When I was high school valedictorian, I wrote and delivered a speech called “The Irrational Pursuit of Happiness.” I believe it was about the ephemeral nature of being happy but I can’t remember many other details. I just remember being happy about the opportunity to speak to my classmates about my thoughts, feelings, and values.
Today’s Daily Bitch Calendar has some advice on being happy.

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Yesterday, I was being happy about spending time with my husband Michael shopping for a new kitty litter box and a new recycling bin to replace the one destroyed by a snow plow last week.

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When I was a high school senior, I didn’t picture myself being happy about such things.
Do you see being happy in my other images for today?







































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My happiness goal for February 17 is being happy whether or not the interview about my music shows up on the Therapist Uncensored podcast today.
Here’s what I find when I search for “Being Happy” on YouTube:
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What are your thoughts and feelings about being happy?
Thanks to all who contribute to my being happy, including YOU!
























































