What made you smile today?
I bought both of these from Pier 1 yesterday.
(They're still making me smile today.)
I don't typically gravitate toward cute mugs but this little guy is so happy looking and made me smile. He has a light crackle finish. I would prefer the handle be on the other side.
I'm all about real plants but can't always keep them. At this point in my life, depending on where I want to use them, faux is better/safer. This is the nicest looking succulent I've ever seen. And it's huge.
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DLM2000-GW
6 years ago
bpath
6 years agoCute kitty mug, and wouldn't it make a cute home for a succulent?
Two things made me smile: DS gets released from the hospital today! Ruptured appendix is no fun, and he came in a week ago today.
The other thing that made me smile is this mug in the hospital gift shop (hospital gift shops have the cutest things, though hardly anything you could bring to a patient.)
Even at 60% off! he's not worth it. Which side would you drink from? The antlers would poke your eye out, kid. Or poke dimples in your cheeks. And how would you even put it in the dishwasher rack? They'd break off in the dishwasher or just by being knocked once.
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Comments (14)Been, lately, walking at health club. First time I did, nice man was walking in the other lane, and was supposed to pass me, as the rule says, not to walk side by side. Instead, he struck up a conversation with me. How's the weather, do you come here often, etc. Then others were coming around, so he moved on. Then I went downstairs, to talk with personal trainer, and he came and stood by me, obviously ready to talk more, but he backed off when trainer took me to machines. Wah, haven't seen him since. BUT he DID say, in conversation, he had noticed me at water aerobics. What? lol We've been moved to lap lanes, for swim team, so he must have seen me, attempting to do laps after water class. Sigh! Good while it lasted....See MoreWhats made you smile lately?
Comments (13)Yesterday I was having a giant size PityParty! Didn't feel good at all; the bad cold rainy weather makes the old body hurt really bad. Had appoint with the eye doctor. I don't like to drive in the rain, but I went on anyhow. Yes, of course, they dilated my eyes! Had to wait another 20 minutes. Still drove home with headlights glaring! As I was eating my so-called dinner I was thinking about being old (and crotchety) and how old friends are dwindling away through death and inabilities, etc. Real bummer! Couple hours later I got a call from and old friend who asked if I would be home today. She and two other old friends are coming for an afternoon visit. That sure made me smile!! Sue...See MoreThe oddest thing made me smile today....
Comments (13)It is funny you say that dances....as I walked out of the store, I was thinking, should I be scared that she just got in my space? But no, it was so heartfelt, I could tell. And she had just handed me back my card, and you could just tell she was a good person. I had to dash those bad fleeting thoughts from my mind. It makes me crazy that people cannot be friendly without us thinking that there is something wrong behind their intentions. But that is the way of the world now a days.... She made my day, and I wish more people could do these goofy things without another thought. Ahh....the good ol days.... Trin...See MoreThis video made me smile. Hope it does the same for you.
Comments (14)I think I gave people the wrong impression when I said solitary and independent. My cat was not your typical cat. She wasn't the kind of cat that liked to be held (unless it was someone she knew VERY well, and even then she didn't always want to be held), cuddle with you or sit on your lap all day. That's not to say she never wanted to do it, but most of the time she preferred to just sit next to us and enjoy our company. She really did love all of us very much. She just showed it in different ways. Much of her time was spent outside. Looking back on it I'm actually REALLY happy she was an outdoor cat because it meant I didn't have to deal with a litter box most of the year (except in winter). She would come and go as she pleased. We would let her outside every day (weather permitting of course) and let her do her thing, and let her in for meals, if it started raining or if she was tired or something. She LOVED to hunt and spent a lot of time doing so. She would catch rodents and birds and would frequently bring us "presents" (sometimes she just ate them though). We NEVER had problems with mice while she was around, and a few years after she died we had mice in our kitchen over the winters. We truly took for granted the service she was doing us, and we didn't realize how much she was helping us until she was gone. I also planted some catnip for her in one of my gardens and she LOVED it. She would chew on it and rub up against it and it was HILARIOUS. I still have a few plants in my garden to remember her by. She would also wander the neighborhood sometimes, frequently visiting our neighbors. These visits got her pregnant at a very young age, and she ended up having four kittens. We actually wanted to get her fixed and prevent this from happening, but the vet insisted that we wait until after she had her first period. So it happened, and we tried to keep a close eye on her, but all it took was one night and she got pregnant. We don't know if she snuck into a neighbor's yard or if a neighbor's cat came into our yard, but either way it happened and that was that. My parents were a little annoyed when they first found out about it, but eventually we just accepted what's done is done. Even though my parents didn't really want her to have kittens, I think deep down all of us were happy they came. They weren't around for very long, but let me tell you those 6-8 weeks or so that we had them were some of the best days of my life. I loved them very much but unfortunately was not allowed to keep any of them. Thankfully though we were able to find loving homes for all 4 of them very quickly. I cried a little bit when they left, but I knew they were going to good homes, so it was a bittersweet goodbye. As she got older, she started to spend less and less time outside. In her older years she was a lot more cuddly, and I cherished every moment of those last few years. I guess my point of this story is that just like people, cats can have very different personalities, and those personalities can sometimes change as they age. My cat may not have been your typical lap cat, but she was affectionate towards me in other ways (headbutting me, rubbing up against me, and sleeping with me). I will admit that when I first got her, I wasn't expecting her to behave the way she did. The only cats I'd ever met were very cuddly indoor cats, but it just goes to show you how different they can be. I think that domesticating cats has caused them to be less independent than their wild ancestors, and that causes them to be more dependent on us. That's precisely the reason why we love them so much in the first place. But even with all the domesticating we've done some cats still have a few 'wild' genes left in them. Anyways, I think there are definitely advantages to indoor and outdoor cats. If you have an indoor cat they will probably be less independent and more cuddly when you're around, but they won't be getting as much exercise and of course you have to deal with the litter box. A lack of exercise can also lead to weight problems, and thankfully my cat never had any thanks to her active lifestyle. Anyways I've rambled on long enough. I didn't mean to bore you with her life story, but I couldn't think of a better way to explain myself....See More
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoTwo things this morning:
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And second: a text from our son, who excitedly reported that our granddog had done really well at the dog park this morning. He's a 'reactive' dog, and I worked with him a lot while I had him for a few weeks over the holidays. Just a love and a half that boy.
Love that little mug....
cat_mom
6 years agoladypat1
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6 years ago
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6 years agoneetsiepie
6 years ago
Happiest guy ever!
Another text this morning. "Banana hair gel and cereal face mask."
Followed up with "he's mad because I won't let him wash up in the toilet'
I tell you, this being a grandma thing is the greatest. I recall oreo shampoo treatments and green marker face masks.
robo (z6a)
6 years agoRough few days: travel, funeral, cold icy weather and sickness. But the baby woke up happy and that made me smile!
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6 years ago
We went on a walk today and it was gorgeous. We live outside of Denver, the Rockies are in the far distance.
bpath
6 years ago
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6 years agoBonnie
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Sitting by the fire reading while waiting for the Patriot’s game. I’m smiling because I built the fire successfully.
Gigi Johnson
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