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We received a beautiful collection of entries in our first “Go to Your Happy Place” video contest. Thanks to all our followers who...

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"Go to your happy place!" When you close your eyes and imagine your happy place, what does it look like? A private tropical island? The...

Lucky are they who look forward to Mondays with joy in their hearts! Meet the folks whose talents and passions are happily matched to the...

When you see a fire hydrant or mailbox or trash can magically highlighted by waves of concentric painted ripples, you do take notice --...