Ok, I am just going to start keeping a box of tissue next to the computer. Kindness of heart for critters has rewards.
I Am Happy Today Because . . .
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I'm happy that my oldest son was able to save someone's life on the weekend. He has actually saved a lot of people's lives, the first when he was about 16, but as far as I know this is the first time it's someone he knows personally.
And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. ~ The Qur'an
A guy was here today to finish building and setting up shelves and did not make them the way I repeatedly said, but I am just as happy as they are kind of ugly particle board shelves I can use for storage and now have the excuse to have him build better wooden shelves for books. I had him use the particle board only because I happened to have the stuff left over. Thankfully they are not built in so can be moved and replaced. Also, when we carried the leftovers out to put away (I wondered why so many until I took a better look at the finished units--he put one less shelf in each than I said, and of course the sides are rabbited so can't be changed!), I wanted some other materials out there, and found I had more than I had supposed to build a couple of really cool projects.
Took Otis got him his flea and tick meds and his Rabie shot. Splurred a bit and got his toe nails clipped. we got him a new easy harness and a new leash. Yup we can walk him with no worries now.tomorow a new collar. we only use harness when walking. hes looking good. Who will get a bath. hubby or Otis. LOL he likes giving them' more than he likes getting them.
Ain't he just the man now, after it's all over. Smellin good and knowing it.
I'm happy because I am reading. I've been through a lot the past 2 1/2 years, and this summer I got reader's block. Usually, I read a couple of books at a time, and finish them in a couple of weeks. I had read about 30 books up to July. Then, I just couldn't read anymore. I would look at the words on the page, and try to concentrate and nothing was happening. I could read about a page and then, nothing. This was extremely difficult as, like most of you, reading is one of my favorite activities, and had also become a means of escape from a difficult time in my life.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
I'm glad you are reading again. We talked about this, I remember. I'm still way below average and hoping to rectify this.I'm happy because I am reading. I've been through a lot the past 2 1/2 years, and this summer I got reader's block. Usually, I read a couple of books at a time, and finish them in a couple of weeks. I had read about 30 books up to July. Then, I just couldn't read anymore. I would look at the words on the page, and try to concentrate and nothing was happening. I could read about a page and then, nothing. This was extremely difficult as, like most of you, reading is one of my favorite activities, and had also become a means of escape from a difficult time in my life.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
I'm glad too. It's been difficult. I hope you're able to get your reading legs back soon.
WTG, danie!!! I think and hope that it's be a sign of recovery for you. (((((danie)))))I'm happy because I am reading. I've been through a lot the past 2 1/2 years, and this summer I got reader's block. Usually, I read a couple of books at a time, and finish them in a couple of weeks. I had read about 30 books up to July. Then, I just couldn't read anymore. I would look at the words on the page, and try to concentrate and nothing was happening. I could read about a page and then, nothing. This was extremely difficult as, like most of you, reading is one of my favorite activities, and had also become a means of escape from a difficult time in my life.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I'm very happy that you can read again - it sounds like you're on the road to recovery!I'm happy because I am reading. I've been through a lot the past 2 1/2 years, and this summer I got reader's block. Usually, I read a couple of books at a time, and finish them in a couple of weeks. I had read about 30 books up to July. Then, I just couldn't read anymore. I would look at the words on the page, and try to concentrate and nothing was happening. I could read about a page and then, nothing. This was extremely difficult as, like most of you, reading is one of my favorite activities, and had also become a means of escape from a difficult time in my life.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
((Danie)) Enjoy getting lost in the stories again!
SEVEN MONTHS!!!!! God bless you, what a drought! How agonizing that must have been; I'm so sorry you had to endure it. I get the block a few times a year usually due to outside pressures and worries and resign myself to looking at magazines and reading short blobs in the paper. SO GLAD you've made it through!I'm happy because I am reading. I've been through a lot the past 2 1/2 years, and this summer I got reader's block. Usually, I read a couple of books at a time, and finish them in a couple of weeks. I had read about 30 books up to July. Then, I just couldn't read anymore. I would look at the words on the page, and try to concentrate and nothing was happening. I could read about a page and then, nothing. This was extremely difficult as, like most of you, reading is one of my favorite activities, and had also become a means of escape from a difficult time in my life.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
I am happy today just because it is "Monday"!!
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
So happy for you! The reading desert is a terrible place.I'm happy because I am reading. I've been through a lot the past 2 1/2 years, and this summer I got reader's block. Usually, I read a couple of books at a time, and finish them in a couple of weeks. I had read about 30 books up to July. Then, I just couldn't read anymore. I would look at the words on the page, and try to concentrate and nothing was happening. I could read about a page and then, nothing. This was extremely difficult as, like most of you, reading is one of my favorite activities, and had also become a means of escape from a difficult time in my life.
I was able to finish one book between July and November (it was a really good book too), and it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I thought that surely my reading desert would disappear when The Bazaar of Bad Dreams showed up in the mail. But no. I have been struggling through it also.
Then, a couple of days ago, I checked in on an English author whose books I have loved in the past. Her name is Mo Hayder and she writes about a Detective Inspector named Jack Caffery. The series includes Birdman, The Treatment, Ritual, Skin, Gone & Poppet. I found that she had published another book in the series titled Wolf, so downloaded it to my Kindle, hoping that I could read it.
Well, this is the book that has captured my reading spirit again. It's wonderfully written, and I find myself wanting to stop whatever I'm doing to get back to it. I have no trouble focusing and have found my joy at getting lost in a story again.
So I am happy today because I seem to be able to read again. It's been a long seven months.
Happy because the fed tax return posted this morning And the sky is blue, my cough is getting better, my baby dog is sleeping next to me, and everyone got where they needed to be on time today without too much fuss.
Life is good.
And the sky is blue, my cough is getting better, my baby dog is sleeping next to me, and everyone got where they needed to be on time today without too much fuss.Life is good.