March 21. Twenty-one things that make me happy:
- Pics of my kids.
- A freshly made bed.
- Mugs. Things just taste better—heartier—lovelier in mugs.
- Babies.
- A perfect shave.
- Silver white winters that melt into spring.
- Admiring the talents of others, talents which I do not have. Watching an artist create beauty with a brush and some paint simply amazes me.
- Hearing strangers say “Please” and “Thank you” to others—and getting the sense that they actually mean it.
- The way Rogers answers the question “How are you?” Every time, he says, “I’m-fine-thank-you.”
- The box of mail, books, and magazines I received from my parents this week.
- Cool, crisp air. Especially when coming in from an open window at night, settling onto my face as the rest of me is covered by a warm blanket.
- Warm blankets.
- Telephones.
- A walk in the park.
- The message I received from my son Njuba yesterday. It said, “Thank you for your caring heart.”
- All the friends who bought me lunch or just looked after me in the days following Johnston’s passing.
- Lunch.
- Tongs. I mean, what a great idea!
- Kind friends (and friends of friends) who are helping us reach our crowd-funding goal so that Diana can hear!
- Feeling happy after feeling sad.
- Gratitude.
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