There he is. He walks into the room and heads turn. He smiles. His chin is up. He looks his lunch companion in the eye and shakes his hand. He is working that suit and you do not know what he is selling, but you are ready to buy. Look at her. She knows she is a catch. When you look her in the eye, she does not look away. She is gracious, but not fawning. She could take you or leave you. ~smile~ She has a life and it shows. She will not slow down unless she has a good reason. Something about her complete lack of desperation makes her seem completely irresistible. Confidence is Incredibly … [Read more...]

All too often, I blame the weather for my moods. When the sun is up, the day is bright, the temperature is pleasant, and the sky is the bluest of blues, I typically feel happy. When the sun is hiding, the day is dark, the temperature is not so pleasant, and the sky is gray, I typically feel blue. “Another gloomy day? Really?” But, the happiest people are the ones who see the bright spot in dark situations. They can spot the flower hidden under the weeds. They can look at an abandoned home and imagine a beautiful castle. Some of us are naturally optimistic, but many of us have to remind … [Read more...]