You made me laugh this week 😊


Hello Reader,

After my last email, so many of you replied with things that make you laugh — and I have to tell you, reading them genuinely lifted my week.

Here are a few favorites from the “Laughter List” (shared anonymously):

• Spending time with my Aussie, my loyal companion, always brings a moment or two of giggles with his antics."
• “Group texts with my sisters.”
• “Old SNL clips on YouTube.”
• “My husband trying to fix things without instructions. (Not that he would read them if he had them!)”
• “Memories of college road trips.”

It reminded me how simple laughter can be — and how powerful it is when life feels complicated.

Last weekend, I had the joy of spending time with my daughter and her family celebrating my granddaughter’s second birthday. She makes me laugh so hard — pure, sparkling, two-year-old fizz.

As a grandparent, moments like that feel different. They slow time down. They remind me that legacy isn’t just about what we accomplish — it’s about the joy we pass down, the memories we create, and the love that continues long after us.

Nothing about life changed in that moment.
But I felt different.

Lighter.
More myself.
More… fizz.

That’s what small joy moments do. They don’t erase the hard things — they help us carry them.

If you haven’t had one yet this week, it’s not too late.

What’s one tiny thing that could make you smile today?

Cheering you on!
Andrea

P.S. I’m officially keeping the “Laughter List” going — you can still reply and add yours anytime.

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