What made you smile today?

[RebelDyke]

that phone call just before class... (f)

[homoe]

~~
snail mail...:gotmail:

[Orema]

Yesterday was Big Sister day at work. Some of the adult women are big sisters to some girls and young ladies in the city where we work. They meet here once a month (I think) and work on their projects, meet for lunch, take photos, team building exercises, whatever. Yesterday they met in a conference room next to where I sit. The big and little sisters can be a rowdy bunch—rowdy with laughter and giggles most times.

Anyway, when I returned from lunch there was a note on my desk that read, If we are too loud next door, just come in and slap us!

The note was from one of my buddies and it made me smile.

They were loud, but it was nice.

[Gemme]

I had a good day!

[kittygrrl]

Buddy
my friends
music

[Chad]

Arriving home from yet another conference. It was four hours of driving 75 miles an hour in the pouring rain.

Home sweet home.

:cowboy:

[RebelDyke]

I got my grade back from one of my 15 page papers that was soooo painfully difficult to write. It was nearly three weeks late too.

I received a nearly perfect grade which I only have to snicker at because another student in my class turned it in on time and and received a lower grade. Not that i took that extra time to write it. It was just that is when I finally had the time to write it.

But, i got the best compliment from the teacher too:

"Excellent job on this paper ........! The creative gifted learners in your district will be lucky to have you conducting assessments." yeah.. that's the smile part...:praying: :cigar2: sounds like a good time to celebrate with a cigar!

[JDeere]

An OSU win
An Iowa State win

[GeorgiaMa'am]

An appointment for a CT scan with no waiting. In and out, easy peasy!

Also, a tech who hit the right vein on the first try, with no fishing around and virtually pain free!

[RebelDyke]

someone at work today purposely stayed in my line after being offered to go next in another line.....and then complimented me on my hair. :blush:

well, alrighty then

[Orema]

I won two prizes at a raffle we had a work.

One prize is two tickets to our local playhouse and the other prize is a wine and glass caddy with a bottle of wine and two wine glasses similar to the one below:

https://i.postimg.cc/25scBfKf/Behrendt-Wine-Barrel-Glass-Caddy.jpg

So glad I went. Purchased a bunch of earrings (am wearing a pair of Afghan coins that I got), a brownie, a couple gifts, and some raffle tickets.

Lucky me!

[Orema]

I won two prizes at a raffle we had a work.

One prize is two tickets to our local playhouse and the other prize is a wine and glass caddy with a bottle of wine and two wine glasses similar to the one below:

...

So glad I went. Purchased a bunch of earrings (am wearing a pair of Afghan coins that I got), a brownie, a couple gifts, and some raffle tickets.

Lucky me!

I went to our Arts & Crafts fair. Employees (and friends of employees) bring in their crafts or foods to sell, a few local businesses donate their goods, one of the owners auctions off his timeshare for a week, etc, and part of the proceeds go to charity. The $2 ghirardelli brownies always sell out within a couple hours.

I've been here for years and this is the first time I won something in the raffle. :)

[homoe]

I went to our Arts & Crafts fair. Employees (and friends of employees) bring in their crafts or foods to sell, a few local businesses donate their goods, one of the owners auctions off his timeshare for a week, etc, and part of the proceeds go to charity. The $2 ghirardelli brownies always sell out within a couple hours.

I've been here for years and this is the first time I won something in the raffle. :)

Did someone say Ghirardelli Brownie...........:awww:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I went to our Arts & Crafts fair. Employees (and friends of employees) bring in their crafts or foods to sell, a few local businesses donate their goods, one of the owners auctions off his timeshare for a week, etc, and part of the proceeds go to charity. The $2 ghirardelli brownies always sell out within a couple hours.

I've been here for years and this is the first time I won something in the raffle. :)

Congratulations on your raffle wins! - Wendy's has been selling a Frosty Sundae made with Ghirardelli chocolate sauce and crumbled chocolate chip cookies. Honestly, the sauce was the best part. Alas, they are no longer making them. But they were amazing while they lasted.

What's making me smile? The red berries on the holly outside in my yard.

[Chad]

I napped after breakfast for two hours then ate icecream when I woke up. Perfect.

:cowboy:

[Kätzchen]

Making holiday prezzies for our team of 8 staff members at work. I bought cute tiny tins, then filled them with holiday candy, then made each person a home made holiday card, with which they get a picture of a special art project I made last summer (back in 2018). They have no idea that I am bringing gift swag bags to work tomorrow, so it makes me smile that I can do something kind for each person on our team and get their holiday season off to a wonderful start. :balloon:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A cute cartoon of an owl with one eye half open, saying "Shut. Up."
Captioned: Irritable owl syndrome

[Bèsame*]

Leaves, leaves everywhere!

Today, I was out and about and saw swirling leaves dance across the cobblestone street. They danced, as if, they were in a flash mob. First, swirling in, single file. Then scattered into couples. Quite enjoyable to see on a beautiful fall morning.

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[FireSignFemme]

A-eobLIY-yE

[Chad]

I got a big dose of sugar, baby, honey today. That is comfort food for my soul.

:cowboy:

[Bèsame*]

Finished a beautiful quilt. Sweet pink and sage greens. I have lots of teapot and tea cup fabric. I really like how it turned out, smiling.

https://i.etsystatic.com/5689120/r/il/7194c0/833010482/il_570xN.833010482_gw93.jpg

[PlatinumPearl]

The video of the Amazon delivery driver discovering snacks left out for him and other delivery drivers in gratitude. I just loved his reaction, so sweet!! :stillheart:

You can click the link below if you haven't seen it or if you just want to watch it again. :)

https://www.facebook.com/kathy.slater.330/videos/10157619019835967/

[firegal]

Getting a letter from my house lender/mortgage telling me I have too much in my escrow act and sent a check for $1250 to me and stated my house payment will be lowered $120 a month. Cant remember my house payment EVER getting lowered.:)

[Kätzchen]

Getting a letter from my therapist today, telling me that she cleared her calendar to accommodate therapy sessions on Saturday's. It wasn't working out for me to go after work and I am tickled that we can resume my PTSD trauma therapy again. :balloon:

[FireSignFemme]

Watching little Daisy Lynn toddle around. Her mom has been staying with J and my son until she gets on her feet and she's doing a good job of it. She 's been hired at the post office so J was babysitting while her mom went to orientation/did training, something like that. Daisy is a really sweet little girl and a very easy child to look after so it was a nice, pleasant day.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

https://i.imgur.com/Zl9nBpV.jpg

[Bèsame*]

A new baby boy! Your Great Aunt can hardly wait to see you!

[kittygrrl]

Buddy & Tommi playing this morning

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Knowing I made somebody laugh. :D

[nhplowboi]

Listening to Bevi deal with a telemarketer that was going to drop her Visa credit card rate. "Oh which card are you talking about? Is it my Victoria's Secret card?". She received a muddled response that it must be a Visa card. "Well how about my SexToysRUs card....that's a Visa card? I think I have $2400 on that. I spend a lot of money on sex toys." …..Hello?.....Hello?

[Chad]

Thursday, my physical therapist told me that I light up the room when I walk in and make the time happy and fun.

:cowboy:

[homoe]

~~
Nothing as of yet but I've got my fingers crossed....:hangloose:

[Orema]

My little holiday tree.

It’s a 36-inch tall gold tree in a gold glitter pot. The branches are as thin as twigs. I bought a string of battery-powered lights for it.

It’s perfect and is just adorable.

[Chad]

Mom and I scored a sweet 6' fresh tree with stand for 10 bucks. Yay!

:smileyXmasTree:

[homoe]

Mom and I scored a sweet 6' fresh tree with stand for 10 bucks. Yay!

:smileyXmasTree:


Chad, scoring a great deal like this even made me smile....

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...

I have good friends!

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/bd/6a/ffbd6a8bd4a88256919edc901c7ab958.jpg

[Gemme]

Cheesy Lifetime Christmas movies.

