What made you smile today?

[Kenna]

friend : talking about being tired makes me sound OLD!
me: you're NOT OLD!! you just have too many women to keep up with ...
me: with me and Ann* making demands on you!
friend : you come first goofy
me: rut roh *angel smilies *

( but I wasn't thinking something very angelic)
maybe this year's birthday wish will come true?

[DMW]

what the heck happened there?

[DMW]

Another phone call to my favorite 2nd grade teacher today. Had to postpone
the visit to see her until after the T-day festivities. I swear, every man should have to make Thanksgiving dinner...or any person that never has...should suffer the hell it takes...the day before T-day...mind you...in order to really empathize and appreciate what most women go through to make Thanksgiving so special.
At least i have always done the dishes. And the desert ones too. Always done the dishes.
I didn't know where else to put this...but i was asked to tell the story of why my 2nd grade teacher called me marshmellow...and her star...has to with a play i was in.
It was some winter show...some winter celebration. 2nd grade. I was either supposed to be portraying a snowball, or a marshmellow in hot chocolate or a star or something...i cannot recall my specific role in said play.
So, my mother, being the dedicated and hard working always showing up
for her children...and always busy as anyone can possibly managed time...as
if...there were more than 24hrs in a day...My Mother made my outfit.
I recall that there was a gang of us...or group of 5 or so...snowballs or whatever we were supposed to be. I think we must have been marshmellows for hot chocolate. Well, i was nothing but muscle, skin and bones...and straight up and down with no waist...as my mother would complain "you have no waist"... Well, as we ambled across the stage...while we were to be singing some song...i had to keep pulling my damn white ball thing that was around me UP....because it kept slipping off of me while i was on the stage...and people laughed. OMG they laughed...and i tried so hard to hold onto the damn white ball that was around me...i tried to be as inconspicuous as i possibly could...LMAO...i kept on walkin and doin' it though. It was funny.
to no avail... so, alas....Ms. J called me her marshmellow and her star of the play. I was very shy and embarrassed. And it stuck with her...and she made me soft inside...cause she showed me how to accept her gentile love...and that it was ok to not always be strong. I still didn't show it to her. but, somehow she knew something i didn't know.

[Trev]

A call.....

[Hollylane]

Imagining my Butch in front of the tree, hanging our first Christmas ornaments, with the dogs at her feet, and her face lit by the tree lights...:)

[Soon]

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/867269/thumbs/o-OBAMA-MCKAYLA-MARONEY-570.jpg?4

[JustLovelyJenn]

Phone calls... lots of phone calls.

Craft projects with my daughter.

Making breakfast on a lazy Saturday.

[Zimmeh]

Hym calling me on Hys lunch break :) Telling hym that I bought Hys second Christmas present!

Zimmeh

[*Anya*]

I am watching the 2003 movie Love Actually. It starts playing around this time of year.

It always makes me smile.

I just love it as an all-around sweet holiday movie (not in the traditional sense).

[Leigh]

Putting a beautiful gift on layaway for my dad for xmas - SO happy I stopped in at that store today :)

[GreeneyedMe]

Getting things accomplished around here!

Having energy for the first time in months!

It's a whole new world, and I like it! (f)

[grenade]

chicken -n- noodles, a clean garage, afternoon nap... big smiles.

[sylvie]

- movie time with Daddy.♥
- finishing 3 assignments for school today..
- a wonderful walk, meditation, cool fall breeze, bright sunshine.
- some allowed online time (thank You Sir.)
- reflecting on the Nursing school experience, so far..& being proud of myself.. something i don't give myself credit for very often, it feels nice.
- pampered girl time this morning - & a hot bubble bath!

[kissinfemme]

Pictures in the mail, a handsome butch & nice.... tires, yeah tires. :drool:

[Hollylane]

Gaige thinking that I have enough socks. Ha! That's like saying I have enough jimjams....Um...No. :)

Baby, do you think they make a sock drawer organizer that will truly fulfill my needs?

[socialjustice_fsu]

Spent the day shopping (and eating) with my beloved mother. Her mobility is becoming more limited and we are slow as molasses in the wintertime but today I tried to turn that thought around. Although she walks very slow with a cane...I made up my mind to take that time to be grateful to her, for her. We shopped, laughed, ate lunch, shopped, ate dinner, shopped, and then stopped in a nice cozy diner and had apple pie and hot tea on our way home. Neither one of us spent much money but this experience was priceless.

God knows, I needed a day like today.

I have committed this day to memory.

[lusciouskiwi]

One of my neighbours playing badminton in the back alley with one of his sons. The son is maybe 7? And was really into it. Lots of small boy giggles and grown-up effort sounds from whacking the shuttlecock. He was having lots of fun with his dad. :)

[jac]

The tempature is 19 degrees and I don't have to walk into work. My workmate is coming for me :)

[FemmeBibliophile]

The thought of the chocolate that may be awaiting me!

[ruffryder]

This thread makes me smile! :)

Spending the day teaching my daughter to drive.:police:

This made me smile thinking of when my daughter was last here and we were driving my stick. hehe. She will be here again for xmas break and I think I will be cracking up and smiling at her and my babe trying again to drive stick, while they will probably be both ready to kill me. :)

Hym calling me on Hys lunch break :) Telling hym that I bought Hys second Christmas present!

Zimmeh

I smile too that you hopefully are happy with your gifts and that you get all giddy trying to give me mine early and get yours. :p Even though we both know most of what we are getting it's gonna be the thoughts, time together, and memories made that make me smile the most mi amor. :)

[spritzerJ]

Remembering family traditions of holiday cooking....
My mother taught me a lot about holiday cooking. My mom is awesome by the way, so you know she is right.

1. If you aren't cooking with a diet coke and a window open you aren't doing it right. In the early years this would have included cigarettes.

2. Dressing up for a holiday meal is not required, remember you're sweating. A bra is optional as well. If you aren't sweating then something is wrong with the meal.

