“True JOY is discovered, not earned…
and remains beautifully independent of circumstance.”
Lucky Duck Living Founder, Thais Zoe
In developing the mission for Lucky Duck Living, there were several tenets that I’ve followed in developing the brand: Premium Fit and Feel Made in America 100% Organic Cotton A portion to benefit domestic non-profit organizations Complete customer satisfaction Clever illustrations that make you feel happy when you wear a Lucky Duck Living tee. Naturally, I am attracted to other entrepreneurs, designers and … Continue reading
The Joy Blog is here to encourage you to discover the joy in your everyday life. I write every post myself. And, while I have an editorial calendar, I’m never 100% sure what the week will bring. I defer to new awareness and new experiences to fuel and inspire my words. However, today I feel utterly uninspired… I filed for divorce last week. Where … Continue reading
Yesterday I was talking with a girlfriend of mine who has recently gone through a divorce. It’s been over a year since it was finalized. Her ex has re-married and she, too has “moved on.” But, then a legal issue arose that required his signature, and she lamented…”I just want this to be over!” I relate! There are few things worse than lingering stress, heartache … Continue reading
My shweet pitbull, Vito, just turned one year old… When he was about 4 months old his trainer asked me — regarding my pooch’s daily walk — “would you be going on the daily walks if it weren’t for your dog?” My answer was no. He then added; “…so, since you are taking the walks for your dog…make sure he has a great time!” … Continue reading
Made in America! I’m all for it! Why? The remarkable Amelia Earhart once said; “Better do a good deed near at home than go far away to burn incense.” An interesting perspective from a great adventurer. Perhaps her travels deepened her appreciation for and commitment to what she had at home. Certainly, that has been my experience. This is compounded by having an immigrant mother … Continue reading
The past eighteen months have been perhaps the most challenging of my life. Early on, I believed the difficulties I was having had everything to do with outside circumstance, which — until then I hadn’t realized — dictated my happiness…or, lack there of. My situation; personally, professionally and financially appeared so incredibly bleak, I had the sensation that I simply wasn’t going to make it. … Continue reading
There was a book written recently by an actor whom had struggled with and ultimately achieved sobriety from drugs and alcohol. When interviewed she was asked if it was fun when she was using? It was for about a month, she reflected. But, then it quickly stopped being about the thrill of getting high and started being about not detoxing. And most … Continue reading
I fully expected to turn on the news this past Wednesday, and hear of the millions-to-one winner of the Mega Lottery. Instead the jackpot has grown to a whopping $540 million! That’s A LOT! Based on current ticket sales that makes the odds against each individual ticket holder 176-million– to-1. Bruce Newman at The Mercury News put this number into perspective; “…you … Continue reading
Last week I shared some tips about revamping your style, and integrating simple and stylish ideas into your wardrobe like using a vase to display earrings that you love, but forget to wear. How did it go? Have you set a time to do this Spring cleaning? I’d love to hear! Speaking of Spring; I sense that my boots and jeans will soon be replaced … Continue reading
What is greater than clever ideas, that are simple, add style, and enhance our everyday life? A few years back when on holiday visiting a girlfriend of mine, I noticed that she had created a beautiful display of earrings on the edge of a simple vase. Stunning, really! Not only was it decorative, but, it also helped her remember her accessory options. But, of … Continue reading
