Happy List

Since it's been such a freakin gorgeous morning and our son is napping after running around the beach from 8:30 am until 11...I'm thinking of things that make me happy and one of them is sharing...

1. good dogs
2. the Panhandle of Florida
3. Grandparents and their histories
4. Ironstone California Symphony (white wine) & any Pinot Noir
5. people that have an awesome sense of humour
6. friends who are succeeding because they tried hard and I watched them make it...
7. seashells and sea creatures
8. Tennessee -- always nice to remember vacations in Gatlinburg and Knoxville
9. old college friends who knew you after high school
10. friends who are still like family
11. medium rare t-bones
12. fried oyster po-boys with tartar sauce and a cold Corona with lime
13. clean kitchens after dinner
14. un-asked for help with kids from someone besides your husband
15. opinions that make you think
16. smart people that I can admire and learn from
17 . good live music venues like the old Cajun Place or Hawk's Nest in PC (or all those cool joints in Nashville)
18. boats- any kind that floats
19. fishing
20. tent camping on cold nights
21. outdoor fire pits
22. writing
23. a good manicure
24. fresh strawberries
25. homemade smoothies
26. Chik-fil-A
27. the smell of Play-dough (salty!)
28. long days of summer
29. short days of winter (good for card playing, snacks, martinis and Scrabble- in that order).
30. Retired neighbors who always wave at you
31. The movie "Swingers"