[FireSignFemme]

I accidentally fell asleep on the couch and napped, without having first locked Monte in his bedroom turned cage. When I woke around 11 last night I immediately panicked at the thought of what he might have done to the computer cords or Christmas light strings while I was zonked out. However nada, nothing, not a chew mark anywhere. What a relief! :) See this proves he really can behave so for him choosing not to is truly optional. Now I can see correcting him isn't cruelty but rather a case of tough love.

[homoe]

~~
Realizing I have nothing to do and nowhere to go....:hangloose:

[easygoingfemme]

I got to make real changes in a couple of peoples lives that will have lasting impact. One was to finance (through a grant) a few months worth of bus passes for an elderly woman displaced through domestic violence so that she can get to her doctors appointments and go grocery shopping and just get out when she wants to.

The second was to be able to move a young woman out from living in her car to living inside where it is safe and warm.

Both are people who will take those bridges and make more of themselves because of having it.

[homoe]

I got to make real changes in a couple of peoples lives that will have lasting impact. One was to finance (through a grant) a few months worth of bus passes for an elderly woman displaced through domestic violence so that she can get to her doctors appointments and go grocery shopping and just get out when she wants to.

The second was to be able to move a young woman out from living in her car to living inside where it is safe and warm.

Both are people who will take those bridges and make more of themselves because of having it.

You must feel wonderful for accomplishing this! Kudos easygoingfemme...

[easygoingfemme]

You must feel wonderful for accomplishing this! Kudos easygoingfemme...

It is really good when I can help make tangible positive change. So much of what I do has no end to it. When I can get from problem to solution in one bang. Major win.

[homoe]

It is really good when I can help make tangible positive change. So much of what I do has no end to it. When I can get from problem to solution in one bang. Major win.



Yup, no doubt easygoing! And I bet, of all the gifts you give this holiday season, those two will be the very best......

[Chad]

I went to PT this morning because it is my happy place. No one including PT understood why I would want go there on my birthday but to me it is a happy place. The place that is fun and full of encouragement and caring.

When I walked in the door every single person wished me a happy birthday. I said where is the music? They said, what do you want to hear? I said Donna Summer! The queen of disco and then it played. My heart was warm and happy.

We danced, laughed, and worked my biceps. We are on strength training now because I am 95% healed. We did in 4 months what normally takes 6 months to a year.

I am still smiling.

:cowboy:

[ksrainbow]

Still Alive!

https://www.thefarside.com/

https://www.thefarside.com/

Ks-

[Stone-Butch]

Because my favorite niece and her husband drove to see me and it took them 3 hours in the snow when they got so far south from them right through the snow belt. I havent seen them since my sister passed but she brought me some things my sister wanted me to have, sooo happy, pictures and such. Also my sister left a surprise cheque for me. A LARGE cheque. I would rather have her back but I had no idea. She has 3 kids and 4 grand kids and 4 ggrand kids. I would tear it up just for one more lunch or dinner with her but it made me smile to see my niece and her husband.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Watching a Rankin-Bass Christmas TV show from my childhood. I think it's named "Santa Claus is Coming To Town", the one about where the young Kris Kringle takes toys to the town where the Burgermeister has made having toys illegal. It's probably my favorite Christmas TV show after "Rudolph".

[homoe]

~
A witty rep note that actually made me laugh out loud............

[Bèsame*]

Smiling..

Watching kids. They have so much energy and not a care in the world.

Also, today was a baby reveal. The dad is a basketball coach. So the reveal was a slam dunk with a balloon filled with BLUE powder. There are babies everywhere!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A holiday card in the mail from someone who thinks I'm funny.

[Gemme]

A Deport Trump bumper sticker.

[Bèsame*]

A holiday card in the mail from someone who thinks I'm funny.

A holiday card in the mail from someone who thinks I have a loving and calming influence. 😊😊😊

[Bèsame*]

Smiling..

I have no idea what I did, but my screen saver on my TV, is showing my photos. Smiling to see, I have become a selfie junkie!..Lol.

Pictures of me, straight hair, curly hair, shorter bangs, longer bangs. It's a great reminder of how I've transformed and a great visit to all the places I've been. Reminds me of so many memories. I'm glad it magically appeared!

[charley]

Apparently, there is now a Canadian version of the TV show "Family Feud". I haven't seen it, not sure I will, but...

I saw a part of it on MSNBC News, where the question was:

What was Popeye's favourite food?

The young woman hit the button and said - confidently and proudly... "CHICKEN"!

:)

[FireSignFemme]

Family Feud post. :)

[PlatinumPearl]

Someone I silently follow, in a private group we are both members of, posted a pic of them proof reading a script.....the pic was of their script, a pen, an unlit cigar, and a coffee mug full of pipping hot coffee taken in their work space.

Not only was the pic really cool but they also have a really a cool work space and every time they post a pic of it I can't help but smile. It just says so much about them and their personality. :)

[Chad]

I found a pile of cash at Walmart today.
I gave it to the bank teller and told her to look up her last customer because the money might be theirs.

:cowboy:

[FireSignFemme]

Snow! I made it indoors, started a pot of coffee, went to hang my coat and before I managed to finish that it had started up. Last I checked the forecast wasn't for snow so this is a nice surprise. I did the rounds making sure everything was in place ready to go just in case we lose power. Monte expressed interest at first but once he realized no, no treats involved, just mom working her ass off, promptly stopped being my best friend and went and took a nap. And there, in the chair I wanted to sit in, he still rests.

[JustLovelyJenn]

A caramel hazelnut mocha for me and a caramel macchiato for her... and a happy Daddy snuggled between the two of us this morning.

[Bèsame*]

I finished my chalk painting project on the hutch and posted pics on the book of face and got sooo many comments.

Smiling...someone wants me to paint a couple of tables for them. This is exciting!!

[FireSignFemme]

Waking up and learning she hasn't had the baby yet and at the moment is resting. Um if you're in labor and you're able to sleep IMHO you're not even in labor yet, you're just like vacationing. She's probably off in her dreams doing the back stroke somewhere or sunbathing on the sandy shores of some Mediterranean Fantasy Island beach kind of place. I mean seriously, open your eyes, let's get this show on the road! Good news is I didn't miss a thing. It's a beautiful foggy morning, I don't have any place to be, anything to do other than relax, play on the computer, enjoy my coffee and wait for the arrival of my grandson. Happy, happy day. :)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Students coming to see me today while I was subbing for a math teacher at the high school!

Hearing on of my students walk in the room and say... "OH GOOD! I get you as a sub!"

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A very helpful boy who brought in my groceries.

Also, coloring.

[RebelDyke]

a phone call. I love long phone calls :praying:

[charley]

I just finished watching the BAFTA Awards on TV, and I am only going to highlight here Rebel Wilson, who was only presenting an award; she's a really well-known Brit comedian (who appears regularly on the BBC's The Graham Norton Show - she also acted in Cats, Jo-Jo Rabbit, The Hustle, etc.), and she kinda stole the show with her short little monologue, which had me and the audience rflmao:

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or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTXfcFe4Tbc

[Ginger]

The Scottish accent of the lead detective on Broadchurch made me smile today.

[JDeere]

Finally talking to who I believe is a half sister, from bio dad.

We are gonna take dna between us to confirm even though ancestry has linked us.

[charley]

Had my teeth cleaned today, and so came home and examined them in the mirror - closely, BIG SMILE :thumbsup: !

[charley]

Well, Christina Koch has reunited with her dog after spending nearly a year in space. This video will have me smiling all day.

=m3qYLNI4khc

or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3qYLNI4khc

[RebelDyke]

that feel good phone call, and photos after my valentine received hers today. little does she know... there is even more tonight :rrose:

[Bèsame*]

Getting a phone call, asking if someone was going to be home, there is going to be a flower delivery.

So 30 min of smiling wondering who was sending it???

Ahuh, just who I thought!

Totally smiling.

[homoe]

It was a headline in yesterday's Seattle Times newspaper that read,

Hang on to your heart and your wallet. Washington high on the list of places where people fall for romance scams.



https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-has-the-sixth-most-victims-of-online-romance-frauds-known-as-catfishing-heres-how-to-avoid-getting-scammed/

So I guess it appears to be true "There's no fool like an old fool".

