Barbara Hammond is a New York playwright, filmmaker and songwriter. She is a New Dramatists resident playwright (Class of 2018) and is currently under commission …
In Search of Joy
Hey, you with the broken smile, the half-hearted laugh, the one with the question “Why me? Why now of all times?” — and those of you …
Daily Germ
“Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.” -Rita Schiano
You’re a Real Piece of Art: An Open Letter About Tattoos
As I step into the tattoo shop, I feel every sweat gland in my hands activate all at once. The smell of ink and antiseptic …
Daily Germ
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we …
I Found My Happy Place: Family
When I was a teenager, I always made an effort to have a good time — but whether I went out or stayed in, I …
Day 175 2014
Eunice, founder of elegantwoman.org, has this to say about how to cultivate loveliness: I’ve found that it is easier to ‘be the right person’ …
Daily Germ
“Being happy is a very personal thing- and it really has nothing to do with anyone else.” Abraham-Hicks