3. The people to pie ratio should be no larger than 2:1 preferably 3:1. Also, the people to roll ration should be 1:5.

4. You should have a cookie sheet scared from pie drippings past that one of your juiciest pies is stuck too when it is time to serve desert. This doesn't jive with my mother's idea of a perfectly decorated holiday however the only other option is a seriously smoky glob of berry goo blackened to the bottom of your oven.

5. You will serve real butter, cook with real butter and make whip cream from real heavy cream. This is a holiday for Christ's sakes.

6. You are allowed 2 shortcuts in holiday cooking: stuffing mixes and frozen bread dough for rolls. Not the brown and serve but the dough that rises and then you bake. The stuffing mix must also be enhanced with celery and onions sauteed. That is it. Any other short cuts and you are doing it wrong and must not love those you are eating with.

7. More about pies.... if you dare to use a store bought pie you will be openly mocked. You don't even want to know what happens if you serve/bring a frozen pie.

8. If someone loves a type of pie or food make it or get it. Summer sausage for 1, better have plenty. Cranberry sauce in the shape of a can that only one person will eat, serve it. Special allergies accommodated. This is a holiday for Christ's sake people will have what they want to eat! Unless it is giblets then they are out of luck.

9. Polite conversation is for people uncomfortable with stating their minds or wussies. There better be a loud discussion with differing ideas.

10. Grand kids can eat as many olives as they want, skip the main meal and get pie (or cake if they want it, cause we have that too) but her own children are screwed if they don't finish their meal.

11. Paper plates are a cop out. Barely allowable for dessert. What is a holiday with out massive clean up.

Are you sweating yet? Open a window already!

[Stud_puppy1991]

Being able to spend time with some friends and family I hadn't seen in years

[Julien]

A great ending to a perfect week for me. I am looking forward to many more. :flowers:

[JAGG]

A friend of mine I like to refer to as Mr. Magoo fell off the ladder today while helping me paint. Oh it only has two steps so....... no injuries occured or paint spills for that matter. Just a thud and alot of laughing. hahahahaha

[Miss Scarlett]

Finding some absolutely gorgeous red nail polish on sale!

[Kenna]

Christmas shopping with a friend for her nieces and nephew ...had an awesome time hanging out and looking for a Furreal pony.

[laruss]

Made plans to go home for 10 days at the beginning of December. I will get to see my Grandbabies. :gimmehug:

[Mike]

everything she said :)

[bkisbutchenuff]

Just had to smile knowing I have a week off....so needed!

[~ocean]

counting the hours makes me smile :) ~U~

[asphaltcowboi]

waking up to a text i missed last nite
a cool crisp morning and starting a fire in the place fresh hot coffee and hearing a freight train pulling the mountian behind me... realizing just how much i love life.

[Teddybear]

Getting to my delivery over 2.5 hrs early AMD nothing to do I talked to my love and she drove a little over hr to have breakfast with me

God knows I love that woman

[chefhmboyrd]

Digging the short week!
@:byebye:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Playing a game of chase with the my wheelchair bound student and the other kindergartners today.

[Daktari]

Good peoples.

[Julien]

Knowing I will be with loved ones, my family and friends on this day of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Be safe everyone.

[StrongButch]

Mistakes make me human.Failure makes me stronger.Love keeps me alive.But its you who keeps me smiling.

[starryeyes]

I got off my butt and had a nice 2 mile run. It's not much, but after bring pretty much inactive for 6 months... It's a good start!

[Talon]

Getting back into my pointe shoes today after an ankle sprain a couple months ago...looking forward to starting up my ballet classes once again...:hk14:

[Medusa]

Jack surprised me with a new oven!

My old one was terrible and had cold spots in it so a new stainless steel Samsung is on its way to my home. YAY for new ovens for Thanksgiving!

[Soon]

coming straight home.

[Kenna]

currently sitting on my deck overlooking autumn colors. My dog sitting quietly at my feet.

remembering recent events that made me smile ...like last night's dinner company and all the fun we have laughing together...and how she tries to suppress laughing when my dog misbehaves after I tell him to lay down ...she tries so hard not to encourage him but he's a rascal that loves attention ..

today was a good day...getting my heat fixed, hearing back from my payroll department that the county retracted the wage garnishment because they made a mistake ...my apartment is very comfy...enjoyed my hot bubble bath ....enjoyed relaxing and not stressing today ...enjoyed a long walk with my dog...many smiles from a long distance friend ...

smiling at the good feeling that resentment, retaliation and bitterness has no place in my life ... only good positive things and healthy relationships and a healthy outlook ...smiling at the progress I have made over certain negative influences in my life and my health ..

smiling that only a few months ago I could hardly walk and had daily awful back pain and migraines to today where I'm getting my quality of life back and can enjoy physical activity again without dread of being bedridden with pain. ... that's a smile indeed ... pain isn't the norm lately ...at least it's tolerable when it does hit.

smiles from blue skies and watching my pup's face light up whenhe hears a familiar voice over the phone say "I miss ya buddy"...

[laruss]

Receiving a text message from a friend back home. 'I was thinking of you today and wanted you to know.' :)

[Tcountry]

Being sent home with homemade brownies :)

[Trev]

Finding out who's on the naughty list for Christmas... :)

[Blade]

Seeing Sam Gordon's picture on a wheaties box

[Lazy Daze]

Him driving me to work this morning..always makes me have a better day at work and smile

As of 5pm, I am off for 4 days!

The furkids and all their little antics this morning before we left :)

[Abigail Crabby]

Finding out today is rather a goof off day in class....

not so much :typewriter: as joke telling and web surfing.

have a test later today and then out early for the day :)

[Daktari]

Not having a nightmare about yet another person I've lost in my life last night.

