Question of the week, posed by Corinne Rodrigues:
What are the things that made you smile today?
Isn’t that a great question? It seems, there are so many things that make us frown on a daily basis.
This is such an instant mood brightener!
Although my day is only part-way through, several things have made me smile already:
1. My little buddy, “Arturo”, (real name “Arthur”, but, I give all my charges nicknames), a black poodle who is my sole house guest at the moment. It’s so cute the way he lies on top of the love seat, looking out the front window. All the small dogs enjoy doing that.
2. Listening to Eric Burdon’s album, “Soul of a Man” and anticipating the arrival of his new one in the mail, any time now. Here’s a sampling:
3. Additionally, I am smiling in anticipation of our overnight getaway, Feb. 8, to see Eric in person, performing with his old band, “The Animals”, (or a reasonable facsimile). My adoration spans almost half a century. Music I love always makes me smile, in general. Much of it even gives me shivers, (in a good way).
4. My daily, weekday morning phone call from Hubby; just to say “Hello” and chit chat for a moment. This is a break from the stresses of his job and always something I look forward to, (yes; even after more than 40 years of togetherness. That’s cause to smile, right there!)
5. Thinking of our main meal, later on, which hubby will pick up on the way home: Linguine with clam sauce and assorted seafood, prepared by the chef at the local Italian Club, (and of course, some Pinot Grigio to wash it down). They offer periodic themed dinners for members, to either eat there or take out. We prefer the latter, so we can “get comfortable”.
6. Phone call from a friend, who just retired today, after more than 30 years of teaching high school. We made a lunch date for tomorrow, to celebrate.
These are just some of the reasons I’m smiling today.
So, what are you smiling about?
Please, do tell!
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Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper in suburban Toronto, Canada, known as The Doglady. Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal hippie/rockchick. History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
19 thoughts on “WHY I’M SMILING, TODAY”
Your mood is good because your are happy, I am also happy on weekend 😀
Yes; always nice to be in a good mood. 🙂 Thanks for visiting.
Hi there, loved your post and your blog, such a cheery color! You’re lucky to be able to keep dogs, I live with a family who decrees “No Pets”. (We are not related).
I’ve had animals around the house all my life, both dogs and cats, so it certainly feels strange! Still for a retired teacher I can’t really complain! Have a good day!
Nice to meet you Joan and thank you for visiting my blog. 🙂 I read your post about Spanish America. Love it! I’m a real history buff and can get caught up in all of that. Cheers!
Hello, glad to connect with you over animals…I have two dogs which I simply adore. Thanks for sharing….it is truly these little things that make us while!
Hi Michelle; Thanks for visiting. 🙂 Your two dogs must make you smile all the time. Cheers!
Love your list. Funny how both our first points have a dog! 🙂
Thanks for sharing the video too. It’s playing now and I’m enjoying it!
I loved reading what makes you smile!! Definitely put a smile on my face!
Hi! This is my first time visiting your page. Very nice…and I love your list!
Susan Dusterhoft
Today’s Working Woman
todayworkingwoman25.blogspot.com
Hi Susan; Glad you like my blog and thanks for the visit. 🙂
Let’s see, smiling me … I took some fun photos of birds (sparrows) making tons of noise and flying about in my neighbor’s bushes. My daughter is happy with her friend visiting. And my husband and I are both calmly working away next to each other. Oh, yeah, and my son likes my mushroom soup. He’s making some of it for his lunch right now.
Thanks for venturing over to my Biz blog!
Seems that you have much to smile about, Leora. 🙂 Thanks for the return visit and I will make use of your CSS tutorial, for sure! Have a good week.
Sounds like a wonderful day! I wanna snuggle your puppy too.
It was a good day. 🙂 Thanks for visiting, Becca. Love your blog!
friends……. they make me smile
Me too Linda! 😀 Thanks for visiting.
Eric Burton…man, I didn’t even think he was still alive! LOL Have fun at the concert. I liked the new song. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, Eric is still very much alive and making new music. Glad you enjoyed it. We are looking forward to our little getaway. 🙂 Thanks for visiting, Loy.
Oh what a cutie Arturo is. I had a grey poodle “Fuji” and yours brought back some memories. Poodles are just so cute. Thanks for sharing your smiles.