[RebelDyke]

Surprise visit...technically not really a surprise, but earlier that the anticipated toa. good thing I had the rose petals down already. (white of course, as reds and pinks can get too mess.) :rrose:

now on to breakfast "in bed"

[JDeere]

Getting to know my new half siblings.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Handmade cards and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

(Suddenly remembering Nirvana.)

[RebelDyke]

being able to reach out...and touch someone.....


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[Chad]

I talked to a new friend all day today. She made me smile because she is awesome.

:cowboy:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Baby Yoda (the Child). I'm on the 5th episode of the Mandalorian. He (she?) is just so cute!

[RebelDyke]

having that all-night "conversation" trying to figure things out...and finally having an ah-ha moment when things just click!

And you start out a normally dismal Monday morning with a BIG smile on your face and people asked if you had a good weekend or sometime...


YEP! I had a splendid weekend!! no lies

[RebelDyke]

knowing that the texts i sent her today left her with MORE than a smile on her face....:cherry:

[homoe]

~~
A piece of snail mail with a newspaper clipping enclosed.........:gotmail:

[RebelDyke]

knowing we had shared weather problems, but she will be coming home to me.... and crawling into my arms. (f)(f)(f)

[charley]

Just came back from the dentist and I am smiling so much - a big toothy grin, it was a root canal on a front upper tooth (well, just off to the side). She is so gentle, and I really like her. Two hours in the chair and no pain, just some discomfort with the freezing, amazing! She and her assistant gossiped for most of the session, about Mormons - dentists they know - I laughed, well, sort of, with my open mouth, ya know. There are only women in her office, and boy, do they like to gossip! (chuckling here)
My dentist talked about some TV show - I think it is/was called "Sister/Wives", she asked me whether I had ever seen it, and no, I hadn't - no way, not interested; all I could do was shake my head a bit from side-to-side. She said how she became so angry watching that show. I understood that, and could only nod my understanding. I really like and trust her. I always find it funny when dentists ask you questions, with your mouth open and all sorts of instruments and things in it.
It got boring and I checked to see if there was anything coming up to meditate upon, but nothing, no thoughts, nothing. That is my usual state. I wake up smiling. What can I say, life is good.
My govt insurance paid for 1/2 of it, and she only charges standard rates. I am so glad I decided to have her do it. :)

[kittygrrl]

they just delivered my new easel from England!! It's beautiful!:byebye:

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[easygoingfemme]

Birds singing in my back yard.

Windows open at work.

An uplifting early morning talk.

[Gemme]

A sloth stencil.

[FireSignFemme]

Someone mentioning a sloth pencil. The image it brought to mind. I'm off to research it now...

Oh wow so many sloth pencils out there so little time look at this -

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61iof165KgL._AC_SY355_.jpg

[Gemme]

Someone mentioning a sloth pencil. The image it brought to mind. I'm off to research it now...

Oh wow so many sloth pencils out there so little time look at this -

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61iof165KgL._AC_SY355_.jpg

Stencil, not pencil.

Come to think of it, a sloth pencil would probably make me smile too.

Now, I found a sloth sweatshirt (https://thebouncetee.com/products/sloth-lazy-just-do-it-later-nike-hoodie-gift?variant=29426473238643&currency=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrovvvPn_5wIVjZOzCh1Ifw8vEAkYEyAB EgLkw_D_BwE).

Soooo cute!!!

[homoe]

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1225/1748/products/AER048_Sloth-17B_2000x.jpg?v=1556909726

[kittygrrl]

Jim Clayburn, Black voters, Biden & a sweet nothing..

[Bèsame*]

Seeing the redbud trees blooming...https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-f74ff/products/5932/images/27762/redbud-eastern-1-400__94062.1544916177.1280.1280.jpg?c=2


and soon the mountain laurels will start to bloom. When I first got to Texas, I thought they were wild lavender or hydrangeas.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0f/57/77/0f57777dc783f6aa657044858a27615e.jpg

[Orema]

Coming into work this morning and finding a huge container of disinfecting wipes with a happy-face note on my desk. I requested some wipes yesterday and didn't expect to get any.

I could work from home, but I'd miss most of my deadlines and pull out all what's left of my hair because it's easier and faster for me to work in the office. It helps that many people are working from home and most people coming into the office have to be here.

Big ups to the maintenance crew.

[homoe]

they just delivered my new easel from England!! It's beautiful!:byebye:


Hey Kahlo, have you started any masterpieces yet? Inquiring minds want to know!

[kittygrrl]

Hey Kahlo, have you started any masterpieces yet? Inquiring minds want to know!

no:blush:...but having a blast H

[Jedi]

My dinner date tonight with my love.

[homoe]

no:blush:...but having a blast H


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[A. Spectre]

Amongst all of this chaos and uncertainty, my Direct TV has a free 2 week glimpse for a channel called "DogTV."

The music, the dogs are so relaxing. Just leave it on and feel your bp go down.

[JDeere]

2 folks dressed in T rex costumes roaming my neighborhood!!!

Omg I laughed so hard...

[easygoingfemme]

2 folks dressed in T rex costumes roaming my neighborhood!!!

Omg I laughed so hard...

I've often said that if I ever get to a point where I don't find those T rex costumes funny, just take me out. I would have been on the floor laughing and cheering them on.


My Lol- I gave my daughter, 20 and 3/4 years old, a small glass of wine with her dinner and it's showing. Super cute.

[JDeere]

I've often said that if I ever get to a point where I don't find those T rex costumes funny, just take me out. I would have been on the floor laughing and cheering them on.


My Lol- I gave my daughter, 20 and 3/4 years old, a small glass of wine with her dinner and it's showing. Super cute.


I was laughing hella hard... I had tears cuz they were acting silly.

[Kätzchen]

I bought two cookbooks and the DVD set of Clara's Kitchen, for both my mother and I. It's a Mother's Day prezzie to both of us and she has no idea she's getting the cookbook and matching DVD series. LOL, she will be SoOoOooOoOooo surprised and it makes me smile to know that I can surprise her for Mother's Day.

[clay]

This afternoon a local non profit that brings us a bag of canned goods each month, rolled up & asked..do you want some sandwiches from a national donut chain.....who donated to them 45 cases of simply everything croissants filled with chicken, bacon, and monterey jack cheese.

I got 3 cases, that were evenly distributed to most of our dwellers here....102 sandwiches in all......

I am so appreciative of any & all help we get. I am NOT going to any stores...I order online & then pickup with NO contact!!

Thank you Goddess!

[charley]

I was out of milk (which I must have for my coffee) and a few other things, and so got myself ready to go out into the big bad scary world. And as I got off the elevator, I saw a fridge in our lobby (which I kinda looked at with a wtf). However, there was a sign on the front saying open to get food. So, I opened the door and what do you know, a bunch of 4 litre jugs of milk !!! Yogurt and whipped cream too !!!

Our building manager is a peach, eh? :)

Now if only I could get him to get us all masks... :)

I still need bread and butter and a few other basics, so it's off to the corner market I go... bye (wearing my bandanna, saving my few masks for more dangerous times ahead)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My new across-the-backyard neighbor, who is clearly enjoying his new yard. I can see him from my kitchen window, where I sit to work. He worked in his yard all weekend, and about two hours ago he came out and plopped himself down in the middle of it. He has been there ever since, taking pictures of squirrels (or something) with his camera, lying on his back looking up at the sky, and just chillin'.

[Stone-Butch]

Smiling today to see the sunshine now 3 days in a row. Spring is looking good. It is really nice to see things coming alive in nature after the long winter sleep. I do love spring.

[Kätzchen]

While on my walk this morning, I heard an owl hooting to other owls (the parents, maybe?) and I also noticed there is a woodpecker pecking on a diseased tree, which is nearby too. Further out on my neighborhood walk, there are Mourning Doves too. I love their birdsong.

