This week’s Moment of Bliss is a celebration of all things motherhood. There are all types of mothers out there- we aren’t limited to just biological moms, though they are, as a group, pretty wonderful. There are foster moms, adoptive moms, surrogate moms and stand-in moms. Let’s not forget step-moms, and single dads doing double …
Author: Ruth Grayson
04-26-2021 ~ Herding Cats
The phrase “herding cats” is a euphemism for trying, often in vain, to get a group of uncooperative (or easily distracted) people to work together. But, as this adorable video shows, it is possible! There are a myriad of ways to encourage cooperation and team work, and the majority of them stem from the concept …
04-21-2021 ~ Every Day Is Earth Day
Whether you’re an avid gardener or nature-seeker, or someone who has never had a hand in growing anything before, or somewhere in between, we all benefit from exposure to nature. Earth Day is a time to reflect on our relationship with our world and the other life that inhabits it. We’ve highlighted the wonders of …
04-14-2021 ~ Strength In Numbers
This mega-pod of dolphins is estimated to have over 1,000 of the intelligent and social mammals, and it captivated seafarers off the Southern California coast near Dana Point. The video above was captured and shared by Dana Wharf Whale Watching, who coined the phrase “Dolphin Stampede”, or so they claim. Watching their playful leaps and …
04-08-2021 ~ Bee The Change
Spring is in full swing for many parts of the country, and as things begin to bloom, bees are working hard to play their part in the food cycle. One in three bites of food that a human eats get pollinated by bees, so their contribution cannot be overstated. Yet their populations are in decline, …
03-31-2020 ~ Jeepers, Creepers, Where’d You Get Those Peepers?
One of the best gifts that you can give to your community is an opportunity for delight and humor, and this “Little Free Peep Show” is a fantastic example. Little Free Libraries are one of the many iterations of the gift economy/ mutual aid networks that we’ve highlighted in previous Moment of Bliss posts, and …
Nailing Your Event’s Flow
How to get it right and watch those fundraising dollars flow in… Any event, whether in-person or virtual (or somewhere in-between), needs a solid event timeline in order to run smoothly. In this blog post, we’re sharing our top tips and best practices for getting it right. Why a good timeline is so important? There …
03-24-2021 ~ Visit Galleries In Your Jammies
As some places are starting to open up, the list of places you can visit in-person is slowly growing. However, if you are erring on the safe side, or just are interested in “visiting” places that are far away or currently closed, there are lots of options to choose from! We’ve posted before about the …
03-17-2021 ~ Some Much-Needed Luck For A Lost Dog
Anyone who has read our past Moments of Bliss, like Cozy Critter Cams and Love Makes Us Brave, knows that we at Bliss Auctions are huge animal lovers and supporters of animal rescue groups, and we celebrate any time there’s a happy ending to a lost pet story. This week’s Moment of Bliss focuses on …
03-10-2021 ~ Cutting To The Heart Of The Issue
A true leader is able to listen to someone and read between the lines to get at the real root of their problem, instead of reacting to the surface issue and missing the point. This real world example of a leader really seeing the person in front of them and addressing their need takes the …