[clay]

Finding out who's on the naughty list for Christmas... :)

hey Trev...I am always on the top of this kind of list....I seem to be naughty all year long...can't help it...it is in my genes...lol

[bkisbutchenuff]

hey Trev...I am always on the top of this kind of list....I seem to be naughty all year long...can't help it...it is in my genes...lol


Claybaby: did you mean Jeans or Genes? :D

[~ocean]

I cant stop smiling ~~ thinking about ~ U ~

[JAGG]

A wonderful dream I had last night, it was so sweet. Still smiling. :)

[clay]

Claybaby: did you mean Jeans or Genes? :D

haha...I knew someone would go there....lol....tis all in the mind of the reader...lol

[Nomad]

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[GreeneyedMe]

Being TOLD what my daily menu would be. :) Nice. and P.K.s too!! :D

[Julien]

Knowing that I will be sharing this holiday season with a very special lady.:rrose:

[Blade]

Seeing an old friend at the grocery store....she seems to be doing well.

[spritzerJ]

Just how absolutely fabulous today was!

[WintergreenGem]

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[clay]

thinking about my dream.....hope I have more of same tonight...:)

[DamonK]

Almond and rice crackers
Peppa beside me
Fair amount of laundry done
Texts received

[Miss Scarlett]

An unexpected gift in the mail today!

[genghisfawn]

I received a crappy fridge calendar from our riding's Member of Parliament today. He's a bigot known for using thousands of tax dollars to send hateful and self-aggrandizing mailouts to every constituent with an address.

So I took the advice of a friend and made a craft out of it.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj506/genghisfawn/paperdolls.jpg

The text reads:

Dear Mr. Vellacott,
In 2013 please try to offer better Parliamentary representation to the following...
Women... and those who love them and provide their care
Queers... and those who love them and support their citizenhood
All non-white, non-straight, non-male-IDed people
Please do not exclude white, straight men, either. They also benefit from an inclusive, respectful society.
Thx!

:D :D :D

[Ginger]

I was with a group of people today at work, eating a free lunch of turkey and all the usual thanksgiving fixings, and a woman I didn't know had her little boy with her.

He was four, at the very oldest, and really tiny and skinny. He was wearing the tiniest pair of jeans I've ever seen in my life and he had this long, homely, little old-man face. Oh my god, he was so cute.

So I crouched down and started talking to him, and admiring the superheroes on his shirt: Spiderman, the Hulk, and others I didn't know. He became mesmerized by his own shirt, pulling it far out from his tummy and pointing to the characters' yellow faces, red feet.

Then he mumbled something to me. I couldn't hear him, so I moved in a little closer and he mumbled it again. Finally I tapped my ear and said, Tell me a little louder, and he screwed up his little face and barked, Water! right in my ear, and of course I instantly began scrambling around for a plastic cup and some water for him, laughing the whole time.

[StrongButch]

Even though ive had a millions things to do today! I think of you huney and that makes me smile.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Another good day with my student, and the progress we made.

[RockOn]

I cooked two boxes of Hamburger Helper Potato Stroganoff tonight ... Put five pounds of ground beef in it instead of two.

Prepared a couple of large bowls for my two dogs. They were eating ... happened to glance over at Kevin, my male bully-mastiff mix. He had a potato on top of his head. This boy eats quickly and laps hard. :)

[QueenofSmirks]

Me... and how ridiculously pouty I was all day about the fact that I had to come home and make pies. Now they're done and I can't wait to eat them tomorrow! :)

[SleepyButch]

Talking with my friend who made me laugh not only on facebook but also on the phone! I'm now in a great mood!

[Miss Scarlett]

The cutest greeting on my page this morning!

[Kenna]

my pup cuddled next to me .. I reach down to rub his ears and softly say "you're my little sweet heart "...he jumped up and tilted his head like I'd said "treat"...every time I repeated "sweet heart" he'd tilt to the right, almost falling over onto my lap. my luv bug smooch pooch.

[Teddybear]

waking with my love knowing this is our 1st thanksgiving and Im so thankful I get to spend it with her

i love you cinn

[pajama]

About a year ago, one of my sweetest patients passed away. He had spent most of his little life in the PICU, I grew to love him and his eclectic, wonderful parents. It was so difficult when they had to choose to let him transition rather than continue suffering.

Today I am smiling because he got a healthy, beautiful, baby sister. I know he will watch over her from above like a good big brother. I am smiling because this couple persevered and worked it out and stayed together.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

[Miss Scarlett]

An early morning manicure and I didn't mess it up! Love my new red polish called "Passion"

[Bèsame*]

yummmm, pumpkin spice coffee not the syrupy creamer. Makes this morning all cozy.

[girl_dee]

a note from Syr today, reminding me that i am her property, her *piece of meat*

:awww:

[deb0670]

i made two homemade sweet potato pies last night for the first time. Even used real sweet potatoes not in a can.
I smiled when people took their first bite of the pies and held it in their mouths for a second and smiled . Yes! I nailed it! Ethan said that it took him back to his childhood.
I love to cook and bake, and, it does my heart so good when people are pleased.

[Trev]

I have so many reasons to be smiling today. Family, food, memories... and another evening playing a game of words after almost an hour on the phone. I'm a happy guy :hangloose:

[Hollylane]

Every single moment, with Gaige and her beautiful family. My face hurts from smiling so much today.

[Kenna]

finding a text I missed last night because I fell asleep before they sent it.

[Miss Scarlett]

Memories of a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.

A beautiful drive yesterday afternoon.

Waking up to a spectacular view of the Great Smoky Mountains outside my window...mountain tops so close it's as though I can reach out and touch them.

Planning today's adventure over breakfast...

OMG waking up to the smell of coffee and breakfast cooking...I think this must be heaven!

[Hollylane]

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[chefhmboyrd]

waking up with out a hangover...
heh

[Daktari]

The old dude who helped me with my basket in the supermarket. He was very sweet. Bloody bad neck/shoulders and lung disease means that old folks offer help! :|

[JustLovelyJenn]

My daughter is laying in bed with me reading right now. That is making me smile, big time.

