Christopher Plummer and found Plummer’s perspective on ‘work’ fascinating. Ghomeshi started out by reading the list of...
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happiness is …
It’s a rainy day in Toronto and I am reminded of a rainy day many years ago when my best friend and I took refuge in the Starbucks at Yonge and Davisville. I remember us staying there for...
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il dolce far niente
Throughout the ages, all across the world, humans have found the right language to describe their life experiences. The existence (or absence) of a word or expression in a certain language signifies...
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my happy places: St Jacobs
There is so much to see and do in Ontario during the summer that one can almost play tourist by staycationing here. I plan to take advantage of the nice weather this summer by spending some of my...
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happiness is…sweet traditions
Ever since my brother brought a box of fresh pastries from his local bakery to a family brunch, we have been hooked. Simple, unpretentious and delicious, they are the perfect complement to quality...
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paper boats
Here is a story that is just perfect for The Happy Life. I am currently enrolled in a Presentation course at York University. A classmate of mine, Sam, recently told us about a special experiment...
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5 things school taught me about happiness
In 1997, I was forced to leave university and begin full time work. Over the years, I have continued my education by taking evening courses whenever possible. Well, over a decade later, on July 28th...
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