Happy Thoughts

My New Blog

2008-11-29T08:05:00.000-08:00

From now on I will probably only use my new blog for posting things. My other blogs will just stay here. Follow me over here, if you would like!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-26T11:06:00.000-08:00

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Birthday Renie

2008-11-25T00:13:00.000-08:00

photo by Katy

Happy Thoughts and Best Wishes for Renie's Birthday Today!

Cashmere Goats

2008-11-24T04:30:00.000-08:00

Isn't he or she pretty!

Guanacos

2008-11-23T08:07:00.000-08:00

Stay tuned for the story of these animals on my
Ageing Wisdoms blog!

Beautiful Flowers

2008-11-22T20:22:00.001-08:00

Carol Freeman Photography

These flowers are white daisies.
It is from an Easter Seals Calendar we have.
I love how the petals are so perfectly formed.

Water

2008-11-19T04:42:00.000-08:00

My Happy Thought today is that most of us have plenty of water,
to wash our clothes, homes, and our bodies and to drink and cook with.
Very Thankful for that!

Cotton

2008-11-18T06:40:00.000-08:00

This is a cotton field and that is my Grandpa. I wanted a happy thought reflective of God's creation and cotton came to mind so just thought I would use this image. Have a Happy Day!

Thanks Rudee! I love Creedence Clearwater Revival!

Stars

2008-11-17T11:55:00.000-08:00

wiki commons

The Big Dipper

The picture is supposed to be animated but don't know if it will be. Have a great day!

Palm Trees

2008-11-15T21:50:00.000-08:00

photo from wiki commons

I like Palm Trees right now because they usually grow in warm climates
and it is cold here!

Sunlight

2008-11-15T04:55:00.000-08:00

photo by wiki commons

Warm sunshine!

Pikes Peak

2008-11-14T04:20:00.000-08:00

photo from Wiki Commons

I have never been to Pikes Peak but would like to someday.

Long Legged Birds

2008-11-13T04:28:00.000-08:00

photo by Katy Hess

Wish I had long legs, but happy some creatures have them. Some humans also!

Strawberries

2008-11-12T06:35:00.000-08:00

I love strawberries!

Frogs

2008-11-11T02:35:00.000-08:00

Here are some lovely tree frogs for Sarah!

And here is Kermit with his guitar for Kat!

Have A Happy Day!!!!

photos from Wiki Commons

Lily Pads

2008-11-10T03:21:00.000-08:00

Lily Pads are really pretty. They are like an island for a frog. Ha!

Red Rock Mountains In Sedona

2008-11-09T00:25:00.000-08:00

Sedona, Arizona

Another great picture my daughter took. We love Sedona. It is just beautiful!

Delicate Flowers

2008-11-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

In sticking with my plan to post Happy Thoughts about all things created by God, I chose this beautiful picture that my daughter took. Many of my pictures will most likely be coming from her, since she gave me the go ahead to use them. I LOVE this picture. Just look at how she captured the delicate nature of this flower. Thanks Katy.

Grapefruit Trees

2008-11-07T13:48:00.001-08:00

I would love to have a grapefruit tree in my yard. Grapefruit juice is one of the few citrus juices that I can drink because of acid-reflux. I don't know why I can tolerate grapefruit and not others? I was visiting a friend in Arizona last year and noticed a lot of large yellow things on the ground in her neighbor's yard, and asked her about it. I was so surprised when she told me it was grapefruit from their tree. Not to show how much of a moron I am, but....I had thought that fruit trees grew in more tropical climates and wouldn't have thought Arizona's climate would tolerate them. Shows you what I know! But most of my readers have probably already guessed I think kinda "simply"! Ha...

Merino Sheep

2008-11-06T12:23:00.001-08:00

Merino Sheep

Rudee's Happy Thought

I even found a whole herd.....
photos from National Geographic.

