For most of us, most of the time life is made up of small events. We have a typical routine, do some of the same things over and over and, well, we just live. Sure, there are often big events, both for good and bad – a raise in pay or vacation on one side, but a death of a friend or a very large unexpected expense on the other side. When we look back, we often see these large events as life, but really, it’s the small stuff.
Today is another “the small things in life” smile post.
There were a lot of small things to smile about. Watching hummingbirds as I sit on the back patio. Playing catch with my boxer – he is at the top of a small hill; I toss the ball; he catches it and then drops it; the ball rolls down the hill to my feet; I pick up the ball; repeat. A long walk in the woods. Standing in town, chatting with a friend for an hour. Visiting friends I don’t see often. Running and other exercise. Reading. Writing. Talking to family on the phone. Seeing friend’s and family’s vacation photos on line. Chatting with fellow bloggers in the comments. Getting a lot of work done both at work and around the house. Walks, and runs, with the dogs. A smile, “hello”, and wave to a stranger as i walk through town or run or am shopping. Playing piano or my synthesizers. Etc. Continue reading
