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In reply to the discussion: "If This Isn't Nice..." [View all]
"If This Isn't Nice..." [View all] pamela Jan 2021 OP
While dinking a coffee and reading DU ornotna Jan 2021 #1
Joining you for coffee this morning. pazzyanne Jan 2021 #2
Yep, it sure is. Clock on the wall even sings as it counts the hours 'til noon Wednesday. jaxexpat Jan 2021 #3
Me too. Solomon Jan 2021 #5
That's the spirit! pamela Jan 2021 #12
Coffee, a dog in my lap, reading DU... RainCaster Jan 2021 #33
Same here: except substitute a geriatric cat for the dog and add Thom Harttman nt yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #47
+1 canetoad Jan 2021 #57
Me, too! colorado_ufo Jan 2021 #39
Tea for two is always pleasant GeoWilliam750 Jan 2021 #61
It is such a simple thing, so often overlooked. Some call it "an attitude of gratitude". Taking time niyad Jan 2021 #4
Thanks for this... Trueblue Texan Jan 2021 #6
Yes indeed gademocrat7 Jan 2021 #7
Thank you Pamela, I hope all here heed the suggestion. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2021 #8
Too often, happiness is only recognized in retrospect. n/t Whiskeytide Jan 2021 #9
Thank you, Pamela! OddMom20 Jan 2021 #10
Line from an Aimee Mann song... MissMillie Jan 2021 #11
"Stop and smell the roses..." Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #13
That, my friends, it's called "mindfulness " Happyhippychick Jan 2021 #14
Turns out we hippies were right about a lot of things! OMGWTF Jan 2021 #45
Word! Happyhippychick Jan 2021 #62
While watching Capitol rioters get arrested !! FailureToCommunicate Jan 2021 #15
Huh! birdographer Jan 2021 #16
I say it to my kid every day... Jon King Jan 2021 #17
When the phrase "president elect Joe Biden" pops into my mind, I get a really warm feeling yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #48
When that day comes Dukkha Jan 2021 #18
Agreed. But sometimes it seems that every time I feel contented, panader0 Jan 2021 #19
That's what happened with me wnylib Jan 2021 #65
Vonnegut was the definition of "national treasure" TexasBushwhacker Jan 2021 #20
A Man Without A Country pamela Jan 2021 #22
Vonnegut, One of my Favorite Human Beings Skraxx Jan 2021 #21
I had an uncle Bob who taught me a lot about life. gibraltar72 Jan 2021 #23
So many people seem to spend 100% of their time PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2021 #24
One of the 4 Immeasurable Thoughts to contemplate vlyons Jan 2021 #25
Such a fine Martin Luther King Jr. Day today too wishstar Jan 2021 #26
Pharrell Williams' "Happy" reflected the mood of the Obama era Wednesdays Jan 2021 #27
I love the videos of John Lewis dancing to that. pamela Jan 2021 #28
Another excuse to post my favorite video! Danascot Jan 2021 #37
That was wonderful - thnak you!!!! iluvtennis Jan 2021 #42
That made me smile. pamela Jan 2021 #43
Wow! What a wonderful video & Extraordinary Cat! Duppers Jan 2021 #46
It is my firm belief that the lesson dogs are here to teach those of us who will listen Silver Gaia Jan 2021 #58
Lovely post and a good reminder to be aware of the good in life. nt NoRoadUntravelled Jan 2021 #29
pamela.... Upthevibe Jan 2021 #30
Ah yes, that wonderful feeling of pure joy that springs forth from the spirit within us. patphil Jan 2021 #31
DU, you are my anchor in the storm. BarbD Jan 2021 #32
I look forward to waking up on Thursday morning knowing Joe Biden is president kimbutgar Jan 2021 #34
I always say to myself llashram Jan 2021 #35
kick PoliWrangler Jan 2021 #36
I hung a giant American flag across my front porch MontanaMama Jan 2021 #38
Love this Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #40
Thank you pamela for this post. If this isn't nice, I don't know what it. iluvtennis Jan 2021 #41
When I'm outdoors in nature with people, I sometimes draw their attention to how awesome it feels Nitram Jan 2021 #44
Good Times mollie8 Jan 2021 #49
Kinna like that great feeling when... Pluvious Jan 2021 #50
My favorite Kurt Vonnegut story Redleg Jan 2021 #51
I hope we can have one day at least to be happy. Jan. 20th LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #52
I love the story and the sentiment, the very important sentiment RVN VET71 Jan 2021 #53
Every so often someone quotes Kurt Vonnegut and it always makes me happy. He should be.... EarnestPutz Jan 2021 #54
Vonnegut always makes me happy, too. pamela Jan 2021 #56
It would be perfect if only... AntiFascist Jan 2021 #55
Thank you for this post! Silver Gaia Jan 2021 #59
pamela, you brought a tear to my eye! ClusterFreak Jan 2021 #60
I learned to davor both big celebrations and "smaller"... electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #63
I say a version of this all the time. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #64
Fern Hill Celerity Jan 2021 #66
"Some days are better than others" JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #67
Kick lunatica Jan 2021 #68
This message was self-deleted by its author nam78_two Jan 2021 #69
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