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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
We wanted to offer something a little different from our normal Moments of Bliss fare and give you some feel-good audio to enjoy. This track by Michael Franti & Spearhead, “Work Hard & Be Nice”, has a glorious blend of soothing melody and positive, call-to-action lyrics that can lift your Read more…
Many times we are scared to share the things that frustrate us in life. Especially when many other people might consider the frustration to be of no consequence. But should we feel that way? When we share and collaborate, we are able to build and manage things that we couldn’t Read more…
As America’s 46th president is officially sworn in, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at what previous presidents said during their inaugural addresses. The quotes below come from the Library of Congress and the American Presidency Project, a non-profit, non-partisan research project based out of Read more…
The traditional New Year’s Eve mascot duo is the new year’s Baby and the past year’s old man, but we like this duo of Oko and Tao better! With 2020 nearly over, feelings of relief and anticipation are bubbling to the surface like the champagne that many of us will Read more…
The Festival of Light is, for people of the Jewish faith, an annual celebration of light, of small joys and miracles, of family and remembrance. With winter’s short days and long nights, we can all appreciate the importance of finding light in the darkness. Like last month’s focus on self-care, Read more…
Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the women and men who serve our country, and we here at Bliss Auctions wish to extend our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Because we work in the nonprofit sector, we try Read more…
The United States of America has, since its founding, been an experiment in democracy and the 2020 election will see that experiment tested in new ways. No matter which candidate you plan to vote for, if you plan to vote in-person, you will likely encounter a long line. In fact, Read more…