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The International Day of Happiness

Since 2013, the UN has celebrated the International Day of Happiness. This day recognizes the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015 the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals that seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet—three key aspects that lead to well-being and happiness. […]

CNY11 : Year of the Dog Party

Our 11th annual Chinese New Year bash was a howl. The pack gathered. Tails wagged. Perhaps butts were sniffed, but I admit to nothing.  Much General Tsao’s chicken was consumed. And all our booze was gone by the end of the night. And nobody ended up in the pound. I call that a win.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Stairclimb:
Why we climb
by Wendy Quesinberry
Principal, Q&A

“This is either going to be a great idea or a terrible idea.” Jeff Barlow said to me. The acclaimed designer was starting a new chapter in his career and wanted to hand off the design baton for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Annual Stairclimb. The timing was right, and I accepted the challenge. It had been 10 years since my sister Avis lost her battle with cystic fibrosis. I had tried to volunteer with the foundation prior to this moment, but being reminded of the loss was too much.

PayQwick : Awareness Campaign

PayQwick was the first federally registered money services business for the recreational marijuana industry, beginning their operations in Washington state in 2015 and moving into Oregon in 2016. Their platform addresses the need for a safe, secure and legal system of marijuana commerce. Without PayQwick, retailers and producers / processors are saddled with cash only transactions and struggle with the issue of holding large amounts of cash on site, making them a target for robbery. Paying bills and taxes is also a difficult process, requiring individuals to physically deliver cash, a nightmare for both the payer and the recipient. Plus, carrying around smelly cash gets some raised eyebrows.

JayMarc Homes : Welcome Kit

JayMarc Homes specializes in building custom luxury homes in the cities of Bellevue and Mercer Island, Washington. Their homes are meticulously crafted to take advantage of space, flow and the beautiful Northwest views. Many of their buyers are new to the Northwest and these unique communities, and JayMarc saw firsthand that the stress of buying a new home doesn’t just vanish when a seller hands over the key. They wanted to create a welcome that could help settle the nerves of new buyers and reinforce JayMarc’s commitment to their buyers and community.

MAY THE FOURTH NOT BE WITH YOU.

Let me begin by stating I’m not here to be controversial and I think we can all talk about this like adults. So. The new Star Wars? It was dumb. I could do better.

NOT IN THE FACE! NOT IN THE FACE! Settle down. Thank you. I owe you an explanation on this your people’s sacred holiday.

Lots of people liked this movie. People I respect seemed to like it. I am at a loss. I find this inexplicable. Enjoying the new Star Wars takes the same mental back flips for me as accepting Donald Trump as a statesman. I am dumbstruck with the dumbness of it. There must be something dark and shriveled in my soul. Because, no sir. I did not like. Not one bit.