Today is your day Boomer! After writing this blog, I will head out to my hot tub for a warm soaking in winter temperatures. Likely, the sun will come out and numerous birds will entertain me with their activities on and around our 4 birdfeeders closeby. Yesterday, we had 32 ducks in our backyard looking for feeder leftovers on the ground! These are simple "little things in life" and author Neil Pasrichia says should be celebrated and appreciated. His "Book of Awesome" came out in 2010 and focused on 390 pages of little things like getting served breakfast in bed. He also has a website entitled 1000awesomethings.com and now a new book "Our Book of Awesome" with even more uplifting ideas! Here are 3 samples: (1) Go outside...."You de-stress just by walking around in nature," he says. "Know where the closest hiking trail is. Know where the closest park is. Know where the closest forest is and take a 15-minute break in the middle of your day just to get outside." (2) Read more! Like this blog, maybe. (3) Practice a simple game with friends or family. Called "rose, thorn, bud," the game involves people sharing three things: a highlight or something that went well, something that didn't go well that needs to get off their chest, and finally something they're looking forward to. Boomers, it is a new year and happiness is what we make of it. Maybe this new book will help you. Cheers!