Heck, with all the trees off-loading their pollen into the air, it's a small wonder that anybody can breathe (birds included).

But hearing a variety of birds nearby (geese, crows, owls, the woodpecker, mourning doves) makes my heart smile. :stillheart:

[Stone-Butch]

I got a very unexpected easter basket of chicks and eggs. I usually don't eat any sweets but I do have a weakness for marshmello chicks. So that made me smile.

[Kätzchen]

http://www.mindmapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Another-24-Hours-Mind-Map-Paul-Foreman.gif

[Stone-Butch]

Nothing, I think I perturbed someone.

[kittygrrl]

my bff surprised mehttps://www.happyfoodstube.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/vegetarian-fresh-spring-rolls-image.jpg w a vegan spring roll w a spicy peanut sauce...it was yummy

[homoe]

Nothing, I think I perturbed someone.



It often makes me smile when I know I've perturbed someone...

[JDeere]

That i still have my job.

[Stone-Butch]

I was speaking to my brother and he asked me if I would like to go back down home where we were born and buy a house between us. I am looking at that offer very seriously as you can get a 2 bedroom house down there for about $20,000 down and we can split that. Really gotta think on this and start looking.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My co-worker came over to give me a different laptop. We stayed socially distanced! He left the laptop on the hood of my car and we talked through the glass door. It was just nice to see him and to talk to someone in person!

[Baby_Yoda]

Last week my job gave us 5lbs of ground pork this week ground beef.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My new across-the-backyard neighbors have two little girls. One has a green bike and the other has a pink bike. They are so little that they have to be pushed around by an older brother or sister. Cute!

[homoe]

Last week my job gave us 5lbs of ground pork this week ground beef.



Lets pray the pork didn't come from Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, SD!

[Baby_Yoda]

Lets pray the pork didn't come from Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, SD!

Food processing plants that have closed down during this have done so to protect workers not customers. There is no evidence that the virus is transmitted via food product or packaging.

[~ocean]

Food processing plants that have closed down during this have done so to protect workers not customers. There is no evidence that the virus is transmitted via food product or packaging.


the virus does live on plastic and packaging ~ how long ? different times for different materials ~ at least 13 - 15 days on metals esp. stainless steal ~ this I saw a few weeks ago on a food safety segment ~ if more testing has been done and the numbers have changed I'm not sure about. it's a shame that everyone who works to accommodate the public are getting sick ~ where I live the confirmed cases are very high and still growing. we just don't know.

[Baby_Yoda]

the virus does live on plastic and packaging ~ how long ? different times for different materials ~ at least 13 - 15 days on metals esp. stainless steal ~ this I saw a few weeks ago on a food safety segment ~ if more testing has been done and the numbers have changed I'm not sure about. it's a shame that everyone who works to accommodate the public are getting sick ~ where I live the confirmed cases are very high and still growing. we just don't know.

2 to 3 days on metal and plastic. Meat is stored and shipped refrigerated or frozen. Generally temperature has an effect on how long things last outside of the body. Long story short, if you were to contract it from food packaging, someone in the store is more likely to have shed the virus onto the packaging than to think it lasted from the processing plant to the store then into your hand.

[RebelDyke]

I was chatting with someone on the phone while i was shopping today...

she puffed up her adorable little chest and stated how she could make me blush while i was shopping.....

Challenge accepted.....

turns out.. i actually made her do all the blushing.. :daddy:

[Bèsame*]

I received a call from my bestie in Southern California today. She said her girlfriend/wife was driving her crazy. She needed to vent.

I told her, breathe. Get into your car. Drive around the neighborhood. Turn up the music and have a concert in your car.

She says..great idea!


<~~~available for all kinds of cheering up :)

[RebelDyke]

I received a call from my bestie in Southern California today. She said her girlfriend/wife was driving her crazy. She needed to vent.

I told her, breathe. Get into your car. Drive around the neighborhood. Turn up the music and have a concert in your car.

She says..great idea!


<~~~available for all kinds of cheering up :)

what's your number...lol... i could use some cheering up!

[Stone-Butch]

Like a Cheshire cat , 3 emails and I am happy as a pig in .... a pen LOL. Life is good.

[RebelDyke]

ok ok ok this one is sure to make just about ANY pet lover smile.

So, Pete has a certain song where as soon as he HEARS the first words of it...like literally the first three words. it grabs his attention and he RUNS from where ever he is...just so he can "sing" with it..

I smile, and comfort/encourage his signing because it is, after all, the song of his people...

[clay]

Getting a package with 2 custom made face masks that even has a small pocket on the inside for a "filter"....thank you, my friend! I LOVE them & the colors are perfect to me!!!

You rock!!!

[Stone-Butch]

I smiled this morning when I woke up and made a coffee. Waking up is important and coffee is your reward.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Was fooling around on the internet last night and found a great price on some :wine:. I'm talking, half the usual price! I ordered a case and I can pick it up today! :)

[Bèsame*]

Listening to my Mom tell me last night about the sign of the times. You need a cell phone to text you have arrived to the pharmacy so they can bring it out to you.

I said welcome to the sign of the times...way late.

We both giggled as she said she needed to jump on the band wagon.

[Teddybear]

Two years ago I met this amazing woman. Today marks just the first 2 years for us and let me tell you it has been a wild ride.

Norma, you have made my life so much better. Love you more and more every day

[Baby_Yoda]

So my job just sent out a notice... We are already getting 2 per hour hazard pay... Then they gave a $100 per paycheck if you worked your schedule for the week.. Now an email came out that it is going up to $500 per pay period if you work all your hours scheduled... I am hoping that is not limited to production employees. It is supposed to go through the end of May.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling, I get to hear this today! Rather the whole weekend. In California, yearly, there is an event that the country music industry performs. It's called Stagecoach Weekend. Due to obvious reasons it was cancelled.

https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3c36e43/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x682+0+0/resize/840x559!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3c%2F43%2Fba8d440055 365041ab0a53c4c7f5%2Fla-et-ms-stagecoach-country-music-festival-tim-002
Well, SiriusXM's Country Highway station has created an event with some of the performers, live from their home. How cool is that?
https://prnewswire2-a.akamaihd.net/p/1893751/sp/189375100/thumbnail/entry_id/1_ehpot8ol/def_height/1188/def_width/950/version/100011/type/1
It's like a live concert coming thru my blue tooth speakers. Sometimes you need a break from the visuals on the TV. It's making my afternoon so much more enjoyable...Friday smiling. Perhaps adult beverages may or may not be required. Lol
https://images.ctfassets.net/nec7dfptn2hs/1SqRi01A1TXsn6FkslRGUv/6b2fd17c0a5ac5860e9dff5bcc863ea6/StageCouch2020_SXM_lineup_1x1_3DAYS.jpg

In case you want to follow along. And, I'm not positively certain, but I think I heard that SiriusXM is free till May something?

[Gemme]

So my job just sent out a notice... We are already getting 2 per hour hazard pay... Then they gave a $100 per paycheck if you worked your schedule for the week.. Now an email came out that it is going up to $500 per pay period if you work all your hours scheduled... I am hoping that is not limited to production employees. It is supposed to go through the end of May.

I'm pleased whenever I hear of a company that is trying to reward it's employees and help them get through this pandemic. It shows respect and integrity, I feel. I am essential and am getting squat so your post made me smile for you today.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...
I just called my Mom and told her there was a package on her door. I could her her happiness of a surprise as she was opening it. I sent her a book. She has something new to read!

Happy day for both 💝

[Orema]

Reading that Governor Newsom is set to close California beaches again.

:) :) :)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGTV) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce the closure of all California beaches and state parks beginning Friday, May 1, KABC reports.

A memo from the California Police Chiefs Association says the decision was based on "well-publicized media coverage of overcrowded beaches this past weekend, in violation of Governor Newsom's Shelter in Place Order."

Newsom admonished beachgoers in Orange County for overcrowding during a Monday news conference.

The decision comes just after Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced the reopening of San Diego City beaches for exercise beginning Monday.

