Because I’m Happy
Pharrell Williams wrote, sang and made popular his song: “Happy”. There’s something about that song that turns up the joy and energy that Pharrell intended. In the “Happy” lyrics, Pharrell sings about staying positive in the face of bad news and adversity and it’s evident at one point in the song, when he croons, “Here…
Our Happy Places
It’s not about the “place” of bodies, but the place of love and, really, that can be any place: at home or there or here or anywhere. It’s not about the weather: rain, sunshine, snow, or storm. It’s not about the time of year: winter, spring, summer or fall, or the new year (though crossing…
Because I’m Happy
Remember that Pharrell Williams smash hit? I do. I loved the video and upbeat words: Because I’m happy — clap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I’m happy — clap along if you feel like happiness is the truthBecause I’m happy — clap along if you know what happiness is to…
I’m in My Happy Place
Just look at those smiles! Those are my grandchildren who all live here in Austin, their new “happy place”, after having been strung out from Georgia to Seattle. What an amazing turn of events. I can’t begin to express the joy of their dad and mom, Ryan and Shawntel, having their boys (and our Ruthie,…
Happy Days Are Here Again
My first mistake yesterday morning was to scroll through some of my newsfeeds and saw “renewed hostility and determination” between the donkeys and the elephants to win their political wars. I thought, “What sad days!” But that attitude changed: “Wait just a minute! I am a child of God and I know God is still…