God's Creations

2008-11-06T08:57:00.000-08:00

For the next couple of months I am going to have Happy Thoughts about God's creations. This first one is one of our favorite trees. A Tulip Tree. The picture on the right is what it looks like in Spring time when it is full of tulips. The picture on the left is what it looks like now, in the Fall. In the summer time it is beautiful also because the leaves are rather large, like the picture below.

One of the hardest things about keeping this blog going is to find just the right image about a Happy Thought I might have. I thought finding images of all of God's creations might be kinda easy, and also a good reminder for myself and anyone who reads this blog to find peace in our souls from nature, and all the many simple pleasures that surround us.
If anyone wants to join in on this adventure in any way let me know. Maybe we could come up with something like Sandy did on Thrift Store Ruby Tuesday. I will try to come up with an image to use on your blog if you are interested in joining in.
Have a peaceful day!

Windows Open.....Bringing In Fresh Air

2008-11-05T06:07:00.000-08:00

The last two days I have had my windows open to bring in some much needed fresh air.
Fresh air always makes me feel happy.

Happy Thoughts about Election Day

2008-11-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

I went out early today and voted. Everything went very smoothly. No long lines, no controversy. Sigh of relief............

Flowers For My Readers

2008-11-02T19:05:00.000-08:00

Today this will be my 100th post on this Happy Thoughts Blog. I am virtually sending all my readers these flowers from our Spring Garden. We don't have any flowers right now, so I had to send these. We have peonies, iris, columbine, and some roses in Spring.

Thank you all, for sharing in my happy thoughts.

Thanks Ann!

2008-10-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

Ann

gave me an award and I would like to "Thank Her" very much for thinking about me! I feel honored, yet somewhat uncomfortable passing this on to only 7 other bloggers. I hope I won't offend you Ann, but I would like to just say a very heartfelt 'Thank You" and pass it on to all who read my blog and leave such nice comments. I would feel uncomfortable choosing only 7. I think it is a very pretty Award.

Thank You Winifred!

2008-10-30T18:47:00.001-07:00

Winifred

gave me this very nice award. Thank You Winifred! I feel as though I may not be able to follow the rules very well, by passing it on to only a few. I appreciate all of the friends I have met on the internet that come to my blog and visit me and leave a comment. "Thank You" so much though for thinking of me in this special way. I really appreciate it.

Dishwashers

2008-10-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

I am happy we have an automatic dishwasher.

It's Fixed!!!!!!!

2008-10-28T07:46:00.001-07:00

My dear friend Winifred
sent me an email today
and took the time to look into
my blogger update problem.

1. She identified the problem

2. She FIXED IT.

THANK YOU SO MUCH WINIFRED!!!!!

Now please try adding my main blog to your sidebar.
The address is

http://www.agingwisdoms.blogspot.com/

Blankets On A Cold Day

2008-10-24T21:06:00.001-07:00

When I am especially cold I love to put a blanket in the dryer
and snuggle up with it!

Memories of My Children

2008-10-22T12:18:00.001-07:00

Just came across some old pics of my kids. I had made many of their Halloween costumes over the years and this year they were Good Luck Bear (Bobby) and Sunshine Bear (Katy). Bobby was about 14 months old and Katy a few months past 4. Bobby is crying in this picture. He did not like that head. Can't blame him. What was I thinking?

Katy loved her costume.
She was in pre-school then and they had a parade at school.

Here she is comforting her little brother.
"You don't have to wear the scary head Bobby."

Good Old Milnot

2008-10-20T21:28:00.000-07:00

Milnot is evaporated milk in a can found in the baking aisle usually where the sweetened condensed milk is found. As far as I know only one other brand named "Pet" makes the same milk in a can. My Mom made many things with this. Mainly because it is cheap or used to be. It can be used in recipes that call for milk. Here is the web site that tells about it. Milnot.
Try it you'll like it!

Healthy Check-Up

2008-10-20T13:08:00.000-07:00

I had my annual check-up last week and the usual blood work up to see how I am doing, and it all came out fine. I feel very lucky to be my age and not have any major problems. I know a lot of people who have ill health and it just makes me feel very grateful that I am well so far. One can never predict what is right around the corner, but for now I am grateful.

