Dear Happy Asses, When I was growing up, well when I was attempting to grow up; my grandmother, whom we called Mom, would always sing out to us, “Play purdy.” It was her way of saying “Be sweet, y’all,” or so I imagine. She wanted us to play kindly together, to get along, and to … Continue reading Be Sweet Y’all!
Month: April 2026
There Ain’t No Tadpoles the Short Way!!
Dear Happy Asses, I am recalling a story from When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd. As a child, she was reminded that little girls don’t stop by the creek with the boys to catch tadpoles, and that she needed to go up to the house and tend to more “domestic” things. (I am … Continue reading There Ain’t No Tadpoles the Short Way!!
In the Presence of Wand Wavers
Dear Happy Asses, I am sure I have heard it used before, but the first time I really paid attention to the principle of, “If you could wave a magic wand and have what you wanted,” was in a Ninja sales class. At first, it seemed even a tad hokey… and that is saying something … Continue reading In the Presence of Wand Wavers
Becoming an Ace Coddiwampler
Dear Happy Asses, Coddiwompling—traveling with purpose toward an unknown destination—is a profound approach to life, emphasizing journey over destination. Let’s use it in a sentence, shall we!!! Karen Key Smith has decided to do the most coddiwampling possible in this 4th quarter of her life!!! Most of you who know me are aware that I … Continue reading Becoming an Ace Coddiwampler
Why Would We Keep Hope a Secret?
Evoto Dear Happy Asses, I was recently afforded the opportunity to meet, via Google Meet, a precious soul. I won’t use his name just yet, as I haven’t asked permission, but I will share what rose in my heart during our conversation. First of all, and probably most important, this kind human has been given … Continue reading Why Would We Keep Hope a Secret?