The City of Del Mar was scheduled to reopen its beaches on Thursday, but has since canceled that move in anticipation of Newsom's announcement.

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/gov-newsom-set-to-close-california-beaches-again

Hoping he doesn't change his mind.

[Kätzchen]

My mom sent a picture to me, today. She was wearing a beautiful quilted mask that one of the vendors at her store made for her. It looked super cute, very pretty, and it looks real comfy too. :stillheart:

[A. Spectre]

A Trump backing sheriff fired his lesbian deputy. So she ran for his job and simply just CRUSHED it.


Cincinnati’s Hamilton County is likely to elect their first openly gay sheriff this November—a former deputy who was fired by the current sheriff, who attended a Trump rally in 2016.

Charmaine McGuffey, who has won the Democratic nomination for county sheriff, has the kind of storied career in law enforcement you’d hope for in a candidate. She also has the honor of having been fired for being a lesbian who tried to get Hamilton’s current sheriff to act on systemic misconduct against women.

“The current sheriff and I got into a pretty serious disagreement about the practice of him not holding officers accountable for use of force and harassment of women, female officers, and female inmates,” McGuffey told LGBTQ Nation.

She took her time away to come to the conclusion that she could do a better job than the guy who fired her. Voters agree: in the Democratic primary last month, McGuffey beat him for this November’s nomination in a landslide.


https://www.frontpagelive.com/2020/05/01/cincinnatis-sheriff-fired-his-lesbian-deputy-so-she-ran-for-his-job-and-just-crushed-him/

__________________________________________________ _

A democratic trump cultist? That! my friends is an oxyMORON!

[charley]

It's the fourth of May,

so, may the force be with you :)

:darthsmiley:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A cute kitty who has taken it upon herself to supervise my tedious morning.

[FireSignFemme]

Eye candy! A new tenant directly across from me is moving in. I don't know if she's butch, a year in Alaska taught me don't judge a book by it's cover, but gay, bi, straight whatever, anyway you slice it - she's a looker!

[Orema]

Just tried a new feature on our internet platform that saves me time when making updates. Wasn't sure this feature would work for what I needed. Thousands of error messages would have went out had it not worked, but it worked perfectly so not one error message was sent.

Relieved and smiling.

:bow:

[homoe]

Eye candy! A new tenant directly across from me is moving in. I don't know if she's butch, a year in Alaska taught me don't judge a book by it's cover, but gay, bi, straight whatever, anyway you slice it - she's a looker!

Fire, your recent post made me smile!

OMG lucky you!

Now lets hope she's indeed a butch needing to borrow a ______ (fill in the blank) and comes too your door.......:hangloose:

[PlatinumPearl]

A familiar face at the grocery store. I normally don't frequent this particular grocery store but today I decided to.

We are only allowed 15 people in a store at any given time so, it was a pleasant surprise to see this gentle soul.

[homoe]

A familiar face at the grocery store. I normally don't frequent this particular grocery store but today I decided to.

We are only allowed 15 people in a store at any given time so, it was a pleasant surprise to see this gentle soul.


It was GREAT seeing you as well........:giggle:

[RebelDyke]

Family howling hour always makes me smile... and Pete loves it too!

[Starfish]

Coming home to Frenchie loving and shenanigans. They think I'm the best thing since sliced bread until the real alpha gets home.

[RebelDyke]

So, yesterday the roomie brings home some comet because we were running low on lysol (longer story ..not getting into it here)

ANYHOO. She claims there is never any lysol on the shelves these days. I said "you aren't going early enough. You have to get there like right when the store opens." So, i thought we were going this morning (that whole I'll drive and drop you off seems to work well for us. that tuck and roll tag team thing....haha) But she left before I woke up.. I call her, she is already at the store waiting for it to open. I go back to bed grateful for her endeavor. When I wake up.. there are two HUGE cans of lysol. :praying: :sunglass: can't say i didn't tell you so :byebye:

[Bèsame*]

So, yesterday the roomie brings home some comet because we were running low on lysol (longer story ..not getting into it here)

ANYHOO. She claims there is never any lysol on the shelves these days. I said "you aren't going early enough. You have to get there like right when the store opens." So, i thought we were going this morning (that whole I'll drive and drop you off seems to work well for us. that tuck and roll tag team thing....haha) But she left before I woke up.. I call her, she is already at the store waiting for it to open. I go back to bed grateful for her endeavor. When I wake up.. there are two HUGE cans of lysol. :praying: :sunglass: can't say i didn't tell you so :byebye:

Its true. Lysol is very slim pickings right now. You will see alot of off brands of alot of things appearing on shelves near you ! Lol

[Bèsame*]

I always smile when I sell something on Etsy!$$

https://etsy.me/2WJ0pdw

[charley]

"Around 200 escaped goats stormed residential streets of San Jose, California, after breaking through a fence. The goats were rounded up and under control within minutes but 'everyone had to spend the next hour or so picking up their poop', Zach Roelands, a local resident, said."

They had been placed there to graze on dead grass and had been surrounded by an electrified fence, but they managed break down the fence and escape. I empathize with the goats...

Need I say this was a baa-d idea... :)

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or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-QJCdhXXU4

[RebelDyke]

well this was technically yesterday since today is still in its weeee hours for me. During family howling hour, Mr Pete did not need "encouragement" to start his howling..as always, it was totes adorbs.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...I cant wait to call my Mom to tell her my time off has been approved! We talked at length on Mother's day about the things she needs help with, whenever I could visit. She will be so excited!

[RebelDyke]

early morning phone call always makes me smile :hangloose:

[FireSignFemme]

My eldest iaccepting my invite to get together today and celebrate his birthday a little early with some lunch from an Asian fusion place he really likes.

[C0LLETTE]

I tend to smile a lot but lately I'm having trouble finding people to smile at and when I do, on the street, they tend to move about 6 ft. away from me.

[Orema]

Catching a glimpse of myself with my mask on. The one I'm wearing today is tangerine and looks lovely on my brown skin. Nice contrast.

[AlexF]

Watching the new parents feeding their chicks.

[Stone-Butch]

Got a skype message from my family and am invited to go to the park in June for a BBQ. Can't wait to see the granddaughter, been a long time except on Skype and you can't hug on Skype eh.

[homoe]

Catching a glimpse of myself with my mask on. The one I'm wearing today is tangerine and looks lovely on my brown skin. Nice contrast.

Oh I just knew, especially after seeing Nancy Pelosi, that Femme's would be color coordinating their face masks ensembles!

[Orema]

Oh I just knew, especially after seeing Nancy Pelosi, that Femme's would be color coordinating their face masks ensembles!

Yes with color coordination :)

.... and being a black woman I don’t want to tempt the coppers with black or brown masks. :(

[homoe]

Yes with color coordination :)

.... and being a black woman I don’t want to tempt the coppers with black or brown masks. :(

...:goodpost:...

[A. Spectre]

Complete sentences and human decency!

Such a joy to behold President Obama giving the commencement speech last night to the 2020 seniors. Inspiring to hear him be a calm in the midst of such calamity. Where PBO offers hope and unity, the other offers strife, division, hate, incompetence and death.

Guessing around 60% if not higher of the seniors will be able to vote, and I hope they do.

[Starfish]

Found out I'm going to be a grandmother. So excited!

[RebelDyke]

those early morning phone calls just before work...will always make me smile..until the alarm goes off.. and you have to hang up...sigh

[RebelDyke]

The roomie made brownies!!! but i will say we are both corner eaters. Soooo, first it was a trip for a brownie pan that cooked all corners... :cheer:

She's a keeper! :cheer:

[FireSignFemme]

On my way to the dumpster two young boys riding by on bikes stopped and asked if I'd like some help with the bag I was lugging to the dumpster. This happened not at the same time but twice. One boy rounding the corner saw me, stopped and asked if I could use some help. Once he was out of sight another young fellow came around the corner, stopped and asked me if I'd like some help. I thanked them both but said no because I'm pretty sure their parents/other adults in their life have instructed them not to talk to strangers. Let alone grab barehanded something a stranger has touched during the middle of a pandemic. I didn't say that, I didn't want to scare them, but as a mother myself those would be my thoughts. Anyhow the second boy was more persistent. Again I thanked him, said no. I told him it was nice of him to offer but I was fat and needed the exercise. He said - No you're not, you look good just the way you are, then shot me a smile and cycled away. I was floored I mean these were young children not teenagers you'd hope and expect would be that mannerly by then, or men coming on. On my way home I saw them together, they were looking at a friend, encouraging him to not be riding his bike across the road. They told him - Come over here you don't need to be where we're not supposed to go. Follow us, we'll all have fun over here. I about fell out!

