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When Does Joy Become Frivolous? Joy Day 2024

Should I cancel Joy Day? I asked my partner the other night, both of us staring at the ceiling of the dark bedroom. I was, naturally,...

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Day 4384: Happiness is..

November 9, 2023. Age 29 Day 4384: Happiness is.. the way we sometimes have no idea. The other day, I was looking back at every November...

Nov 7, 20237 min read

November 9: Through the Years

November 9, 2011. Age 17 Day 1: Happiness is.. those perfect car rides where the radio just plays all the right songs. November 9, 2012....

Nov 5, 20233 min read

What Does The Smile Project Mean To You?: Three Community Members Reflect in Honor of Joy Day 2023

On November 9, 2011, I posted a Facebook status. “Day 1: Happiness is.. those perfect car rides where the radio just plays all the right...

Nov 20, 20222 min read

What Does The Smile Project Mean to You? Part 2

In celebration of our 11th birthday on November 9, we asked you what The Smile Project means to you. I was really touched by your...

Nov 16, 20222 min read

What Does The Smile Project Mean to You? Part 1

In celebration of our 11th birthday last week, we asked you what The Smile Project means to you. I was really touched by your comments...

Nov 14, 20222 min read

A Joy Day Reflection: A Guest Post by Kristen Parry

This is a guest post written by Kristen Parry. Kristen is a firm believer in Happiness and Love as the two prominent pillars of life. She...

Nov 9, 20224 min read

Happy 11th Birthday to The Smile Project

Eleven years ago today, it was unseasonably warm for November in Western Pennsylvania. Driving home from high school, I had my windows...

Nov 9, 20212 min read

10 Ways to Support The Smile Project on Our Ten Year Anniversary

We cannot believe we are celebrating our 10th birthday today. Thank you to everyone who has tirelessly supported us through SPARK Clubs,...

Nov 9, 20213 min read

Advice to My 17-Year-Old Self

There’s not a lot of dates in my life where I can tell you what I did on that day last year. Sure, I’ll remember the day of my brother’s...