Jessica Berta

New York, New York

As long as worms rise to the sidewalk after a rainstorm, I’ll be reminded that tragedy eventually gives way to comedy.
I’m hopeful we will learn to take ourselves less seriously.
Optimism means laughing and smiling and hushing the voices of doubt and disbelief…at least long enough to get them to listen.
Optimism is resilient. It outruns despair. [...]

C.B. Whittemore

Kinnelon, New Jersey

I am optimistic about everything!  Spring arriving. New beginnings with my business – Simple Marketing Now. A new blog and having to figure out an appropriate voice and direction, distinct from my other blog, Flooring The Consumer.
Feeling the warmth of the sunshine on my face and in my soul; seeing the effects of its warmth [...]

Hans Braun

Carmel, Indiana

It all starts here….We are a God believing family. Not bragging at all….heck, we’re sinners saved by His grace just like everyone else. Nothing we did or do, God just chose to open our eyes one special day and we and our outlook on life haven’t been the same since. We wake up each day [...]

Sarah Lachance

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

I am optimistic that every day will bring a new reason for celebration, or occasion to reflect and find a new and better way forward.
I am genuinely thankful for the kindness of strangers and the support of my friends.  That the world isn’t a horrible place.  That there is goodness to be found in every [...]