It's so nice seeing polite kids out having fun, encouraging each other to follow the rules and not being up to no good. And this isn't the first time something like this has happened. Earlier a a young man here asked if I needed help with the trash I was lugging. Around the holidays two girls went door to door handing out homemade cookies. If children here are out playing on the sidewalks and see an adult coming they move to the grass to give them room to pass before going back to play. They take their pets out for a walk, on leashes and pick up after them. It's just so nice to be around mannerly children for a change. However it worried me a little because what if some criminal took advantage of that innocence. So I got online and did a search to see how many convicted child molesters and/or rapists are living in the area. To my surprise not a one. Now I know that doesn't mean that they're aren't any because for every one you see there are dozens, if not hundreds more you don't. Still it's nice to know at least the place isn't teeming with convicted ones like were I used to live. I woke up in a kind of crabby mood because I didn't get up until 9. I don't mind oversleeping if I don't have any real reason to be up, or was up late the night before but when I plan to be productive and over sleep yeah that make me a little grouchy, but this put a smile on my face and gave my spirits such a lift. I came back home in a really cheerful mood. Which got me thinking about how you never what positive impact some little act of kindness thing, that might not seem such a deal to you do, can have on a person's life, help change the course of their day. :)

[Bèsame*]

Spending the afternoon with my bestie. She came over and finally got to see my new apt. I was excited to show her my "new" decorating. She is going to come over to feed my sweet Jelly while I take a road trip. She is going to use this as an escape from her house. Her husband is a HS school teacher/ coach. It's going to be the perfect get away. I showed her the fire stick capability. Oooo, she was smiling!!!

I told her we survived the lock down and we would survive if I ever moved out of Texas. 💝💝💝💝

[kittygrrl]

barbecue was bomb..great food, chill conversation..came home so i could get in the mood..

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My bff texted me some pictures from way back when we were young. They were taken at a party at my house where we were baking Christmas cookies. Everyone looked so relaxed and happy and twenty-something.

[SnackTime]

Feeling one my dogs snuggle up behind me while sleeping

Text messages from bff and db

[Starfish]

Falling asleep on the couch on her lap with her hands in my hair.

[homoe]

~~
Knowing payday is tomorrow.....:hangloose:

[easygoingfemme]

Seeing my work start to open up again. It's been really weird working all these months with bare bones staff.

Daycare re-opened for staff and neighborhood essential workers. I literally watched teachers running from their cars smiling and happy to get back to work. I love hearing the children playing outside and chattering as they get dropped off.

It's nice having more people in place and filling gaps I have been trying to fill during this time. I have more room to breathe and more support.

[Kätzchen]

Seriously, this made me smile today.

I've always liked how George Conway takes a path that deviates from the ordinary Republican agenda and I was impressed with how The Lincoln Project rebukes the sickness that is representative of the lunatic who resides in the WH. So refreshing to see this article on CNN.

Last month, the Anti-T***P group took out an ad supporting Joe Biden and got a boost of support for their ability to take T---p ( and his sick supporters in the GOP) to task.

Quoting from the article:

The Lincoln Project is led by a high-profile team of anti-Trump Republicans, including John Weaver, Rick Wilson, Reed Galen and George Conway, the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. Former Mitt Romney strategist Stuart Stevens recently joined the group.

Their goal is for Trump to lose reelection -- last month the group ran an ad endorsing Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee -- but getting under Trump's skin is an added benefit for the group.

Each of the Lincoln Project principles aligned themselves with the "NeverTrump" movement in the 2016 election and have been outspoken critics of Trump and the Republican Party ever since.

Here is the link to today's updated article from May 31st, on CNN (embedded in the title):

The Lincoln Project: Anti-T***P Republican Group Attacks (...) on Race in New Ad (https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/31/politics/lincoln-project-new-ad-trump-race/index.html).


I like George Conway's chutzpah, and the others like him who are holding their political party accountable.

[nhplowboi]

Donald's new "wall" project. Somehow I think an 8 foot tall chain link fence is about all he is worth.

[Stone-Butch]

Got a Skype from my granddaughters mom. She sent me a pic of the sun visor in their van and she had put my picture in there cause my little one missed not seeing me. I grinned from ear to ear.

[clementinefemme]

Technically yesterday, but I'm still thinking about it. I was feeling off all day and then it started to rain right when I was about to go for a walk. But then I just so happened to look out my window and I saw a complete rainbow. I think it was the first full rainbow I had ever seen (as in not just one arc but both connected).

Just as soon as I saw it, it disappeared behind the clouds. I feel like the Universe conspired to offer me that moment of transcendence.

[clementinefemme]

Oh my GODDESS my butch celebrity crush, a mixed martial artist, just posted a video of her doing a back workout... I am CRYING.

[A. Spectre]

What made me smile today?!

Getting a freaking haircut!!

Geeez, if it would have gone any longer, my stylist would have needed a weed whacker in lieu of scissors and electric trimmer. My wife was threatening to put little braids in it.

[homoe]

~~

Yesterday it was the 6 lone protesters outside of the Town & Country market on Winslow Way in Bainbridge Island WA.

What they lacked in numbers they made up in enthusiasm!

[RebelDyke]

that early morning phone call.. just to get her engine revved....smirk

:sunglass:

[Stone-Butch]

Checking youtube for songs and found "silly puppies' , clicked on it and OMG sooooooo cute. I could smell puppy breath and wanted to kiss every pudgy belly I saw. I am still smiling.

[RebelDyke]

that early morning phone call.. just to get her engine revved....smirk

:sunglass:

who says it only has to be a morning call??? making it an all day affair:police:

[clementinefemme]

Oh my GODDESS my butch celebrity crush, a mixed martial artist, just posted a video of her doing a back workout... I am CRYING.

Update: I sent her a reaction gif (the one of Lauren Conrad going "WHOA!") and she sent me a kissy face back, so basically we're getting married.

[homoe]

Update: I sent her a reaction gif (the one of Lauren Conrad going "WHOA!") and she sent me a kissy face back, so basically we're getting married.



....:giggle:....

[FireSignFemme]

Seeing my youngest grandson today. He's the happiest baby I've ever known and I've worked with a lot of them that's for sure. My daughter-in law is a very good mother. She doesn't mind help but she doesn't resent having to care for him, doesn't leave him with sitters whenever possible so she can run around acting like she's 16 and child free all over again. Since she's so responsible I can relax and just enjoy seeing him, all the perks of motherhood without the hard work. Being a grandmother is so fun!

[kittygrrl]

Oh my GODDESS my butch celebrity crush, a mixed martial artist, just posted a video of her doing a back workout... I am CRYING.

so curious clementine who has captured your attention, can we know her name?!??:praying:

[clementinefemme]

so curious clementine who has captured your attention, can we know her name?!??:praying:


Yessss, girl - I'll message you alllll the details!!! :winky:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Baby Yoda, baby baby Yoda . . .

gZ93V_igqPQ

[Kätzchen]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/92/3b/3f923b94ed539dd806d7a50168597bd0.gif

"I loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night," ~ Galileo.

[kittygrrl]

woodpeckers & friends...always

[RockOn]

It's about an 80 mile round trip - I do not mind! I finally found a particular model chainsaw IN STOCK I have been trying to locate for weeks. Already paid for it online to ensure they will hold it (last one) for me. I will be driving to pick it up in store today. Doing without is holding me back from outdoor accomplishments. I am slowly cleaning up the mess I left for 1.5 years when I could not do anything much at all because of a back injury. I am still being extremely cautious, taking it very slow and easy. I feel so fortunate to have found this particular chainsaw. This damn virus has put everything on back order.

