Just upgraded our mattress. What a difference! No tossing and turning, fewer morning aches and pains. Knowing how much quantity and quality of sleep influence health, this may be the smartest thing I do this fall. Zzzzzz …

Here’s a site with some good stories, focusing on knitting and crocheting. I’m not a knitter, so can’t comment from personal experience but I know many beadmakers, quilters, and other women who work with creative media who have similar stories. As an occupational therapist, this doesn’t surprise me. Still, I continue to be delighted to hear these stories of how passionate pursuits influence health and happiness.