1. Money may not buy happiness, but it does buy food, medicine, electricity, shelter and gasoline - all good things.
2. Most stuff is just that - stuff - and when it's gone, you won't miss it.
3. We remember experiences, not things.
4. Dogs are fun to have around, and great examples of living in the moment.
5. If your teenage child still talks to you, consider yourself blessed.
6. Twenty years is a long time to be married, especially happily.
7. Gluten is the enemy.
8. So is gravity.
9. There's much to be thankful for, if you know where to look (hint: everywhere).
10. For sheer geographic beauty, it's hard to beat sowal.
11. For entertainment, education, frustration and comedy, it's hard to beat sowal.com.
12. Lots of things are worth knowing, but who you really are tops the list.
13. It's not a cliche. If you have your health, you do have everything.
14. The Beatles were right - love is all you need. But a bit of #1 is necessary, too.