*doing the happy dance*

[RebelDyke]

Getting scented snail mail...... definitely put a huge smile on my face.(f)

[Bèsame*]

Smiling..

I'm still smiling about the care package I brought home from Mom. You know, she filled my purse up with Dove chocolates. Sent me home with a cutting of mint,so I can grow my own for my drinking water. A lemonade Yankee candle. ..and..oh so many other goodies.

Best of all, to hear Ms Jelly purr! Warms my heart and makes me smile.

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4oqOXgBljjg/T2aofXnSklI/AAAAAAAAGoI/ddh4VxAoyPo/s320/450-purr.jpg

[Orema]

Getting a gardenia flower from my dentist—she's the best.

[kittygrrl]

a really kind person..thank you:praying:

[RebelDyke]

mid-day phone calls during a hectic time often give me the biggest smiles and a breath of fresh air. :rrose:

[cinnamongrrl]

May sound silly but....

My credit score popped up almost 70 points. I’ve been consciously working on it. Great to see the results!

[Starfish]

Came across a video of my Mom playing the piano. She was a concert pianist and up until Alzheimer's struck, she still practiced 4 hours a day. While she can still play, she will only do so now after several requests. She is phenomenal and recorded her last album when she was 76.

[homoe]

Came across a video of my Mom playing the piano. She was a concert pianist and up until Alzheimer's struck, she still practiced 4 hours a day. While she can still play, she will only do so now after several requests. She is phenomenal and recorded her last album when she was 76.

Starfish, may I recommend the documentary Alive Insidethat might make you smile as well.

(2014) Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. If you have an aging parent or partner with memory lost this may be of special interests to you. I found it fascinating what they could accomplish with music therapy vs pharmaceuticals. This was a very moving documentary and I can't recommend it enough

[cinnamongrrl]

Along the same lines as Starfish......

My elderly Alzheimer’s client started randomly singing a song today that I didn’t recognize. I googled the lyrics and found out it was Doris Day (Tea for Two)
I played other songs and she knew the words to so many of them! It was nice to hear her belt it out. It’s funny how the mind works and what lingers.

[Starfish]

Starfish, may I recommend the documentary Alive Insidethat might make you smile as well.

(2014) Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. If you have an aging parent or partner with memory lost this may be of special interests to you. I found it fascinating what they could accomplish with music therapy vs pharmaceuticals. This was a very moving documentary and I can't recommend it enough


Thank you, thank you. I don't know how to send private messages to members' CP, so here you go. Excellent suggestion.

[Starfish]

My wife and I had a rare day with little planned so I told her that I had a surprise destination. Loaded the car, us and the dogs and drove to a farm to pick peaches and eat homemade peach ice cream. We then walked around the lake and the pooches visited the ducks. Lovely day until the baby threw up in the way home. Any suggestions for a car sick French Bulldog? Dramamine does not help.

[easygoingfemme]

My wife and I had a rare day with little planned so I told her that I had a surprise destination. Loaded the car, us and the dogs and drove to a farm to pick peaches and eat homemade peach ice cream. We then walked around the lake and the pooches visited the ducks. Lovely day until the baby threw up in the way home. Any suggestions for a car sick French Bulldog? Dramamine does not help.

That sounds like such a wonderful day! Until the car sick hit. I have no suggestions on that but I'm glad you had such a nice time leading up to it!

[Bèsame*]

I got a pay increase!

I picked up another job. Both essential. Job security, for sure. I'm in some extensive training, I just dont see a day off in sight right now. And that's ok. I'm smiling!

[Gemme]

My wife and I had a rare day with little planned so I told her that I had a surprise destination. Loaded the car, us and the dogs and drove to a farm to pick peaches and eat homemade peach ice cream. We then walked around the lake and the pooches visited the ducks. Lovely day until the baby threw up in the way home. Any suggestions for a car sick French Bulldog? Dramamine does not help.

Your poor baby! I found an article that may help. Here's part of it.

How can I prevent motion sickness in my dog?

Desensitizing or counter-conditioning your dog to car travel may take some work, but it can be accomplished. Helping your dog overcome the stress and anxiety of travel will mean that he can accompany you on trips more frequently and will allow you to spend more time together.

The best way to ease your dog’s travel anxiety is by taking several short trips before embarking on a long haul. Start by simply placing your dog in your car, starting the motor, and sitting there without moving for a few minutes. The next day, repeat this process, but back out of your driveway and then return. Be sure to praise your dog and offer a food reward for good behavior. Next, try a trip around the block. Gradually work your way up to riding comfortably for 20 to 30 minutes.

Conditioning your dog to ride comfortably in the car may require several days or even weeks. Be sure to gradually expose your nervous pet to more and more challenging stimuli. You cannot force your dog to “get over” or “deal with” his anxiety. Traveling in a confined space in a motor vehicle can be frightening for a dog and requires time to adjust. Make sure you maintain a calm and cool attitude, and do not scold your dog if he begins to howl or whine. Visible anxiety is a sign to stop the current training and start again another day. Continuing to expose your dog to a stressful situation will only cause him to further associate the car with displeasure and fear and cause setbacks in your training. Car rides in a carrier can also be good practice for traveling in an airplane or train.

Here are additional tips to make your dog’s travel more enjoyable and reduce motion sickness:

Withhold food 12 hours before travel. An empty stomach will help reduce nausea and the need for frequent potty breaks that are often unwelcome, especially during long car rides or airplane or train travel. Be sure to provide access to fresh water whenever possible. Water bottles that hang on the carrier’s door are a good option for many pets.Use a carrier or dog safety harness. Anxious dogs can both hurt themselves and cause accidents. A carrier is often viewed as a “safe place” for many dogs.

Keep the car cool and quiet. Play soft classical music and keep the temperature cool.

Include the sweet smell of home. Add a t-shirt or blanket with your scent to your dog’s carrier. In addition to smelling like home, nothing is cozier than mom or dad’s shirt.

Offer special trip toys. Giving your dog new toys that he only gets to play with when he travels can help him associate travel with fun. If your dog seems to need a little more help to stay calm during travel, talk to your veterinarian about using one of the following remedies:

Lavender or dog pheromone (Adaptil®). Aromatherapy and pheromones can calm a tense traveler. Add these scents to your dog’s bedding to help calm his fears.

Calming herbs. Natural remedies, including Bach® flower (Rescue Remedy®), kava, valerian, passionflower, ginger, and skullcap, have been used for decades to ease anxiety and motion sickness.

Anti-nausea medications. Cerenia® (a veterinary-specific prescription medication) and dimenhydrinate (brand names: Dramamine® or Gravol®), and meclizine (brand names: Antivert® and Bonine®). These anti-nausea medications can prevent vomiting in a stressed pet. A single dose of Cerenia® lasts 24 hours. Keep in mind that these drugs only help with motion sickness, not anxiety. Speak to veterinarian to discuss if these medications are appropriate for your dog and to obtain the correct dosages and frequency of administration.

Anti-anxiety medication. These medications may be considered for use in extremely stressed pets only. Alprazolam (Xanax®), trazodone (Desyrel®) or other prescription medications given the night before travel and repeated 12 hours later can relax even the most anxious pet traveler. Many veterinarians will recommend you give a second dose about 2 hours before you embark on your trip. Keep in mind that some prescription medications need to be started several days to a couple of weeks before travel to be most effective. Always follow instructions from your veterinarian carefully.

The article also said that a lot of dogs grow out of motion sickness after they turn 1. You said your Frenchie was a baby so maybe this may be true for you.

[Starfish]

Today was my last day of work. Not officially retired until June 30th. Had an awesome meeting with the two people who are taking my place. Yes, two. Ran into a lot of my team. The energy was high with lots of smiles and tentative plans for later. I'm adjusting.