[ruffryder]

The posts here in this thread! :)

[BigDaddyRhon]

calling a special little girl today and hearing her get excited and giggle because it was Me on the phone ;)

[Hollylane]

She cut her hair today, and she looks so frigging handsome, that all I could do was keep grinning like an idiot, and I'm still doing it. :) :stillheart:

[always2late]

Two wonderfully amazing people, girl dee and Syr. Thank you both so very much for your friendship and your incredible kindness! :awww:

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

My girl made me smile more then once today just by being herself.

[WingsOnFire]

My girl made me smile more then once today just by being herself.

Awe... Im so glad I can make You smile Sir.. I smiled when I got Your text today when You woke up..

[WingsOnFire]

CIJS... I am a sleepy girl...

[GPS]

little butterball has finally gotten used to his belly getting rubbed.
it has been 7 years we haven't had a kitten in the house, now we have 2 lol

[Breezy]

Sentiments, messages and comments. :)

[Daktari]

A Harris Museum trip with Q

[Zimmeh]

Waking up with Hym this morning and having breakfast with Hym :)

Zimmeh

[ruffryder]

GOING TO SLEEP AND WAKING UP WITH MY BABIES. CUDDLES, KISSES, GIGGLES. HER MAKING COFFEE THIS MORNING AND ME MAKING BREAKFAST, A NICE TEAMWORK.

[lusciouskiwi]

Madam Eleven Year Old. She's so cute - looks like a puppy.

[Leigh]

Having the weekend off to spend with a friend, watch the Grey Cup (canadian football's equivalent to the super bowl) and finishing up my xmas cards :D

[genghisfawn]

Waking up with my face nearly up against the wall and M cuddling me from behind as though hy's trying to mash me into hys skin. I tried to disengage myself, but all I got was a slight flailing of limbs and further entrapment. Despite the discomfort and cold wall on my nose, I had to smile. :)

The key was whispering, "Honey... I have to get up and make the coffee." Instant roll-away and, "Mm, okay. Fine."

... and I still haven't made hym coffee. :p

[Kenna]

borrowed a GPS from a friend ..who loves British accents (especially women's) and set the GPS to a British female voice ..
texted friend to let her know I arrived safe and only fussed at her British sweetheart one time ..
loved her response : oh come on now don't insult her, you might need her again!

too funny

[Talon]

Getting some of my Christmas party invites in the mail today...looking forward to buying some beautiful holiday frocks for them! :toast:

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[Trev]

The Christmas tree is up, stockings hung on the mantle and the house mostly decorated. It's a tradition that maybe will be followed. Another memory made :)

[GraffitiBoi]

Thinking of her always makes me smile.
Knowing that 26 days from now I get to see her.
Being able to spend the days leading up to the holiday with her helps lessen the hurt of the holidays for me.

That's what made me smile today.

[laruss]

New friends.

[Kenna]

borrowed a GPS from a friend ..who loves British accents (especially women's) and set the GPS to a British female voice ..
texted friend to let her know I arrived safe and only fussed at her British sweetheart one time ..
loved her response : oh come on now don't insult her, you might need her again!

too funny

texts after trip home...
Me: I must have insulted your British sweetheart because she didn't talk to me the whole way home.
Them: lol

(somehow I muted her without hitting her mute button)

[starryeyes]

Playing with our new puppy, Smudge. Taking him to get his shots and vet check up. Seeing everyone fuss over him! He won the cutest puppy picture contest at the vet! (They take pics of all the new puppies). Watching Justin so happy about her new baby. Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile :-D

[clay]

seeing that gorgeous sunset....knowing the world is all mine...

[Bèsame*]

Finding out that kisses are worth more than money.

[lusciouskiwi]

Madam Eleven Year Old aka Madam Butterfly aka Tau Kay Sau (Lady Boss) ... is so damn cute and adorable.

[JustLovelyJenn]

A wonderful conversation via email.

[Angeltoes]

Talking on the phone to my seven-year-old who said 'I love you so much, mommy' like he really meant it.

[pamcat]

Looking after my friends dog for the weekend, and walking him and getting so many compliments on how well behaved he is and what a good looking dog he is. It's amazing how many people will actually stop and talk when you walk with a dog, whereas they would normally not even make eye contact when you passed them.
I'm booking him every weekend for walks now!!

And the weather this weekend made me smile - we finally experienced a Spring day, two weeks out from Summer - 32 degerees today and glorious!! Makes a person feel good to be alive.

[Kenna]

waking up at 5am a bit disoriented, then realizing that today is Sunday and not a work day. cuddling back under my warm quilt

[Miss Scarlett]

An early morning text message...

[JustLovelyJenn]

Talk of bubble baths and books...

[Blade]

Looking at my living room and having a sense of accomplishment at how nice it is looking getting it ready for my new to me loveseat with recliners on both ends

[ruffryder]

getting some Twinkies and other Hostess cakes. hahaha. :jester:

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[JustLovelyJenn]

Checking my caller ID

[bright_arrow]

Cuddling while it snowed lightly outside
Kissing a yummy, smelly-good boi
Watching said boi putting lights on our giant Christmas tree
Feeding mashed sweet potatoes to the girls
Our homey, cozy feeling living room
Mint chocolate chip ice cream <3
Thinking about an overnight somewhere at some ooh la la hotel for our 6-month anniversary as married folk :rrose: (after my semester ends of course)

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[Leigh]

Rocky781 did - my Daddy is home, we're happier than ever & i realize more now than at any other time just how lucky i am to have Him as my love :heartbeat:

I love You Daddy, today and tomorrow and forever! :)

[durrrrrrrr]

a perfect wknd!

[lusciouskiwi]

My little dog. She really is adorable. :awww:

And, I think my cat might actually like me. Although she won't in a few days time as I head down to KL. Never mind, she can howl at me when I get back.

