#HappyinWestchester…Send me a picture of what makes you happy

You must have heard…today is International Day of Happiness. I’d love to do my small part in spreading a little Happiness right here on this page. Can you help? I’m looking for your #HappyInWestchester photos. What is it about Westchester that makes you smile? Is it the view from the train as you head to work? Is it the park in town where your kids play? The coffee shop that gets you going each morning? Your own backyard?

Email me your photos at HappyDayWestchester@gmail.com. Nothing fancy – a shot from your phone is just fine. Include your first name and where the photo was taken. I’ll do my best to get as many posted as I can. Let’s spread a little Westchester Happiness! Continue reading

What are you doing this weekend? We’ll be cheering for Team USA and Westchester’s own Kevin Shattenkirk!!

GO TEAM USA! My whole family has been looking forward to this for weeks – the excitement of the opening ceremony, the spirit of competition, the beauty of the figure skating, and the thrill of the ski jumping.

Oh – and let’s not forget the ice hockey. Kevin Continue reading

Happy Day Reality Check

Well, I did say I was on a quest. Meaning, I’m always searching for that next great day with my family here in Westchester; I realize I won’t always find exactly the day that I was looking for.

Last weekend was a typical weekend in the life of my family- and probably most families. We had a lot going on. Lessons, birthday parties, errands; scheduling conflicts, homework, piles Continue reading