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Turn That Frown Upside Down And Look Younger Instantly

I’m a people watcher. I guess it comes with the territory of being a single mother and an author. Many times I’ll get ideas for characters just by sitting and observing people while at my local coffee shop, doctor’s office, or wherever I happen to be that day. Something I’ve noticed is that people who smile more tend to look younger. We use approximately 17 facial muscles to smile yet 43 to wear a frown. Is it no wonder that people who constantly wear a grim look on their faces tend to age years before happier people? I’ve heard some … Continue reading →

When You Haven’t Got a Single Smile Left

There are those days–fortunately for me they do not happen very often, but I admit that there are still those days where I find myself at a place where I cannot seem to find a single smile. No matter how I try to shrug off the stresses or the day’s challenges–maybe I am wrestling with a migraine or have had to cope with worries and stresses magnified. Whatever the reason, coming home to your family and kids when you cannot find a single smile can be a problem… When my kids were much younger and had a tendency to be … Continue reading →