Luvs da fur babies :awww:

[bright_arrow]

If I run out of songs to sing to take your mind off everything
Just smile, sit a while with the
Sun on your face and remember the place we met
Take a breath and soon I bet you'll see
Without you I would never be me
You are the leaves of my family tree

Feeling very mushy romantic tonight :)

[Miss Scarlett]

Holiday memories...warm and loving...

Knowing that my friends all had wonderful holiday weekends as well...

Coffee!!!!!

An unexpected text message...

[Daktari]

Fun and laughter at tonight's meeting; 'specially on this wet, windy, chilly night. :cold:

[Greyson]

A conversation with my butch lesbian "Big Boss". She is an intelligent butch with integrity and a sense of humor. I am fortunate to be a member of her staff.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Delivery of Chinese food...
Hiding in my room...
A little time to myself..
Thinking about Christmas decorations.

[girl_dee]

We are picking up the newest member of the pack today!

Little Amos :|

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[Happy_Go_Lucky]

and watching two very sassy squirrels collaborating on their next move to get to the bird feeder. To observe their little minds hard at work figuring out how to get to the food is a wonder to behold. They turn themselves inside out, upside down, fly through the air, and other Cirque du Soleil body moves.

Finally, I went to the store and bought a big bag of squirrel food. Yes! they have defeated me! Ha!

Watching all of my animals friends coexist peacefully really makes me smile.

[Talon]

Waking up this morning to a white, incredibly wrinkly, bulldog face snoring like a 300 Lb. man about 2 inches from my face...all hugged up against me...geesh...>>>>:bulldog:

[durrrrrrrr]

After a wknd of home cooked meals. I am gettin another one tonight! YUMMMM

[Breezy]

More sentiments, messages and comments. :eyebat:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Looking through old pictures.

[Liam]

Suggesting that we look at Christmas trees today, and seeing her eyes sparkle, then picking out a tree and seeing the huge smile on her face. Her smile makes me smile.

[Duchess]

Thoughts of a very special friend that loves coffee as much as I do. :)

[deb_U_taunt]

I was walking laps at the dog park this afternoon and this woman and her lab started tagging along. We had a nice talk about absolutely nothing. It was great and I was still smiling after she left.

[Vivacious1]

My niece coming to kiss me goodnight with blue lips from her candycane!

[PaPa]

What made me smile today was being able to walk into physical therapy with no crutches. Even got to go up and down the steps. I also got to see Dad today. He is pale and weak, but my heart just melts every time I see him. I hope so much he makes it home soon. The fevers are still spiking at night but the doc says they have found the bacteria strain and are using an antibiotic that seems to be working. Better days ahead I am hoping so I am smiling tonight because even though I hurt beyond belief (physically and emotionally) I am blessed. Finally, I am sure crawling into the bed tonight will also make me smile from the comfort. :-)

[cinnamongrrl]

Having an early start to our day.....spending it with my honey bear....getting a new bed...:hangloose: (we have been TRYING to wait to get Teddy's uber comfy and gorgeous bed from PA...but...our old backs can't take it anymore :| )
Going for breakfast and a much loved (and somehow forgotten) restaurant that I haven't been to in YEARS....
Setting up our fabulous new TV with both the Wii and Netflix (by proxy)....we already watched some really good movies! (I had been DYING to see Iron Man 2)
Getting some stuff put up that needed to go in the spare room....the house is returning to some semblance of normalcy.... :bunchflowers:
Messages from friends here <3

[Miss Scarlett]

Very sweet messages...

My percolator decided to work this morning...coffee zombie no more am I...LOL

Waking up to find my cat on the pillow next to me...even if she was giving me the "feed me now woman" stare...

[Gráinne]

The kids were at a total loss as to what to get me for Christmas-until last night. I found out that a very reputable scuba diving school is offering certification for $100.00, including classroom materials and swimming pool equipment rental, down from $300. I'm going to check it out this afternoon, but as I understand it, I don't have to rent more equipment until the open water part in the spring. With that, I have a choice of Florida, the Gulf Coast, or Lake Ouachita down the interstate :).

Scuba diving has always been on my bucket list, so I'm hoping mightily it's on the level. Maybe 2013 is looking up already :).

[GraffitiBoi]

Realizing there are only 22 days left until I get to see her! (And possibly the adorable Little Man too!)

[cinnamongrrl]

Lingering and languishing in our new bed......and actually WANTING to stay in bed late into the morning....well late for us.....lol

Having one more day (of 3) together today.....

Teddy telling me he has plans for today. His plans are always super fun :)

[Teddybear]

Lingering and languishing in our new bed......and actually WANTING to stay in bed late into the morning....well late for us.....lol

Having one more day (of 3) together today.....

Teddy telling me he has plans for today. His plans are always super fun :)


i enjoyed lingering and languishing in our new bed baby and i have enjoyed these days with u HOWEVER we wont be able to do what I have planned if u dont get up and get dressed

love u

[PinkieLee]

What made me smile...

Waking up to a beautiful, crisp morning!

Dunkin Donuts coffee from the comfort of my own home, thanks to my Keurig :)

No humidity makes for a kick ass hair day!

Daydreaming about what I would do with that winning $500 million powerball lottery ticket!

[Sun]

Words and photographs from the ones that I love.

Life is good and I am so so blessed.

[PaPa]

They got to the base of Dad's blood infection. He had a urinary blockage. So they opened it up and he is looking much better. A couple more days in the hospital, but he is getting plenty of pampering now. He actually had a pedicure today from the foot doc and received eye drops for his eyes. They are very red....I bet it is from not being able to sleep. HAAHAA!! But this was wonderful news today!!

[cinnamongrrl]

we had a great day together.....we went out for Indian....then to the thrift store....and scored some awesome chairs for the kitchen for 20 bucks....

we were GOING to go see Lincoln....but we got busy doing other things :)

we got a frozen pizza had some wine and are waiting for my ex to leave so we can start a movie :)

[puddin']

clay did. not only did he recognize me silliness, but he is jus' so right on...

