tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post3764140044667413744..comments2024-03-28T05:29:45.364-04:00Comments on Heim Binas Fiction: Finding joy in ordinary placesCKHBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17741681893677604323noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-38139442426388384692009-09-15T09:44:48.087-04:002009-09-15T09:44:48.087-04:00Happiness... Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks a...Happiness... Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are back in season. That's one grande order of happy in a cup! <br /><br />I'm also looking forward to performing at this Saturday's Royal Medieval Faire... we're putting on a 30-minute show as bellydancing pirates, with simulated sword battles (real swords!) and I have a death scene. Definitely looking forward to that one. :)<br /><br />I hope you have your own happiness to share tomorrow after you learn how your daughter's day was!Faithhttp://www.boughanfire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-15161272289519743862009-09-14T22:29:05.297-04:002009-09-14T22:29:05.297-04:00It's a very blue sky day here today. Does that...It's a very blue sky day here today. Does that count? I like blue sky days... and I just woofed down a peanut butter and banana sandwich, I like those too :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-36347460022391197682009-09-14T16:23:25.676-04:002009-09-14T16:23:25.676-04:00My littlest daughter just learned to pump on the s...My littlest daughter just learned to pump on the swing. I just love watching her. My heart fills up with happiness as I see her little legs pump up and down! It's a small thing, but brings so much joy!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-10810572806152647702009-09-14T15:31:31.920-04:002009-09-14T15:31:31.920-04:00My nine-year-old daughter worked on her Crash Band...My nine-year-old daughter worked on her Crash Bandicoot (of video game fame) the ENTIRE weekend. She was drawing pictures - and my estimate is that there were 50 or more she drew - for this book, and she was completely engrossed with her project from Friday at 5 p.m. up until last night at bedtime. To see such dedication to her passion (she loves to draw) at such a young age made me very proud and very happy.<br /><br />Another bit of happiness - I read a book all day Saturday. For six hours, I barely moved from my spot on the couch. I loved it. I loved that I had nothing to do that day, that I could take this time to just enjoy this book (it was excellent, too) and relax. Simple, yet glorious.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-43965681945318021302009-09-14T13:57:28.790-04:002009-09-14T13:57:28.790-04:00I'm learning to find joy in the unexpected ord...I'm learning to find joy in the unexpected ordinary-ness of life, myself. I feel a lot more content for doing so.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-19241213224439414102009-09-14T13:23:48.143-04:002009-09-14T13:23:48.143-04:00The smell in the air this morning as I stepped out...The smell in the air this morning as I stepped out onto our wet driveway, plastered with fallen, wet pasted leaves. Fall is here and I can taste it. This made me incredibly happy. <br /><br />Great post Carrie and a timely reminder to stop and look at those smiley faces in the bricks.<br /><br />PS Jungle Mom-- glad there's another mom writer out there who is also a massive soccer fan! Mon the Hibs!Sierra Godfreyhttp://sierragodfrey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-8749683038656528752009-09-14T12:50:27.840-04:002009-09-14T12:50:27.840-04:00I sat on my covered porch this morning and watched...I sat on my covered porch this morning and watched the rain pour down. It was lovely.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-47610871600981457452009-09-14T12:19:47.917-04:002009-09-14T12:19:47.917-04:00My son's in kindergarten this year, but I reme...My son's in kindergarten this year, but I remember his first day of preschool last year. He went there nervous and came home thrilled because all the girls kissed him.<br /><br />Yep. I'm in trouble.Carrie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893023777471521703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-51539123800832748402009-09-14T11:49:33.733-04:002009-09-14T11:49:33.733-04:00I live in Paraguay and have lived in South America...I live in Paraguay and have lived in South America for 25 years, this has made me a big soccer fan. Last Wednesday our team here in Paraguay qualified to compete in the World Cup next year in South Africa. And better yet, we beat Argentina, here in Asuncion. If you follow SA soccer you will know that Argentina is the team we all love to hate. (Kind of like the Yankees)<br /><br />This small country was united in celebration and happiness! Fireworks, all broadcasts switched to the celebration, people in the streets. True joy and happiness was everywhere. The President even declared the following day to be a holiday so the parties continued.<br /> <br />I was so happy to be here and share in their glee!Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-87373691066147082612009-09-14T11:33:22.825-04:002009-09-14T11:33:22.825-04:00My sister had a baby last Friday! It doesn't g...My sister had a baby last Friday! It doesn't get any better than that.;-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849583276019228310.post-31013005600482435952009-09-14T11:08:01.879-04:002009-09-14T11:08:01.879-04:00Hi Carrie - I found your blog through Katie Ganshe...Hi Carrie - I found your blog through Katie Ganshert's, and I've really enjoyed reading here, especially since you're a chick-lit writer too. Your blog on 9/11...wow.<br /><br />My kids started preschool last week, so I'm enjoying my few hours of free time. I'm sitting in a soft chair at Barnes & Noble, sandwiched between the bare-chested, hunky-man covered Romance novels on one side and the 300pt. font titled Mystery novels on the other. That makes me pretty darn happy.<br /><br />Hope your day has a few more unexpected surprises for you - GREAT picture.<br /><br />- BethBeth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.com