http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 5 Tips To Keep Happy ... Even In Wartimeby David Leonhardt601 wordsThe world is going downhill faster than an Olympic skier.Terrorists lurk around every corner. Climate change will soonmelt the tundra and turn Iowa into a desert. Frankenstein foodsare flo... http://www.a1articles.com/5-tips-to-keep-happy--even-in-wartime-118872.html 11th January 2007 The happiest person in America: what's sex got to do with it?by David Leonhardt604 wordsWho is the happiest person in America? USA Today featuredHappiest Person in a cover story in its USA Weekend magazine.Bad news: it's not you. Nor is it me.Just how did... http://www.a1articles.com/the-happiest-person-in-america-whats-sex-got-to-do-with-it-118854.html 11th January 2007 How to keep your spirits up in wartime: seven helpful tipsBy David Leonhardt573 wordsWar and happiness are incompatible. War means killing, and thatis horrible for everyone being killed, everyone killing, everyonelosing somebody close to them and everybod... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-keep-your-spirits-up-in-wartime-seven-helpful-tips-118834.html 11th January 2007 Finding adventure in little things:An Adventure in saskatoon berriesby David Leonhardt619 wordsWe recently planted our saskatoon berry trees. I am sure thoseof you who live in Saskatchewan know exactly what I am talkingabout. For the 99.99999% of Internet... http://www.a1articles.com/find-adventure-in-little-things-118814.html 11th January 2007 DeterminationBy David LeonhardtThe Little Lady offers so many lessons. Almost two now (just acouple days), she went for a ride with her 14-month old cousin ina wagon. We adults took turns pulling . . . until Little Ladydecided that SHE wanted to pull. And... http://www.a1articles.com/three-inspirational-stories-118375.html 10th January 2007 No Respect in the Waiting RoomBy David Leonhardt"Hello. I'm here for my appointment with the dermatologist.""Please be seated. I'll call you when Dr. Kristoph is ready.""Well, I am five minutes early, so I guess I'll wait."Fifteen minutes later..."Excuse ... http://www.a1articles.com/no-respect-in-the-waiting-room-77188.html 26th July 2006 In Praise of BoredomBy David LeonhardtBoooooring. Nothing ever seems to happen around here. Unless youconsider two-year-old Little Lady screaming "I want to do itmyself" for an hour this morning "something".A quick look at the news tells me how much is ha... http://www.a1articles.com/in-praise-of-boredom-69081.html 01st July 2006 A "Taker" Searches for happinessBy David Leonhardt"There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers.Takers might eat well, but givers sleep better at night." Aha!Your humble scribe has had a tough time sleeping lately. Ithought it might have ... http://www.a1articles.com/a-taker-searches-for-happiness-68521.html 29th June 2006 If Spaam Vigilantes Break Out of Cyberspace...By David LeonhardtThe following is based on a true story. Any resemblance to whatis today happening on the Internet is, sadly, a figment of my ownpersonal experience.I found myself returning to the office at 9... http://www.a1articles.com/if-spaam-vigilantes-break-out-of-cyberspace-67296.html 26th June 2006 By David LeonhardtThanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year.Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans. I'm not knocking Christmas, but The Thanksgiving story is more important. And Easter has its fans, too. Rebirth is a ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-importance-of-thanksgiving-every-day-67283.html 26th June 2006 Beware of radical mint enthusiastsBy David LeonhardtSome things are as boring as the dust that clings to your TVscreen.Take toothpaste, for example. If you happen to be a radical mintenthusiast, brushing your teeth might be the highlight of yourday. You m... http://www.a1articles.com/beware-of-radical-mint-enthusiasts-64720.html 18th June 2006 Muscle pain and children do not mixBy David LeonhardtI am in pain. I've been in pain all day. Last night, I was in"searing pain", which is pain multiplied by pain, divided byrelief, then multiplied by pain to the tenth power. In case youare not ... http://www.a1articles.com/muscle-pain-and-children-do-not-mix-64690.html 18th June 2006 Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward(Don't try this at home, folks.)By David LeonhardtWhoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps"should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included adrop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is B... http://www.a1articles.com/painful-lessons-from-the-maternity-ward-64662.html 18th June 2006 By David LeonhardtRarely in polite circles does anybody speak of The Family a man adopts when he shares a home with his darling. (Even in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the in-laws end up living a full 14 feet away.)Today, we cast aside the veil of secrecy, as... http://www.a1articles.com/the-family-62825.html 12th June 2006 Understanding Search Engines Part Two: Five tips to improve your chances with Google et al. By David Leonhardt "Dear David: I just created a website on baby toy safety. What should I do to make sure gazillions