[cynthycat]

Coming home to find "I love you. Very Much" written on my bathroom mirror. :heartbeat:

[bkisbutchenuff]

Despite everything - had a good rehearsal! Great behavior and excellent attendance. Also - still loving my new you toy! BIG :D !

[Trev]

A Happy Hump Day email :)

[WingsOnFire]

unfortunately not very much.

[Sparkle]

Treats! A simple dinner. A fire. A soak in a hot tub with my Best Femme! And seeing all of the pretty faerie lights, that were strung over the weekend, on my drive home.

[Hollylane]

Thanks to thedivahrrrself's signature line....I found a smidge more faith in humanity via Kiva (http://www.kiva.org/). :)

[bright_arrow]

Being delightfully sore at work this morning, a nice reminder of fun times had by all last night :wine:

[Bard]

At work today one of my officers pulls me aside and tells me that he had a chat with one of the assistant chiefs and that he had been told that out of the folks that have interviewed so far I have been the best .. that I had inpressed the pannel with my confidence and the professional way I presented myself. WOW he tld me that he most likely was not supose to say anything to me but that he was proud of me and he felt I deserved to know. It really made my day :rrose:

[Kenna]

after I was being stubborn ...being told in a firm voice to "go to bed!"

[Miss Scarlett]

Hot coffee...purple flowers...fresh air...and it's my Friday!

[Talon]

A romantic memory from last night...:candle:

[WingsOnFire]

Two things....
Waking up to a sleepy boy.... Who was going to sleep as I was getting up.

Hearing Daddy's voice on the phone as I dragged myself into work this morning.

[cinnamongrrl]

Being woken up....<big grin>

Flowers for no reason....

Making the house look festive....

Having a quiet day at home....

The sun is shining..... :bunchflowers:

[Teddybear]

Being woken up....<big grin>

Flowers for no reason....

Making the house look festive....

Having a quiet day at home....

The sun is shining..... :bunchflowers:

Baby

There was a reason for the flowers...its cuz. I LOVE U
U made the house festive???? I can't wait to c it
The sun is TRYING to compete with ur beautiful smile

U got a bit of information ur going to love

[GreeneyedMe]

All of my hard work and diligence with becoming insulin dependent is finally paying off! Numbers are stabilizing! :D YAY!!! :D

Learning relaxation techniques....amazing first time! Can't wait for more! :D

[JAGG]

A sweet text message. :heartbeat:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Talking business with my brother.

[Soft*Silver]

a surprise visit from chrissy at my shop!

[PaPa]

Learning that my Dad may come home tomorrow after dinner. He will be required to have nurse's come in to care for him, but he may be home TOMORROW! *BIG Smile.

But that is not ALL!

I talked with my professor this afternoon and she reported she talked to my one supervisor. This supervisor praised me to the hilt and my professor believes that if I am still with them (in the event I do not get Spring internship with the state) then I will be offered a job at the completion of Spring semester! Of course we hope for the state position...which is paid and will be full time with benes upon graduation...but it looks like either way I will definitely be employed come May! That, my friends, is beyond good news because my goal since 2005 has been to get off the disability rolls and get back to work helping others with disabilities return to work. For this position I I needed a master's degree with national licensure (which I must admit cost me $395 just to sit for the damn thing in March). I think I have completed these goals in pretty good time and with a perfect 4.0 I might add! Oh the awesome things that made me smile today.....

LIFE IS GOOD FOLKS! SMILE WITH ME!! Aww come on...ya know ya wanna. *Chuckles.

[dixie]

Surprising how something as simple as a rep can lead to a message, which can lead to 2 hour texting, which changes your entire perception of a person...in a good way. :)

[sharkchomp]

