New Things November

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We've had Happy January, Friendly February, Mindful March, Active April, Meaningful May, Joyful June, Jump Back July, Altruistic August, Self-Care September, and Optimistic October.  Now it's time for New Things November, found by searching for "calendar" on the Action for Happiness (AfH) web site.  Here are the first seven days of this new month.

November 1
~ Make a list of new things you want to try out this month.
November 2
~ Broaden your perspective:  read a different paper, magazine, or site.
November 3
~ Meet a new person and find out something about them.
November 4
~ Enjoy new music today.  Play, sing, dance, or listen.
November 5
~ Choose a different route, and see what you notice on the way.
November 6
~ Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven't tried before.
November 7
~ When you feel you can't do something, add the word "yet."

"As long as you live,

keep learning how to live." ~ Seneca

I have already jumped ahead to November 12, which says:

"Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about."

Today and for a number of days this week, I've been talking to everyone I possibly can about getting out to vote.  Yesterday, we received our sample ballot in the mail.   When some friends and acquaintances were talking about it, I got them together in a small room off the lobby so we could talk our way through the ballot ― all six long columns of it.  Yes, our precinct has an extremely long list this time:  federal (senator and representative), state (auditor, senator, representative, constitutional amendments, and propositions), county (executive, prosecuting attorney, assessor, county council, and charter amendments), and 25 different judges (yes or no).  I think we are a little clearer about our voting now, pro or con, and why.