Also, I changed my address on my main blog, so if you want to add me, please copy the new address. Hopefully this one will update!

Here it is Ageing Wisdoms

Hugs

2008-10-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

Everybody needs a hug and a best friend sometimes.

Colors

2008-10-14T07:10:00.000-07:00

Today's Happy Thoughts are about colors. Certain colors can make me feel happy or icky. I have also found that I change my feelings about certain colors depending on my mood. Right now I like the colors yellow, tropical orange and lilac . I guess I need those colors in my life right now. How about you? What colors make you feel good?

Magnetic Hematite Bracelet

2008-10-13T16:54:00.000-07:00

My friend Linda gave me this magnetic hematite bracelet that helped my tendinitis. I could barely lift a cup of coffee without tremendous pain. After wearing this bracelet, the pain went away. Sending Happy Thoughts to Linda!

Quilt Show Saturday

2008-10-10T19:17:00.000-07:00

Getting to go to a Quilt Show on Saturday!

The Smell Of Pine Trees

2008-10-09T13:18:00.000-07:00

I was mowing the lawn today and we have several
Pine trees in our back yard.
The smell is heavenly to me! It made me feel great.

Humor

2008-10-07T12:02:00.000-07:00

My Happy Thought for today is people willing to make fools out of themselves just to help us all have a good laugh! Way to go Cloris! A little laughter is needed right about now.

Swans

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image from wikipedia

So Pretty!

Someone Else Doing My Housework

2008-10-03T06:40:00.000-07:00

Just a "Happy Thought" of someone else doing my housework.

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My Mom having fun!

Lily Pads

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My daughter took this photo at our Botanical Gardens here in St. Louis.

Beautiful Rocks and Jewelry

2008-09-29T19:49:00.001-07:00

I have always loved inlaid jewelry and beautiful rocks.

Gerbera Daisies

2008-09-28T18:03:00.001-07:00

I love the bright contrasting colors these daisies have.

Leaves on Trees

2008-09-26T06:47:00.000-07:00

My Happy Thought for today is that I can still enjoy the green leaves on the trees for a little while longer. It will be a long time before I get to see them again. Sometimes 5 or 6 months. Usually by November they have changed color and fallen off. Depending on the weather early buds will not appear until March or April. So I will enjoy their beauty while I can!

Leisure Walk On A Country Road

2008-09-24T18:38:00.000-07:00

Quiet times in the country would be nice.

Low Frustration Days

2008-09-22T22:34:00.000-07:00

I am imaging computers everywhere working well. If I "think" it, maybe it will happen!

Peacocks

2008-09-22T00:17:00.001-07:00

Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia.

Complete Rainbows

2008-09-21T06:47:00.001-07:00

A Complete Rainbow

I have only seen a complete rainbow one time in my lifetime and of course I was not able to take a picture of it at the time, so I borrowed these images from Wikipedia. The pictures below were also on Wiki.

Good and Plenty

2008-09-19T20:44:00.000-07:00

I am going to try something I have never had before. These Good and Plenties.

Chocolates

2008-09-17T22:24:00.000-07:00

Yum!!

We Can Pay Our Bills

2008-09-17T06:39:00.001-07:00

I am feeling very fortunate today that we are able to pay our bills and that my husband has a job.

Helping Each Other Out

2008-09-14T21:21:00.001-07:00

Helpful People Always Make Me Happy..Animals too...Ha Ha

Jimmy Stewart Movies

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Mr Smith Goes To Washington

It's A Wonderful Life

Harvey

Love

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Creactivity

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Freedom

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Grateful for all the freedom that I have.

Baby Animals

2008-09-06T17:40:00.001-07:00

Little Cuties!

Flowers Still Blooming

2008-09-05T06:02:00.000-07:00

One last show before winter. My flowers didn't do very well this year..probably my fault because I didn't care for them as I should have.

However our wisteria, which usually only blooms in spring, decided to give us one last burst of fragrant flowers.

Zinnias are almost always a good pick for beauty, when I don't have time to care for a flower. They are pretty hardy.

