Happy things

Do you track the little things that make you happy? If you follow me on Facebook or have seen my newsletter, you might have seen me post my #happythings lists. They’re pretty simple. Every day, I pick at least one thing (usually food-related) that made me happy that day. I know that (like me) many of us are cutting back on social media, so I thought I’d share a few happy things here.

I have more Intrigues coming! I’ll have one in June 2022, and another series of three coming late 2022 or early 2023.

My latest – FOR THE DEFENSE – is available everywhere! Show me your “spotted in the wild” pictures!

TRIAL IN THE BACKWOODS is coming out at the end of this month. Its release will mark my 10th book with Harlequin!

But usually, my happy things are not a big deal. Some days, I have to scrounge for them. Other days, I have to take something negative and find the silver lining.

We’re all struggling. We’re all tired. You are not alone. Neither am I.

I hope you can find a way to celebrate the happy things in your life. Wanna copy off my paper? Go ahead, I won’t tell Sister Elizabeth. Here are my #happythings from August 2021.

1. The gathering of energy pennies like Scrooge McDuck. 🪙💰
2. Bob Jog 5k with Kelli. 🏅
3. A good/productive afternoon for the Ethridge men.
4. Sally made me nap. 😴
5. Brainstorm 🌩 with Katie and Kristina.
6. Ted Lasso – the best part of any Friday.
7. 7k words today!
8. Hit the 50k mark! Over 10k this weekend. Closing in on the finish line.
9. Spotted in the wild with my Canucks and Aussies!
10. Deal announcement. 📢
11. Playing with me plot bunny. 🐰
12. Baked sugar cookies for my sweet sugar babies.
13. My boys!
14. A fun evening of Ethridge mayhem.
15. Rumpus nap with Sally. 😴
16. Thankful I am vaccinated, praying my family comes through this well.
17. “I’m sorry to inform you that you have earthworms.”
18. Two negatives and mild positives. Chat with my Cabinet. 💻
19. Officially cleared to live in our bubble again. Chat with the ISU OG.
20. Ted Lasso is like a rainbow 🌈!
21. Trader Joe’s sea salt dark chocolate caramels.
22. Great chat with the ladies from Categorically Romance podcast! 🎙
23. A good BFA call with Jess and crew.
24. Release day! Walmart, Luigi’s, and Small Cakes. 🧁
25. MasterChef and reader recovery programs.
26. “Sorry I touched your label maker area.”
27. Leftovers feasts and big fires 🔥
28. College football makes revisions more bearable.
29. Butter roll. 🥮
30. Celebrating Luluday with microwavable cups of Steak ‘n Shake chili. As one does.
31. Got fresh with Bill over dinner. I had him at Hello Fresh. 🍋

Look out, September, I’m coming for you!

xoxo Mags