of people find me through the search eng... http://www.a1articles.com/five-tips-to-improve-your-chances-with-google-et-al-62232.html 10th June 2006 Plastic recycling confusionBy David LeonhardtCONSUMER ALERT: do not mix your food container lids. A yogurtcontainer lid is NOT the same as a margarine container lid, evenif they look the same. How do I know this? Well, here is mystory.We live in a very ho... http://www.a1articles.com/plastic-recycling-confusion-62225.html 10th June 2006 Perform Random Acts of FacilitationIf you happen to be a member of any kind of group that meetsregularly, IĈm calling you to play your part in saving theworld from millions of wasted hours in boring, poorlyfacilitated meetings!PremiseAny participant in an... http://www.a1articles.com/perform-random-acts-of-facilitation-62007.html 09th June 2006 Hungry For Overkill(There just is not enough Michael Jackson news on TV these days)By David LeonhardtI don't have much time to watch television. Being the lazyperson that I am, I usually let other people in the family do mywatching for me.But some events ... http://www.a1articles.com/hungry-for-overkill-57785.html 26th May 2006 I Am a GrinchBy David LeonhardtIt was my first meeting of GA. This is not AA. It is not NA. Itis GA...Grinches Anonymous."Please stand up and introduce yourself," I was urged."My name is The Happy Guy, and I am a Grinch."The room fell silent. People looke... http://www.a1articles.com/i-am-a-grinch-52516.html 11th May 2006 That's the Christmas spiritBy David LeonhardtLast Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, tofind a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. Youknow, just like Wilson and everybody else wishes people eachyear.Yesterday I was checking... http://www.a1articles.com/thats-the-christmas-spirit-50150.html 03rd May 2006 I saw an angel at workBy David LeonhardtSometimes you have to see something to believe it. Like angels.Unfortunately, angels are adept at not being seen, yet manypeople believe in them.I saw an angel at work last year. No, I did not see the halo.Or the fe... http://www.a1articles.com/i-saw-an-angel-at-work-50143.html 03rd May 2006 Choosing a web host based on price? Don't!3 reasons why price should not dictate the web host you chooseBy David LeonhardtIt's tempting. There are so many companies offering cut-rate hosting - loaded with astounding post-futuristic techno-gizmo features !... http://www.a1articles.com/choosing-a-web-host-based-on-price-dont-49759.html 02nd May 2006 A Bad Hairdresser DayBy David Leonhardt"Hey everybody!" Hairdresser Lady called out. "It's The HappyGuy.""Don't try buttering me up, Hairdresser Lady," I warned. "It'snot going to work.""What's not going to work?" she demanded."You can't cover up your gro... http://www.a1articles.com/a-bad-hairdresser-day-49722.html 02nd May 2006 Three Inspirations for HappinessBy David LeonhardtThe following three inspirations were adapted from A Daily Doseof Happiness, and they represent three key ways to increase ourhappiness.1. FORGIVING FOR HAPPINESSWe like to think we are better than our fri... http://www.a1articles.com/three-inspirations-for-happiness-49710.html 02nd May 2006 No Happiness Without PatienceInstant gratification is not the recipe for happinessBy David LeonhardtI'm searching for modern happiness. The old-fashioned kind takesjust too long. That happiness requires patience and I don't wantto wait. I want upgraded ha... http://www.a1articles.com/no-happiness-without-patience-49078.html 30th April 2006 Unique Gift Ideas for the 21st CenturyPoor advice from a personal growth specialistBy David LeonhardtAs a personal growth specialist, I like to think I'm hip. I like to think I am avant garde. I like to think I am on the cutting edge - despite what everyo... http://www.a1articles.com/unique-gift-ideas-for-the-21st-century-49071.html 30th April 2006 The Work-from-home Fashion PrimerBy David LeonhardtLast week, I reported how writers, stay-at-home parents andonline marketing geeks had chosen careers as hermits:http://www.thehappyguy.com/hermit.htmlThousands of work-from-home hermits responded, confess... http://www.a1articles.com/the-workfromhome-fashion-primer-49034.html 30th April 2006 Give a Hug for HappinessBy David LeonhardtHugs have a long and honorable tradition, going back to the daythe caveman first squeezed his wife and discovered that noketchup squeezed out. Since then, he found that his wife makesan awesome teddy bear, and he ... http://www.a1articles.com/filler-give-a-hug-for-happiness-48326.html 27th April 2006 Web site monitoring is a global necessityWeb site and shopping cart performance should be monitored fromaround the worldBy David LeonhardtBill Huang sits down at his computer. As he connects to theInternet, he glances out at the sun poking its nose above ... http://www.a1articles.com/web-site-monitoring-is-a-global-necessity-48309.html 27th April 2006 Ditch the hotel for a villa or vacation homeWhether in Orlando or Budapest, private vacation home rentals aretops!By David LeonhardtTwo visits to Budapest. Two apartments, walking distance fromdowntown. I did not even set foot in the Hilton. My mother and... http://www.a1articles.com/ditch-the-hotel-for-a-villa-or-vacation-home-42984.html 