Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This is one of the best articles I've read, on practical ways to help yourself to be or become happy!  They can be part of our daily choices! I have enjoyed writing about the Priesthood being given to members of all races, and hope you have enjoyed them also.  This Saturday, June 9, 1978, was when it was announced to the world.  Our son's wedding day, and to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, they are on a Cruise to Alaska! Get Happy: 10 Proven Strategies for a More Joyful Life by Jamie Armstrong  | Jun. 04, 2018 Makes You Think Mormon Life Everyone wants to be happy—and for good reason. Happy people earn more money and are more likely to get married and stay married. They also attract more friends, are more productive at work, and even outlive their gloomier counterparts by about nine years. So how do you become one of the happy people? It may be easier than you think. Experts agree that small acts ...

Today, in considering what I'd like to write about, I found this paper I had written on October 4, 2011, two days before I turned 77.  I believe I wrote it for my grandchildren.                                 About Life:    'IT IS WHAT IT IS, AND WE'LL DEAL WITH IT!' Money isn't the most important thing in life -- people are .  Use money for wise things.  Live within the money you have and save for emergencies. Thank people who have helped you.  Be appreciative and grateful for parents, family, friends. Spend time with your family whenever you can, as those days will be gone soon.  Remember family birthdays, Father's and Mother's day, etc.  -- Call or visit, write, also grandparents -- and friends.  If they forget your birthday, etc., call them -- don't brood over it, feeling sorry and resentful. Don't hold grudges -- and when a person has truly chan...