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Category Archives: Fun and Humor
Innocence Leaves Us Free
A friend posted this photo on Facebook last night. I was mesmerized by it. My curiosity to know what the two little girls are looking at is akin to what they must have been feeling when the photograph was made. … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Embracing life, Fun and Humor
Tagged growing-up, little things, rediscovering the child within
Have a Great Day
Say something silly Laugh until it hurts Take a risk Sing out loud Tell a Secret Rock the boat Shake things up Flirt with Disaster Buy something Frivolous Color outside the lines Cause a Scene Make waves Get carried away … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Embracing life, Fun and Humor
Tagged dreams, learning to be happy, little things
Full of Light and Color
My apologizes if I have gone overboard recently in expressing my love of early fall. It truly is a magnificent time of the year and inspires me beyond any other season. Putting into words how October moves me would be … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and Humor, Precious things, Seasons
Tagged feelings, little things, senerity of nature
Good Judgement
This has been around for a while, but just too good not to read again and share. I am grateful for the good memories of my southern farmer grandfather (PawPaw) these nuggets bring up. They are most all the kind of things I … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and Humor, Insight, Life
Tagged little things, wisdom
A Genuinely “Good Guy”
Mr. Rogers came onto television in my late teens so in my childhood he was unnoticed. Later watching “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” with my son during his younger years I gained respect for Fred Roger’s work. Fred McFeely Rogers was not … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Fun and Humor, Insight
Tagged good guys, inspiration from others, learned in childhood
All You Hope For and More
Continuing my “Staycation”, today I am taking a day off! Here’s three favorite sayings and images to fill the space here today: Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. Danny Kaye … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and Humor, Health, Simple Pleasures
Tagged gratitude, heart warming, wisdom
A Little, Delightful Surprise
Over time Asian food has become a favorite and I’m especially fond of spicy Thai dishes that make my taste buds dance. I have come to know the quality of a particular restaurant’s Pad Thai is a good test of how tasty their … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and Humor, Simple Pleasures
Tagged being presently aware, noticing simplicity
Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood
Frequently it’s a simple thing that wakes or heightens my gratitude. A cloud in the sky, a stunning flower, a memory, a dream, a hope, watching a small child or even a feeling that arrives from a source unknown. This morning … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Dreams, Fun and Humor
Tagged childhood, fairytale, growing-up
A Small Miracle
A few weeks ago I found out mid one afternoon that a local major cinema complex was showing a restored version of “Casablanca” once at 7pm that evening. Having never seen it on the big screen, I was excited. A … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and Humor, Overcoming Obstacles, Simple Pleasures
A Hair in a Biscuit
It’s Monday and time to head back to work. Time to put on business clothes, ready my work face and get ready for “meetin’ & greetin” people. When meeting someone for the first time or often after not seeing a … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and Humor, People, Relationships