07-08-2021 ~ Flowers As Fireworks

This summer we’ve noticed an uptick in the comparisons of fireworks and flowers and came across this delightful mashup. Anyone who has read our past Moments of Bliss, like Everyday is Earth Day, is likely aware that we are eager gardeners and appreciate plants and flowers as much as the next person. But by presenting …

06-30-2021 ~ Fast As You Can

As the Olympic trials run their course ahead of the Tokyo games later this summer, there have been several standout moments. One in particular that we’d like to highlight is the win by Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100m dash. The 21-year-old athlete from Texas has sprinted to stardom as her name becomes known by fans …

06-23-2021 ~ The Catio Compromise

Though conventional wisdom claims that there is a significant rivalry between cats lovers and dog lovers, the truth is that the real, long-simmering hostility is between cat lovers and bird lovers. Cats are natural predators, and those who have access to the outdoors can be a menace to the local bird population. According to the …

06-09-2021 ~ Relish The Moment

As summer begins in earnest and lockdown restrictions give way to cautious optimism, it’s more important than ever to let yourself relish the moment. After an intense year of instability, it can be difficult to feel relaxed enough to experience happiness. Like the delightful doggie above, find ways to be present in the moment and …

05-27-2021 ~ Super Flower Blood Moon

This week’s Moment of Bliss is dedicated to the celestial event that happened this week, the Super Flower Blood Moon: a lunar eclipse that coincided with a “Super Moon”- that is, when the natural satellite is at its closest point to Earth. The addition of “Flower” to the name is due to it being the …

05-19-2021 ~ Bookstores Galore

Our previous Moment of Bliss post, Loving the Library, was, as the title suggests, all about how great libraries are- the sharing of knowledge, the community support, the resources. This time, we want to shine a light on a few wonderful bookstores in other parts of the world, because reading is such a universal pastime. …

With Gratitude

(Saying Thank You Is The Ultimate Honey For Catching Flies) If you’ve ever had the pleasure of being on the receiving end of sincere and genuine thanks, you’ll know first hand how powerful the experience can be. The moment of feeling seen and appreciated can be so affirming, so validating, and, for some, transformational. The …

05-12-2021 ~ Loving The Library

Bookworms Unite! Reading is a crucial tool/ habit/ activity for any one interested in learning/ exploring/ growing. It touches on all areas of human life, from education to entertainment. We need to read if we want to follow a recipe or travel to a new place. Many people have to read things for work or …