The Happy Clam. This item is unavailable.The Happy Clam

Finished in 2020, with the world on the brink of a global pandemic, this book’s messages of hope and happiness are perhaps needed now more so than ever before. The Happy Clam scales the realms of happiness - physical, intellectual, emotional, relational, spiritual - bringing together findings from across the fields of psychology and philosophy, with practical advice on how to apply them and be happier. It turns out there are a thousand little things we can do to invite a little more happiness into our lives, to nudge the needle a tick or two, but only a few things that really make a difference. Why happy clam? Just as clams are filter feeders, taking in nourishment from what’s in the passing current, Rose has taken in all the bits and bytes of daily news, research, and experience, and stitched them together to create a delicately-crafted mosaic rich in hope and inspiration. The book also shares deeply personal experiences, with both humor and gravity in the face of loss, along with serving up some favorite family recipes.

Rosemary Schmidt is a Boston-area author, publisher, blogger, retired Geologist, and retired rugby player. She published her first book, Go Forward, Support! The Rugby of Life, in 2004, serving up life lessons drawn from the sport of rugby. Her second book, The Happy Clam, was released in 2020 in the early days of the pandemic. In between, Rose started a blog in 2014 (Rosebud's Blog) where she writes about current events, art, science, culture, and society on her website https: //www.gainline.com.Rose holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Geology from the University of Dayton, and a Master's of Science in Geology from the University of Illinois, and worked as a Professional Geologist for over 30 years with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Rose is originally from the Chicago area, and now resides in the Boston area with her spouse, Susan.