happiness

Next Monday, March 20, is International Day of Happiness. So, in honor of that auspicious day, I thought it would be fun to see how we, Grand Rapids and the Greater Grand Rapids area, stacked up to other large metropolitan areas in the "happiness quotient." Well, I didn't have to go too far because WalletHub did it for me.

Are you happy? Satisfied, content, looking forward to life? Let me tell you what it takes.

I have been doing morning radio for a long time, 32 years as a matter of fact.  THAT'S a long time, WOW! When I first began back in 1980, seems like centuries ago, I wasn't a morning person.  I really wondered if I had made a mistake, would I be able to keep it up or would it finally wear me down.

The holidays can be your favorite time of the year, or the most dreaded.  The pressures of shopping, food, family, being alone, can all lead to holiday depression. Happiness is what you make it.  And, at this time of year, maybe we need to remember four easy steps to improving your quality of life...

You know how certain songs inspire certain memories? That song "don't worry, be happy" reminds me of a Norwegian cruise I was on in 1988. You might not remember, but it was a hit song...novelty song. There may be more to the song than just a snappy bit...