Feeling the swoosh swoosh swoosh of my best pal's tail against my leg

I asked for help and my brother(real) had/has my back

Starting to countdown less than two weeks to see my Momma(real) :)

~~~shark~~~~~~~~

[Medusa]

Eating chocolate-covered cherries in bed with my love

[always2late]

Our new Great Dane puppy!

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

Hearing my girls voice briefly

Receiving a text that said I was missed and asked if I was okay

Being ordered to bed at 8:30 by S and I actually went but since it is now 4:30 you see how long that lasted both made me me smile

Coming here and seeing a rep from a buddy that simply was a check in...feels nice to know others care.

Seeing the other posts in here Teddybear abd cinnamongirl are just so cute and Yeah PaPa.

[lilapache]

knowing that in 6 hours or so... i leave for a much needed weekend with Hym...

[VintageFemme]

WANTED: Red Dawn Butch [who knew?]

....still smiling

[Miss Scarlett]

Literary humor...I love it!

[Talon]

Awww, such cute pm's...what a doll.

And a ski trip to Loon mountain this weekend! I just cannot wait to sit in the lodge, have a fabulous steak dinner, a warm drink, and a long soak in the hot tub outside on the terrace of my room...and all this after a beautifully sunny day on the slopes...Yay!!.......:downhillski:

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

Awww, such cute pm's...what a doll.

And a ski trip to Loon mountain this weekend! I just cannot wait to sit in the lodge, have a fabulous steak dinner, a warm drink, and a long soak in the hot tub outside on the terrace of my room...and all this after a beautifully sunny day on the slopes...Yay!!.......:downhillski:

I live within 45 minutes of three ski resorts. So little snow last winter, they ended up spraying that white stuff by machines. Real snow is so much better. Have fun this weekend! ..and DON'T break a leg. ;)

[jac]

The kids walking out of lunch moaning and groaning about how good the meal was and how full they were... :D
Chicken and cheese quesadillas with onions and peppers and topped with salsa and sour cream.... :badcook:

[GPS]

I snowboarded there in 2010
it is beautiful, enjoy :)


Awww, such cute pm's...what a doll.

And a ski trip to Loon mountain this weekend! I just cannot wait to sit in the lodge, have a fabulous steak dinner, a warm drink, and a long soak in the hot tub outside on the terrace of my room...and all this after a beautifully sunny day on the slopes...Yay!!.......:downhillski:

[GreeneyedMe]

Going on a winery tour and tasting, yummy lunch, being included with a GREAT bunch of people!

My coworkers on the Safety/Ergonomic team are the BEST!! What a great day!!! :wine:

[genghisfawn]

Walking in my door, washing my dishes, putting some food in the oven and - this is the smiling bit - changing into my yoga capris and M's shirt to flop into my recliner.

:)

[tantalizingfemme]

The first log of the fire has been lit. :) yay....

[WolfyOne]

Opening up my mailbox and finding an unexpected Christmas card

[cinnamongrrl]

Sleepy cuddles and kisses before he left for work....

The way he always comes and tells me he loves me before he goes to work <3

Seeing our Christmas tree all lit up in the still dark kitchen this morning....

The way my lil Cricket rubs her face after her bath....awww

:moonstars:

[Leigh]

A busy day at work that went by fast & laughs with my awesome co-workers :D

[MsTinkerbelly]

Living my life with my loves everyday...reason to grin all of the time!

[lusciouskiwi]

Madam Elderly is just so damn cute. The way she can make her ears so big and swivel to keep track of everyone. :awww:

[Blade]

A little 6 point, chasing tail.........ahhh come to Papi

[JustLovelyJenn]

catching up with old friends.

[Metro]

A velvety soft, black, dog ear flopped over the corner of my laptop... typing carefully so I can continue to enjoy the cuddly close sweetness of my pup.

:)

[theoddz]

She and I had the BEST day yesterday. :D

We had to get up early to go out and buy another washing machine. The old one died a horrible, noisy death. We had a great breakfast out at a local buffet, then we went and picked out a new front loader "steam" washer at Sears (I <3 Kenmore appliances). We found one on sale and bought the whole caboodle, complete with pedestal, so neither of us has to lean down to fish wet clothes out.

Then we came home and had a relaxing afternoon together. The Christmas tree is up and we had a great time getting the ornaments out and sorted through. This will be our first Christmas together and she'll meet my mother, sister and niece for the first time (G-d help her!!! LOL).

So then, last night, we were both feeling a little restless, so we threw on some clothes and went down to the local casino, which is not even a mile down the road from my house, and we had a little fun with the slots and video poker machines. I hit a 50 cent royal flush for a $2000 jackpot, then I got another $600 out of a dollar poker machine, and L learned how to play video poker and walked away with $300 in winnings of her own. We then came home and I realized......

The casino just paid for our new front load Kenmore Elite steam washer!!!!! :clap::thumbsup::cheer:

So......

We're smiling this morning over coffee as we wait for the Sears truck to arrive, deliver and set up the new washer. :winky:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[JoSchmooze]

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/victoriann09/penguins.jpg

Made me smile.....

:cigar2:

[JustLovelyJenn]

morning texts... from my daughter.

[Miss Scarlett]

The short list...morning texts, a beautiful day, friendships...

[Zimmeh]

Text messages and morning kisses from hym :)

Our little Babygirl pup who had to come and snuggle between us this morning with her favorite ball in her mouth :)

Buying my mom's Christmas present! She loves China tea sets and wanted the one that I got from the Reunion.

Zimmeh

[VintageFemme]

December
Hurry snow. Please, I'm waiting! Love.

[Hollylane]

Our ice cream Skype date :)

[Lazy Daze]

Spending the entire day with Him..

Playing with the dogs at the shelter when we took our donations

Playing miniature golf and feeding baby alligators

[clay]

"ketchup" with T.....:)

[Bèsame*]

Incredible....with flowers.

[Canela]

Plans for December, January, March and June, so far...yay!

[kissinfemme]

You Mister Monster, as always! :kissy:

[Blade]

I just got a goodnight kiss.......her furry little lips tickled my nose...geez...goodnight Tashi

[Hollylane]

The sweet sounds of my Butch's sleepy voice after a wonderful day together. :aslIloveyou:

[puddin']

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[cinnamongrrl]

My daddy bear..... :)

He had a cake baked AND decorated for me when I got home from work last night....along with a myriad of balloons...and I just LOVE balloons....he even book shopped for me!!

I don't know how he finds the time to do all this.....but he is my hero....and he makes my life happier than I thought it could ever be... <3 <3

:moonstars:

[Teddybear]

My daddy bear..... :)

He had a cake baked AND decorated for me when I got home from work last night....along with a myriad of balloons...and I just LOVE balloons....he even book shopped for me!!

I don't know how he finds the time to do all this.....but he is my hero....and he makes my life happier than I thought it could ever be... <3 <3

:moonstars:



Baby

U forget to tell them I made ur ears bleed by singing happt birthday to. Sorry bout that by the way

[Bard]