Green

2008-09-04T14:08:00.000-07:00

This is a view from my upstairs window.

My Happy Thought today was a little strange. I have never been real fond of the color green. I like it, but it is not my favorite color. Today it was raining all day, a steady soft rain, and I looked outside and saw so much beautiful green every where. I had a new appreciation for the color green.

Our Grand Baby Is Talking!

2008-08-31T18:19:00.000-07:00

Maddie said her first words....MaMa and Dada all in one week!!!!

Happy Labor Day

2008-08-28T22:15:00.000-07:00

Have a relaxing and fun Labor Day!

Water Show

2008-08-27T15:06:00.000-07:00

We saw this water show the last night we were there. It was really cool! I had seen one similar to this in Arizona one time, where the music was classical as the water danced around. This show had a variety of upbeat music mixed in with slower music..don't remember hearing any classical though. The lights changed colors. This would have been really fun for someone with a really good camera to capture the water falling and rising. I know my daughter would have loved it!

No Mosquitos?

2008-08-26T05:36:00.000-07:00

My Happy Thought is that I don't remember having one single mosquito bite this summer.

Relaxation

2008-08-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

I have one of these quad roller back massagers and they are great!

Help for my old tired feet!

Water Fountains

2008-08-24T19:53:00.000-07:00

I saw a beautiful water show on my trip this past week.

Riverdance

2008-08-19T15:07:00.000-07:00

Have never seen this but would like to someday.

Actions of Love

2008-08-15T05:53:00.000-07:00

Random Acts of Kindness

Today I wanted to find an image that would show a happy thought about just taking the time to do a kind thing for a stranger.
"Little things "can make such a difference in one day of our lives.

Figuring Things Out

2008-08-14T04:42:00.000-07:00

Having a difficult task to do

Hanging in there to get it done.

Doing Nothing

2008-08-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

I liked this image and so I needed to give credit where credit is due for it by mentioning this book. I have learned that doing nothing sometimes is very beneficial to your health and well being. Sometimes we all just need a day set aside for this and sleeping late!

The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

by Veronique Vienne
If you're living in the fast lane, then maybe it's time to figure out how to slow down and make some time for yourself. THE ART OF DOING NOTHING, a beautiful little book illustrated with black-and-white photos, offers inspiration and practical stress-reducing techniques that require no time, no skill, and no commitment. Learn how treats like catnapping, daydreaming, breathing deeply, and going with the flow can help you feel more relaxed every day.

Appreciations

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Beautiful Sky

Quiet Times

See Whining Blog

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Butterfly House

2008-08-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

Fun day with Bob and Katy and Maddie at the Butterfly House.

My Daughter's Pictures

2008-08-08T20:25:00.000-07:00

See my new sidebar of Katy's photos. She has traveled to Europe and various other places. We have some of her work framed at our house. She is not a professional in photography. She is an Occupational Therapist. But I think she is very good at photography!

Peace and Relaxation

2008-08-08T06:45:00.000-07:00

Flute Music

Floating In A Pool

Thoughts For Today

2008-08-07T13:03:00.000-07:00

A Power Nap for me after pulling weeds all day!

Dreaming of my road trip coming up in a couple of weeks.
(Going to a Quilt Show)

Beautiful Architecture

2008-08-06T03:32:00.000-07:00

I hope someday I get to see Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Child Like Attitude

2008-08-05T20:06:00.000-07:00

Can't believe I am posting this...but I wanted to comment on how important it is to have a child like approach to life sometimes! This is a card I made for my son's birthday today I colored it with crayons. I know...I know..."Don't give up your day job"....Ha!

My Baby Is 25 Years Old Today

2008-08-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Bobby!

A New Day

2008-08-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

Sunrise

A Cup Of Coffee

Crayon Artist Jeffrey Robert

2008-08-03T14:23:00.000-07:00

Sandy had told me about this artist or some artists that use crayons. She was right about it being beautiful!
Check out the link here.

