It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about. ~ Dale Carnegie

If it's productive work, it makes you happy, right?

Not so much. The book I just published, Wiser Now, was therapeutic in some ways. However, I am hoping that my shared story will encourage other women (and men) to consider the suitability of potential mates even before going on that second date. Sometimes we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, or it’s just awkward. I’d say, “Get over it.” This is your life. Take charge of it. That’s all I’m going to say about that.

I also mentioned another book, and I am busy editing and categorizing my first year’s blog posts for that endeavor. That one will be both productive and entertaining.

The last recent learning opportunity is getting back to my dulcimer. My daughter gave it to me 18 months ago and while I haven’t ignored it, I haven’t given it the attention it deserves. I have a lesson scheduled with a professional this month, and hopefully I’ll learn enough to increase my comfort level. I’ve already been playing enough for Cove visitors for them to hear how this uniquely Appalachian instrument sounds. Some have never seen one, or even heard of it. 

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