To all my friends and followers, including everyone at the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), there comes a time when, even something you love, may have to be set aside, or at least reduced in attention.
The Smile Side of Life has been my baby for more than 25 years, and I have an office full of the proof! I've loved the speaking, and met so many people that I would never have crossed paths with, if not for the Smile Side of Life. But the sad reality is, the traveling, the "promotioning", the conferences, the books - all add up to what accountants would call "a hobby."
So for now, while I will always live on the Smile Side of Life, it is time to step back, clear out that office!! and choose a new path. (I'll be a little slow while getting my toes fixed). I look forward to a cruise of the British Isles next spring, meeting cousins on my Scottish Grandmother's side, and hopefully going to each and every archeological site the cruise has booked. There will be pictures!
Thanks again for all your friendship - and that remains steadfast!
With fond memories,
Noreen Braman

thanks to all who took the time to write about the Smile Side of Life:
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"I feel better!"
"Informative and concrete techniques. Very good."
"Helpful, practical information. Worthwhile!"
"Not your usual CLE class - but it was wonderful."
“In today’s stressful and uncertain environment, I think it was wonderful to have something positive to look forward to every week. Today’s lecture on laughter could not have come at a better time.”
“Thank you for presenting this class. I appreciate the amount of work you did to prepare the course, pull together all the reading material, exercises, and resources, and deal with Zoom technology. I am glad I had your guidance and the class structure for company and support.”


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