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San Jose Hunt for Happiness

Detours Around the Loom: one woman's quest to weave creativity and family life into one tapestry

Meet Leslee Fiorella: “Textile designer, weaver, modern crafter, mom and wife trying to find her creative groove (and keep it) amidst the...
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In Harmony: Nature, Sisterhood, and Ritual-based Celebrations

Beggining with her own birth blessing two years ago, Karla Gormley felt inspired to give back some of the nourishing female support she's received...
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'Quirkyalone' author leaves Bernal to travel world

I was vaguely aware that Sasha Cagen, author of Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics (Harper, 2004) was a San Francisco resident....
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Hunt for happiness week ends--shouldn't it be longer?

It's not clear exactly why Hunt for Happiness week was plonked into the calendar on Jan. 17-23. It's been a cold, dreary week here in our...
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Heart "felt" fun: Fiber Artist Monica Ashley offers whimsical wool crafting workshops

Sweet Valentine's Treats crafted from wool, cotton, buttons, and paper.Photo provided by Monica Ashley DesignsMonica Ashley, fiber artist of 10...
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Intergenerational bonds through gardening

Ahh…Spring. Knee deep in snow, for so many of us it’s but a dream. But wait. Driving passed the local hothouse, my grandchildren want...
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Finding Love All Over Again

We know how you feel! Starting over is really difficult when it comes to love and marriage. Getting a divorce, breaking up, or losing the one you...
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Can you imagine life without your spouse?

At the end of every interview we conduct with happily and successfully married couples we ask the most powerful question of our interview protocol ...
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Hunting for Happiness Week

The week of January 17-23 is dedicated to hunting for happiness. This brings to mind two stories. The first story, a parable, is of a man who was...
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Happiness at work: A sign that you're on target with a successful career

Happiness at work is an indicator that you are on target with your career. The mood of happiness is a subtle reinforcer that emerges from within as...
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