About

Blessed to live in the heart of America—Lincoln, Nebraska! Passionate about connecting ideas, experiences, and people…I am all about the challenge in chasing wonder and trying to find the slice of joy in our daily round amidst the reality of our heartache and struggle.

Of course, we  know landing on joy doesn’t always happen, and the Village Joymaker is not just one person. Rather it is an attitude,  a spirit or a way of looking at life for all of us. Though we sometimes fall short, the delight is always in the pursuit.

 Cheers and blessings in this new year...this new decade—and to the making, choosing and noticing of joy! 

Grateful, Mary Beth Rice

“Joy is Strength” — Saint Teresa of Calcutta