09th April 2006 Top Ten Tools for Writing HumorHumor columnist David Leonhardt share his favorite humortechniquesBy David Leonhardt (Humor Columnist)Ever want to write a funny book or a humor column? Or add spiceto your newsletter editor or web page so that people read b... http://www.a1articles.com/top-ten-tools-for-writing-humor-42828.html 08th April 2006 Vacation in comfort with kidsThree strategies to reduce the stress and relax while away fromhomeBy David LeonhardtIt takes a special person to travel with kids - a parent.Children have their own needs. Their idea of a vacation is more"adventurous" than a ... http://www.a1articles.com/vacation-in-comfort-with-kids-42791.html 08th April 2006 Are You A Bill Clinton Webmaster?Post-Florida Google Pulls Back the Fig LeafBy David LeonhardtOne of the most frequent questions I get asked about my ebook,Don't Get Banned BY The Search Engines, is whether I amended itto include post-Florida Google. "Flo... http://www.a1articles.com/are-you-a-bill-clinton-webmaster-41510.html 03rd April 2006 When Mother Comes to VisitAll Hell Needn't Break LooseBy David LeonhardtMy mom came to visit us for a few days. I know what you'rethinking. I know it's happened to you, too. Just when someonecomes to visit, All Hell decides to break loose. And especiallyi... http://www.a1articles.com/when-mother-comes-to-visit-41492.html 03rd April 2006 Alternatives for Business TravelersPrivate villas and bed and breakfasts are top choices forbusiness travelersBy David Leonhardt"I'm coming home. I've been away too long. Been away so long.I'm coming home"-- Ian Thomas, in "Coming Home"I still recall my r... http://www.a1articles.com/alternatives-for-business-travelers-41460.html 03rd April 2006 The 52 Top SEO Tips - here are 10 of themBy David LeonhardtFrom the obvious to the "Hey-I-never-thought-of-that-great-idea-before", here are 10 of the top 52 tips on how to optimize yourwebsite for its turbo-charge rocket ride up the search enginerankings... http://www.a1articles.com/the-52-top-seo-tips--here-are-10-of-them-41459.html 03rd April 2006 Hurry up and procrastinateYou, too, can become a champion procrastinatorBy David LeonhardtI've been meaning to write this column, but I keep putting itoff. There always seems to be something better or more importantor easier to write about.Everybody is ru... http://www.a1articles.com/hurry-up-and-procrastinate-41455.html 03rd April 2006 There's More to Orlando than DisneyDon't forget to take in some of the secret treasures of centralFloridaBy David LeonhardtOrlando is one of the top tourism destinations in the world. Itfeatures Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World.People co... http://www.a1articles.com/theres-more-to-orlando-than-disney-41434.html 03rd April 2006 My Career As A HermitBy David Leonhardt"Work from home. Make big bucks in your pajamas." - typicalwork-from-home ad.Quick. What do writers, stay-at-home parents and onlinemarketing geeks have in common? I mean, besides insanity? Theyare all hermits.The ty... http://www.a1articles.com/my-career-as-a-hermit-41416.html 03rd April 2006 What is web site monitoring all about?The Night The Web Site Went OutBy David LeonhardtWhat is web site monitoring all about? Here is Carl's story:Carl returned to the office after a tough day of negotiations.He still was not sure if the crucial deal was ... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-web-site-monitoring-all-about-40999.html 01st April 2006 Hockey Rules in Real LifeBy David Leonhardt"I went to the fights the other night...and a hockey game brokeout."Rodney Dangerfield.Every hockey fan has heard of Todd Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi plays forthe Vancouver Canucks. Make that "fights" for the VancouverCan... http://www.a1articles.com/hockey-rules-in-real-life-37978.html 21st March 2006 By David LeonhardtHR Lady stared at me across the desk. She was trying to size meup, to understand what makes me tick. I had explained that Iwanted to work for MegaCorp, and that I was the perfect person tofill a position that had not even been advertised... http://www.a1articles.com/a-new-job-opportunity-37934.html 21st March 2006 I am biodegradable. My writing is not.By David LeonhardtMy dad was wrong. I just discovered that I am good for nuthin'after all. In fact I've been good for nuthin' all along. I am100% biodegradable and that means I can be recycled into nuthin'.It also mea... http://www.a1articles.com/i-am-biodegradable-my-writing-is-not-37012.html 17th March 2006 Caveman Jack's Self-cleaning OvenBy David LeonhardtWe live in a self-cleaning oven. Not literally, of course. Wewould burn up if we did. Those things get really HOT!In fact, self-cleaning ovens get so hot that they burn orangejuice to a crisp. They get so... http://www.a1articles.com/caveman-jacks-selfcleaning-oven-36751.html 16th March 2006 English has come a long, long way...By David LeonhardtI often wonder what would happen if Shakespeare were to betransported in a time machine to our world today. What would hethink? How would he react?Yes, Willie would probably tell me "thou hast too much... http://www.a1articles.com/english-has-come-a-long-long-way-36731.html 16th March 2006