When this blog first launched in 2017, Lisa-Michelle Kucharz dedicated it to the youth victims of bullycide. She now shares resources, information, insights, and opinions on a variety of topics, along with occasional wildlife, nature, and food photos.

I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness — it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. — Brené Brown
Recent Posts

2022 Blog Highlights
December 31, 2022
As we say goodbye to 2022, I am filled with gratitude for all of the people, places, and things that helped me make my year as good as it could have been … Continue reading

In the News: Lisa-Michelle Kucharz Fights Back Against Cyberbullying
November 30, 2022
The advocacy efforts of Long Island resident Lisa-Michelle Kucharz have enabled New York state to create a task force of experts in various fields to address cyberbullying … Continue reading

Let’s Stop Cyberbullying Together
October 24, 2022
Watch this short video for quick tips to help students, parents, and caregivers stop and address digital abuse … Continue reading

Coming Together to Spread Happiness
August 31, 2022
Coming together as a community to brighten each other’s lives has a power like no other … Continue reading

Know the Signs to Help End School Shootings
May 31, 2022
“People who hurt themselves or others often show warning signs before they carry out an act of violence … missing the signs can … Continue reading

The Real Impact Of Elon Musk Buying Twitter
April 29, 2022
How will Elon Musk buying Twitter really impact users’ experience? … Continue reading

Oscars 2022: Jokes, Jabs, and Other Lessons
March 31, 2022
Thank you to Consumer Notice for reaching out to The 2022 Oscars will forever be remembered as the night that Will Smith slapped … Continue reading

Internet Safety for Kids
February 15, 2022
Thank you to Consumer Notice for reaching out to share valuable information in their comprehensive guide for parents. … Continue reading

Challenges With a Side of Bliss
January 31, 2022
Instead of telling you about what could have been better in January 2022, I’m sharing some of my favorite moments in pictures. … Continue reading

Sound the Alarm to Save Lives
December 21, 2021
Thanks to the initiative of New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and the American Red Cross New York, I had … Continue reading

Have a Happier Holiday Season
November 22, 2021
Being happy during the holidays isn’t easy or natural for everyone. For some, this time of year is quite stressful and met with dread … Continue reading

V.S. Resident Helps Shape Cyberbullying Law
November 4, 2021
New York State legislation to fight cyberbullying, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last month, had a leading advocate from Valley Stream … Continue reading

Legislation Signed By Governor!
October 27, 2021
On October 20, 2021, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul signed an online safety legislation package, including the creation of a cyberbullying task force … Continue reading

6 Tips to Improve Your Digital Wellness
September 29, 2021
Digital wellness is much more than a buzz phrase. Most of us lead constantly connected lives, whether we’re actively using our devices, checking them … Continue reading

Goals: How Strategic Flexibility Reigns
September 2, 2021
You could say I have been obsessed with goals and getting things done for most of my life, and I’m a firm believer in the wisdom shared by Ken Blanchard, PhD … Continue reading

10 Reasons to Work Like a Dog
August 4, 2021
August 5th is Work Like A Dog Day. While I don’t know anyone who observes rituals for this day of unknown origin, the thought of it has perplexed me for years. Continue reading

Upgrade Your Gratitude Practice
July 11, 2021
Many people have a diary or journal, where they occasionally write down their thoughts, hopes, goals, dreams, successes, frustrations, and disappointments. Continue reading

Valley Stream Resident Works to Combat Cyberbullying
June 7, 2021
With teens spending more time online amid COVID-19 than ever before, cyberbullying has become an epidemic. With the help, though, of Valley Stream resident, Lisa-Michelle Kucharz … Continue reading

New York State Passes Bill to Create Cyberbullying Task Force
May 26, 2021
I’m thrilled to share that the bill to create a cyberbullying task force passed in the New York State Senate today and Assembly two weeks ago! Continue reading

Taking a Break, Really
April 5, 2021
One of the most memorable moments of my career was when a supervisor of mine forced me to take a three-week vacation. At the time, the workaholic New Yorker in me could not fathom … Continue reading

Happy Work-From-Home Anniversary to Me
March 16, 2021
A year ago today, after my first COVID-19 test and order to quarantine, I began working from home. Several negative tests for the virus and for the antibodies later … Continue reading

Coming Together to Diminish Cyberbullying
February 14, 2021
A year ago today, after my first COVID-19 test and On Thursday, February 11, 2021, New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky hosted a New York State Senate Roundtable on Cyberbullying … Continue reading