[JustLovelyJenn]

$200 bag for $25 :shocking:

$80 dress for $7 :drool:

$90 bikini for $10 :cheer:

[Starfish]

Ending the day lying in bed singing Willie Nelson songs 🎵 together.

[Wrang1er]

Yesterday evening I went to my sister's place to drop somethings off and to give my 21 month old great nephew a bath. I knocked on the door. He knocks from the other side. I went in and he reached his arms up. I picked him up and he gave me a honest to goodness hug. I could feel him squeeze me. That little guy made my heart smile.

[Stone-Butch]

The thought of seeing my granddaughter on July 1st in person for her birthday, she will be 4 on that day and I have not been with her since the virus outbreak only on Skype so this thought will keep me going till then and gives me cause to smile each time I think of it.

[Starfish]

When every time we visit my Mom and Dad, my Dad says, "The wives are here. " Too cute and awesome for this 86 year old to love us together.

[Kelt]

Sitting in my office doing paperwork with the door open to the courtyard and the gardenia in full bloom sending it's amazing scent into the room. It made me walk out and put my whole face in it..

[FireSignFemme]

Sitting in my office doing paperwork with the door open to the courtyard and the gardenia in full bloom sending it's amazing scent into the room. It made me walk out and put my whole face in it..

Oh you're so lucky those are my favorite flowers!

[Starfish]

Shuffling John Denver on Alexa while I clean house. His lyrics make me happy plus everything is in my register for singing along. Ch7JGUIx1WU

[Kätzchen]

a close family friend texted pictures to me today of the work her hubby has been doing. He just finished a beautiful backyard cedar Gazebo with cedar deck (he is in his 70s and did it all by himself, he's such a good craftsman). Plus they put in a small pool toward the end of the property.

Can hardly wait to house sit for them later this summer. :)

Dreamy outdoor picnics under the gazebo and floating in the pool. It's the perfect retreat for a sweet summer treat.

[Starfish]

It has been a grand day except that my love is at work. I feel wonderful. I had a walk with the dogs before it got too hot. I received a picture from my nephew of the view out his window of Mt. Fuji. I had a long talk with my Dad with my Mom piping up in the background. I had a lovely Skype visit with my sister and received word from my brother that their tests finally came back negative of COVID. It had knocked them on their butts. I'm finally getting the swing of retired life and beginning to reinvent myself. I have 86 undergrads registered for my online class in the Fall. Love and light to you each.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...

Happy Anniversary NYC Femm!!!!

[VintageFemme]

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[Bèsame*]

A beautiful butterfly pop up card! I love finding surprises in my mail box! Thank you my friend!!!💗💗💗💗

[Gemme]

I got off work early today!

[Starfish]

Yesterday was the virtual gender reveal party for our first grandchild. It's a boy! He is much loved already.

[C0LLETTE]

Welcome to the Loving Grandparent Club, Starfish! Enjoy!

[clay]

Seeing her face for the first time.......phone dates...a real face to face date next weekend! She makes me smile!

[Stone-Butch]

My brother called and came to lunch today. I haven't seen him since the pandemic started so it was nice to be with him. I took him out for pizza which we both loved. Spent the day together had a great time. Made me smile very much.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...4,060,800 seconds sound like I have more time than saying 47 days. Right?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Happily realizing that a face mask covers up my un-tweezed chin.

[homoe]

Happily realizing that a face mask covers up my un-tweezed chin.



......:giggle: I can SO relate Georgia

[BullDog]

I just sold something on eBay to a Delta Burke. Based on the address, I would say there's a pretty good chance it's the actress. Pretty cool!

[Bèsame*]

I saw both a male and female cardinal out the front window this morning.
I had no idea they would be here.

[Kätzchen]

Got my ballot in the mail today and I have filled it out and will drop it off at county elections office tomorrow. :)

[akiza]

checking bestie pics she's handsome af😊

[Chad]

Chatting with loved ones and deciding where to live happily. Sometimes when we have the world to choose from we choose Texas.

:cowboy:

[akiza]

babies are fun .... when they don't make you go deaf 😅 when you see their cute self and their smiles/laughs 😊

[Kätzchen]

-- Dang! President Obama's speech and everybody honking! Obama does what few presidents can do: deliver a fabulous speech, even if he's taking out the trash for everybody to see. Feeling good, listening to him right now.

His voice and his tenor of delivery is like a tranquilizer dart. Based in unvarnished truth. What a testament to his consecutive years as POTUS, and he cares about people knowing exactly where we stand, and how to make it right.




xOt-bW_3Sl8

[Stone-Butch]

Chatting on Skype with the little one. She asked if I wanted to go to the park and it was pouring rain. LOL. I said maybe another time. She was satisfied. Speaking with her always warms my heart and makes me smile.

[C0LLETTE]

Woke up, put a mirror under my nose, checked my pulse, got out of bed for another day.

[Gemme]

-- Dang! President Obama's speech and everybody honking! Obama does what few presidents can do: deliver a fabulous speech, even if he's taking out the trash for everybody to see. Feeling good, listening to him right now.

His voice and his tenor of delivery is like a tranquilizer dart. Based in unvarnished truth. What a testament to his consecutive years as POTUS, and he cares about people knowing exactly where we stand, and how to make it right.




xOt-bW_3Sl8

I love and miss him so much! He always brings hope to the table.

[AlexF]

Day 5 of mum being in the hospital, she walked to the washroom without assistance. Small win but happy to have it!

[VintageFemme]

A steamy little dream right before I woke up this morning involving someone I hadn't thought of in years. I read somewhere once that if you dream of someone you haven't seen or thought of in a very long time, that means you are either in their dreams as well or simply, they are thinking of you. Either way, I've been smiling and giggling about it all day. I love when a dream does that.

[Bèsame*]

I got a library card!

Right in the middle of voting in the back rooms!! Lol

[Kätzchen]

A surprise lunch box from Elephants Delicatessen from a person at work. So sweet and thoughtful. :)

[Bèsame*]

Working in the yard and finishing up just as a tropical storm passed thru. Sitting on the porch now watching a very vibrant sunset. Listening to the residual drops of rain fall off the leaves. Happy Thursday, right?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Seeing an old friend. She brought me some homemade organic quinoa and dried fruit porridge, which I'm sure will be delicious tomorrow for breakfast, which will make me smile AGAIN. :)

[FireSignFemme]

Watching my grandson crawl around and struggle to pull himself up in his playpen.

[C0LLETTE]

Watching my grandson crawl around and struggle to pull himself up in his playpen.

Here's to that!!!.
I just watched my grandson on Skype do exactly that and I probably had the same proud smile you did.

So, here's to us too!

[Orema]

Seeing all the halloween decorations. It seems people (workers in stores, decorated homes) are really dressing up this year.

There are lots of goblins, skeletons, and cobwebs in my complex. The neighbor next door created a graveyard with skulls coming out of the ground. And another neighbor has crime-scene tape, skeletons, and beware signs. Last night I saw a hazard light glaring from across the way. And carved pumpkins (mostly fake) throughout.

It's really nice to see the decorations, though I doubt we'll have any children. I'm not passing out treats nor tricks this year.

But I'm still smiling.

[Stone-Butch]

A hopeful message from yesterday is making me smile a lot.

[FireSignFemme]

My oldest calling to say he had an errand out my way and asking if I'd like to join him for breakfast when he finished up.

Learning though we'd voted very differently on some key issues we could discuss our choices without belittling/shaming/tearing into each other - still keep feeling the love.

My son telling me he and J don't mind helping me out because they love me, and want make sure I have all the basics the small amount of SS I receive doesn't cover.

We took the scenic route, past the fields, orchards, wineries and fancy homes. It was a beautiful day for a drive, clear weather, sunny skies, puffy white clouds.

Knowing how much I like the coffee served at the pancake place we love so much my son buying me not one but two pounds of it which was so thoughtful of him.

These are the things that made me happy and left me smiling this morning. Oh and J sent more cute baby photos and listening to my son talk about how proud he is of his son and how much he enjoys being a father.