RomCom

Some happy things from today:

• When I am assigned to the job of inducting packages I also get to work with someone who unloads the packages from carts for me.  Last night at work that person and I ended up talking through most of the shift.  Well, I listened, a bunch, and contributed some.  One of the things we talked about was hiking the white mountains.  He is trying to hike the 48 4000 footers in NH.  This is something that I would like to do as well.  It is always good when good dreams are remembered.  Hopefully this will reignite my motivation for this and other hikes I've been wanting to do.
• There is little to no educational value, just entertainment, but I do enjoy holiday/winter romantic comedies.  I watch a little almost every day after work.  Even with the repeating themes, they help me relax.
• Sunset!!

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Finished listening to: Ridgeline, by Michael Punke.  --  This was an historical fiction book based on actual events.  At the end of the book the author went into some details about what was real versus what was fiction.  He also included additional reading for more information.   

Also listening to: How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Archery Day

Some happy things from today:

• Too often I let things distract me in the mornings. Thankfully this doesn't seem to be a problem on work days. Today it meant I was later for archery practice than I would have liked. It also meant driving through Dunkin Donuts for breakfast. While waiting in line I spent my time watching the occasional bumblebee looking for flowers on the shrubbery. It was a pleasant distraction from a line that was moving slowly.
• At archery there were more people this time. Two were fairly new and still learning. They did well. My score wasn't quite as good as it has been this summer, but still good for me.

• Keziah and Zed gave the cats some cat grass. They get so excited and love eating it.

• Art happened at Keziah’s shop today. A friend did some window painting, it looks really great.

• Keziah, Zed, Gideon, and I went to see the Barbie movie. It was enjoyable and had some laugh out loud scenes.
• Today is Bel's, my youngest's, birthday. They are 29 now. They live in Maryland and I miss them like crazy, especially today. I called them after we got home from the movie and we got to talk a little. It was very good to hear their voice.

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Currently reading: She's Come Undone, by Wally Lamb.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Movies and Deep Thoughts

A few happy things and odd thoughts from today:

• A few days ago I saw an article about movies and shows that were being removed from Netflix this month. Most of these shows I had never heard of, but a few I was interested in watching. Earlier this week I watched Labyrinth. It has been years since seeing that movie and it was a nice after work escape. Today I chose to watch a movie that was aimed at teens, The F**k-It List. It basically posed the question of what would you do if you had nothing to lose, no fear? I’m old… not a teenager or young twenty-something… that question is hard for me. Hard in that fear is too well established in my being to have a list like that. Not just fear, the reality of consequences is, well, real. Although I do wonder if I am afraid of being happy? Anyhow, I will stick to my bucket list, which already seems unattainable. It was a nice watch though.
• One of the things Gideon, my grandson, is supposed to do for school every day is to write. Tonight at dinner he read a poem that he wrote today. He is quite good.
• The only seedling that has made it so far is the one marigold. I’m happy that it is still doing okay.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.