My preferred title and an investment in positivity

I was once described in a newspaper profile as the Bloggess of Death, due to the many obituaries I penned for HuffPost and The Blog of Death. But now I’d like to be known as the Grande Dame of Good News. (Or Mrs. Claus, especially at Christmastime.)

When I finish work each morning, I try to unstress by reading, baking, gardening, watching TV, listening to podcasts and lovin’ on my cats. I also ease my mind by writing. Fiction. Poetry. Blog entries like this one. And A Bit of Good News.

For those of you who are unfamiliar, A Bit of Good News is a weekly newsletter that I publish via Substack to remind folks that the entire world hasn’t gone to hell. In fact, amidst the madness of our current news-cycle, there are actually uplifting stories out there. And I take great pleasure in highlighting them.

In addition to these features, A Bit of Good News also shares inspiring quotes, fun facts about history, tips on how to spread joy and kindness and reminders to focus on the simple pleasures of life. Here’s what just a few of my readers have to say about it:

“Love this!” —D. Staszak

“You rock; thanks for the positive news.” —J. Corpening

“Thank you for bringing a squirt of sunshine and a beam of brightness into my news feed.” —J. King

Best of all, A Bit of Good News is a reader-supported newsletter. Although anyone may sign up and read it for free, folks are wholeheartedly encouraged to forward issues to friends and recommend that they sign up.

For those who wish to support my efforts — and make an investment in positivity — paid subscriptions are only $5/month or $50/year. Everyone who purchases a subscription gains access to the entire back-issue archive and is automatically entered into a monthly giveaway for books, gift certificates and other prizes. They also have my eternal appreciation.

For more information, click here. Thank you!