Happiness

Something I'm simply happy with.

1) Mom. My life partner since 1985, the long suffering paragon of virtue she is.

2) Grandma. That in 2024, I can still call my mom, which I do every day.

3) Grandpa. He crossed The Rainbow Bridge in 2020, and I still miss my Dad. Yet I know he is out of pain now and in a much better place, and I cannot be sad.

4) Son. How can a father not be happy with his children? Especially when this particular father's handle is Dad.

5) Daughter-in-law. How could Son's life partner not cause happiness? Especially when she presents this particular father-in-law with ... well, see number 6.

6) Grandson and Granddaughter. My grandchildren. Nuff said.

7) Protege. I've never mentioned Protege on-site before, but she is a great source of pride.

8) The various and sundry other young people, and the not-so-young-any-more people Mom and I have mentored and fostered over the years for the lives they are now living.

9) My faith in the Lord God Almighty. He doesn't promise a smooth flight, He just offers a safe landing.

10) Baseball. What? You expected something more philosophical? Watch a baseball game. Ballet on grass. One of the few places a person can be totally for the self while being a complete team player. There! There's your philosophy.