"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney

Our Trip to an Arizona Dude Ranch
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Our Trip to an Arizona Dude Ranch

My husband and I just spent several days and nights at the Double R dude ranch in Benson, Arizona.

This was something Tim has wanted to do for some time, he loves everything cowboy and western. If you are even remotely interested, I would highly recommend a dude ranch for something completely different. And this one in particular was wonderful.

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National Park Travel log 1 - Montana
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National Park Travel log 1 - Montana

Did you know that to-date there are 423 National Parks, National Historic Sites, National Battlefields, Seashores, and National Monuments in the United States?

Years ago, I made it a life goal to visit all of the national parks. You can see from this list that that is a lofty goal. I also needed to define what I considered a national park-not always easy. .

Perhaps you can use my tips to plan your own trip or just enjoy the stories I have to tell.

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How full is YOUR bucket?

This really makes a difference in your happiness level! If you are unfamiliar with the concept check out the book “How full is your bucket?” by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton (it even comes in a kid’s version). We both read this book and greatly agreed with the general concept that each of us has a bucket that is constantly being filled or emptied, depending on our interactions with others. When our bucket is full we feel great, but when it is empty, we feel awful (p 15). How do we keep it full? Spend some time thinking about the things that make you happiest and check back here for tips!


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https://dailyhealthpost.com/gratitude-rewires-brain-happier/?fbclid=IwAR3ui-PMxXu4L8s2aRE-qjUswr0Nd691MFwaaNdoTrOxknPbCiDGffG2k_w

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

"For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness."