Category Archives: Happy Things

This blog is subtitled “All the things that make me giggle…” These are those things.

The Sunday News

25 May 2008, 11:15 pm by Giggles
Categories: Education, Exercise, Folks, Happy Things, Health, News, Relationships, Science & Tech

Yes, I have other things I want to write about, but there are just so many funny news stories to comment on. I have deeper thoughts coming though. Town moves against Islamic school: This story just makes me sick. It’s … Keep reading →

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Books, really long telescopes, and the amazing world of the microbe

23 May 2008, 7:07 pm by Giggles
Categories: Books, Education, Happy Things, Health, News, Random, Science & Tech

Giant “telescope” links London, New York: How cool is this idea? I’ve always wanted to go to London. Could I at least get to New York in the next month and look at it? Also reported by the BBC in … Keep reading →

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Curitiba, a cidade mais bonita

20 May 2008, 2:20 pm by Giggles
Categories: Gospel, Happy Things

Sunday the Deseret News published a story about the Curitiba temple open house and dedication. My heart is full when I think of the blessing that my friends there will have. My heart is with them and the rest of … Keep reading →

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Bored, but Proud

17 May 2008, 3:56 pm by Giggles
Categories: Education, Family, Happy Things

I spent two days this week sitting through graduation ceremonies. And they weren’t even mine (and won’t be for several more years). The speakers were okay, not completely boring, but the whole long ceremonies were both two hours long, a … Keep reading →

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For the love of running

29 April 2008, 11:17 pm by Giggles
Categories: Exercise, Family, Happy Things

I love running. It’s so freeing. It’s you and the world, and not much else. It’s been more than ten years since I bought new running clothes. In honor of running a marathon to turn 30, I decided I deserved … Keep reading →

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Great Poetry Reading Day

28 April 2008, 7:52 pm by Giggles
Categories: Books, Education, Family, Happy Things, Musings, Relationships

I hope you read some great poetry today. It is Great Poetry Reading Day after all. I love poetry. I know some people who don’t. But I believe that is because they do not understand it. Poetry was my favorite … Keep reading →

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I’m an addict

7 April 2008, 8:51 pm by Giggles
Categories: Exercise, Happy Things

The New York Times recently reported that running is in fact, addicting. It’s nice to have science back up my addiction. I really do feel better when I’m running regularly. I sleep better. I’m less stressed. The feeling after a … Keep reading →

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