Crayon Artist Jeffrey Robert

Vacations and Photography

2008-08-02T19:28:00.000-07:00

I am Thankful for my daughter's talent in photography

Happy Thought of my hard working husband taking a much needed vacation!

Kindness

2008-08-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

Helping Each Other

Happy Times

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Smiling Sleeping Babies

Well Behaved Dogs (that let you put glasses on them and take a picture) Ha!

Comfy Old Quilts To Snuggle With

Quiet Times

2008-07-30T22:40:00.000-07:00

Memories

Looking Forward to a Fall Drive

I Am Happy There Were No Injuries From The Earthquake in California

2008-07-29T20:59:00.000-07:00

Also happy I found some more old pictures from Shaw's Garden

Grateful For Old Pictures

2008-07-28T20:18:00.000-07:00

Missouri Botanical Gardens

Children Rolling Down A Hill

My Son Is Coordinated

Back To School

2008-07-26T23:03:00.001-07:00

I am grateful for the people that invented crayons!
I love all the colors..always have!

Babies Laughter

2008-07-26T06:49:00.000-07:00

Today I am grateful for all the laughter I had yesterday with my grand daughter!

2008-07-24T08:32:00.001-07:00

Today I am Grateful for

Patience

...and Mr. Rogers came to mind.

Don't laugh, these are my happy thoughts!

Enjoy!

It's You I Like
by Fred M. Rogers

It's you I like,
It's not the things you wear,
It's not the way you do your hair--
But it's you I like
The way you are right now,
The way down deep inside you--
Not the things that hide you,
Not your toys--
They're just beside you.

But it's you I like--
Every part of you,
Your skin, your eyes, your feelings
Whether old or new.
I hope that you'll remember
Even when you're feeling blue
That it's you I like,
It's you yourself,
It's you, it's you I like.

I Can Still Come Up With Gratitudes

2008-07-20T22:23:00.000-07:00

1. I am never bored..(and I am not a man...ha ha)

2. It is still Summertime

3. A good friend is coming to visit today from Florida!

Beauty of Nature

2008-07-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

1. Bird of Paradise Flower

2. The Smell Of An Orange Blossom

3. Beautifully Colored Birds

Affection and Fun

2008-07-17T14:17:00.001-07:00

1. Today I am grateful for hugs.

2. Young kids holding hands

3. Older people holding hands

4. Older people having fun like younger people

5. Blowing bubbles

My Son And Clifford

2008-07-16T04:18:00.000-07:00

Grateful That My Son Stills Comes To Visit

Good Stuff

2008-07-15T18:26:00.000-07:00

1. I am grateful for Rottler Pest Control Company for getting rid of our ants, spiders, termites, mice, etc. etc. Haven't seen any since they applied their treatment!!!!

2. Great times spent with my family the past 2 days!

3. BEAUTIFUL Weather!!!!!!

Family Fun

2008-07-12T17:34:00.001-07:00

Today was spent enjoying time with my daughter and grand daughter.
She has her first tooth poking through!

Katy and I stopped and bought lemonade from two stands with little kids selling lemonade. I really wanted to take their picture, but Katy said they might think I was a weird-o. I agreed. But they were sure cute!

Modern Conveniences

2008-07-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today I Am Grateful For

Toilets that flush

vs

Long walks to the outhouse

Toilet paper

vs

Old Sears Catalog

Hot Water Heater

Boiling water on the stove

Air Conditioners

vs

Fans

Electric Irons

Cast Irons

Yes, I really have experienced all of these things in my lifetime.

Fun In The Summer

2008-07-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

Children Having Fun Outside In The Sprinklers

Sweetness Of Life

2008-07-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

Our Books

My Sewing Machine

Cloud Formations

Mini Vacations

Me Smelling Maddie

Morning Gratitudes

2008-07-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

1. Compassion

Image from

Best Art Quilt -- $50 from Fan-Attics Quilt Guild

"Compassion Blooms at Hospice of NW Ohio", Patsy Thompson, Holland, OH

2. Meeting new friends by blogging.

3. A good nights sleep