Our sweet little kitty girl Juliet coming up to cuddle with me after Desd got up to go to work meeping and kissing me for pets and love:rrose: and when I got up following me around watching me make coffee the little love bug. Then Phoebe softly wining to get out of her kennel they way both Phoebe and Gracie bound all over me kissing before we go out watching the girls bound all over the lawn Phoebe always comes back to me for kisses then bounds off to chase something she is so beautiful to watch as she runs it is like she is flying.. then the sweet shy Gracie even with only 3 legs she doesn't let it stop her or even slow her down watching Gracie and Phoebe play and chase each other standing on our deck coffee in hand smiling at the wonder that is my life :smileyXmasTree:

[JustLovelyJenn]

My brothers adorable pit bull coming to say goodbye to me before they left. She rolled over on her back with her head on a big pillow and just laid there to get her belly rubbed. She really is the biggest sweetheart.

[Dance-with-me]

Hanging out with new friends who are becoming good friends, and just very comfortably relaxing while doing a whole lot of nothing.

[WintergreenGem]

My grandson finally lost a tooth. He is seven and has been growing new teeth, but not losing his others. Finally!!

[Miss Scarlett]

Oh, just everything...even my persnickety percolator...I think it needs a new cord...do they even sell them anymore? LOL

[Tony]

Plans for December, January, March and June, so far...yay!

Care to share, gorgeous?

[Leigh]

Life being simply amazing!

[jac]

Listening to some of my favorite Christmas carols :)

[Bèsame*]

what made me smile...

My bestie is adding a weekend trip to see me after conducting business in the big D. I haven't seen her in 3 years. We have never visited at Xmas time. This will be loads of fun. How much can we squeeze in? I do have to work on Sat, of course, it's a retail must. But I'm planning a holiday fashion show, she will be able to attend. How much fun will that be? Lots to dish about...our currents events!!

[Blade]

After the first song today at church, a baby was still singing. Then a prayer and he was quiet to the end then he had a few words of amen. Mentioning of those in need of prayer at the end of that he had a few words of amen. Seemed he kept quiet at the right times and let his praise be heard at the right times. Cute litter feller he was.

Also had to smile at the feeling I had of being so welcomed in a place of worship.

[Katniss]

The local elementary is a magnet school for the deaf and hard of hearing. I went to see their signing (not a typo...signing, not singing) choir perform. Many of the kids do not have hearing impairments and the choir is open to all. While waiting I overheard someone ask a little boy if he got extra school credit for being in the choir. He responded, "No, but I figured if I didn't learn sign language I might be missing out on finding a future best friend."
I LOVE THIS KID!!!!!!!!!! (and clearly his parents are raising him right). Maybe there is hope for us after all.....


Katniss~~(just having learned how to sign "Happy Holidays" and "Merry Christmas"...more words to come)

[Tcountry]

Bein called a furnace....
...no one believes it till they actually experience it. :)

[Bèsame*]

ahuh, I know a furnace . Lol, you must be ~~HOT~~Bein called a furnace....
...no one believes it till they actually experience it. :)

[cinnamongrrl]

coming home from work...and finding my ex...(the father of my children) waiting for me in the driveway....

he didn't want me to think he had forgotten my birthday... :)

it rather amazes me....we had our ups and downs (more downs than ups) and after it all, he has been a good guy...not a good husband so much...but a GOOD GUY...

I can honestly say he is there whenever I need him and I'm glad that our relationship evolvved to this point.... :)

AND he and Teddy are like peas and carrots...it's so amusing to me... my ex comes over all the time when I'm not even home! lol

[Miss Scarlett]

Woke up smiling because of yesterday and the reasons for my smiling all day...

[VintageFemme]

New friends.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Unpacking boxes made me smile...

[PaPa]

Relaxing in my recliner accompanied by stimulating conversation. That brought many smiles today. :-)

[Miss Scarlett]

Everything! Today is my Friday...that alone brings a smile to my face!:hk23:

[JustLovelyJenn]

My 8 year old son woke up with a nightmare at 5 o'clock this morning... He crawled in bed with me and slept snuggled against my side until my first alarm went off (an hour before we actually get up) then he very quietly snuck out of bed and went to watch tv until time to get ready for school... he was watching preschool shows...

My little munchkin always makes me smile.

[Talon]

Great conversations, with much humor, and many things in common...:present:

[cinnamongrrl]

Hanging up the pretty new ornaments that Teddy got for our first tree! <3

Putting up alll the Christmas cards we have gotten thus far!

:smileyXmasTree:

[GPS]

knowing my heart feels open. its been a long time..

[clay]

:smileyXmasTree:

the dancing tree with all the smileys in this post...chuckles....

[girl_dee]

Feeling like my old self

Playing outside with pups!

Silly boy

[Mike]

Everything!

[GreeneyedMe]

BIG SMILES!!! :D :D :D

My eye is healing perfectly!!!

AND I get to have the other one done in two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanking the Universe for my Christmas Miracle.....(f)

[kissinfemme]

You, 46 days and knowing we are on the same page!

:cheer:

[Trev]

Breakfast this morning, it was nice

[GraffitiBoi]

Potentially good knews for her.
A comment on my fb page from her.
Knowing I'll be with her in 14 days.

[stargazingboi]

Going to see gren's daughter perform a solo in her school concert with the whole family. She was fantastic!

[Harmony]

Upgrading my cell phone to the Samsung Impression. It is totally worth the money. I love it!!:bandana:
I had a Samsung Impression and I LOVED it! By far my favorite phone I have ever owned!

[grenade]

Going to see gren's daughter perform a solo in her school concert with the whole family. She was fantastic! she takes after me! ;)

[JustLovelyJenn]

This image made me smile...

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[Hollylane]

I didn't just smile, I was grinning (and still am) from ear to ear....

My friend Joanna sent me an email at work today, telling me that she wanted to talk with me on Skype, because she wanted to be looking at me when she showed me something important...I was completely intrigued, and was hoping for the one bit of news that I knew would be absolutely amazing for Joanna.

I got my wish....She showed me a teeny tiny speck on her ultrasound that means that she has created a life...:) :) :) YAY!!!This amazing warrior of a woman is pregnant!!!!

I am so happy for her, that I am still tearing up despite the huge grin on my face! My dear friend Joanna is a young lesbian woman, who is successful, strong, brave, beautiful inside and out, unselfish, a person who loves without hesitation or judgement, and one who chose to take this journey on her own without a partner. She has been waiting for this beautiful news for a long time, and the day has finally arrived. I could not be more proud of her, and I cannot imagine a better mother-to-be.

And the bonus...She says I will get be Aunty Hollylane :) :)

I will have to try very hard not to be Aunty Elmyra, instead of Aunty Hollylane...I'm just sayin'....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/10/Model_elmyra_color.jpg/145px-Model_elmyra_color.jpg

[sis]

I just returned from a co-worker's wedding! She was beautiful. I had a great time - even my heart is smiling!

[Miss Scarlett]

Early morning texts...