Yesterday, I spilled to my college roommate/dear friend Marcia that I probably would be writing a short blog post this morning. She said, with a beautiful smile, “I like your short posts. Those tell me you’re going out into the world with a lot to do that day.”
I hope this short blog post makes Marcia and my other readers smile, even just a little. I’m smiling now, because
- I’m going to a group psychotherapy conference today,
- group therapy is my livelihood and my passion,
- I’m still in sunny, beautiful, and warm California, and
- I’m traveling to and from the conference location accompanied by my long-time friend, Lawry.
Friendship, adventure, familiarity, sunshine, warmth, hope, safety, and a sense of purpose all make me smile.
Speaking of smiles, here are some I’ve seen since I started this trip to California:
That last beautiful smile belongs to my friend Amy, who lives in the San Francisco area and whom I haven’t seen for many years. We shared some smiles (and some tears, too) when we spent time together, yesterday.
I don’t know what kinds of faces I’ll have and see at the group psychotherapy conference today. I’m assuming there will smiles, frowns, and many other expressions as people go through a range of experiences and emotions. I’m looking forward to it all.
I’d like to leave you with a musical smile, but I know I’ve used the song “Smile” in this blog post, before.
How about this?
R.E.M. and The Muppets are smiling, frowning, sobbing, and having lots of feelings here on YouTube.
Smiles and thanks to Marcia, Lawry, Amy, the Mona Lisa, R.E.M., the Muppets, all the other smiling faces who helped me create this post today, and to you — of course! — for bringing a smile (or any face) here today.
I love your short, smiley post, Ann. Smiling faces are what we need to see every day. I’m smiling because your sunshine holiday has made you smile so much. 🙂
And you always make me smile, Millie! Many thanks.
great pictures to make us smile! Enjoy the day!
You always add a smile and more enjoyment to my day, Kate!
Your posts made me smile. It made me think of the Lily Allen song too.
Thanks for bringing up Lilly Allen and her song “Smile,” Alex. I hope you know that you always make me smile, too.
Very kind 🙂
Hope you have a brilliant conference. Love the pictures in this post (and the muppets). The family photo is beautiful.
Love you and your brilliant comments, Hilary!
It makes me smile to know that you’re doing what you love in a warm place Ann. ❤
Diana xo
And, of course, Diana, your warmth makes me smile, no matter where I am.
Yes, I have found when I do not post as often it is because I too am going out in the world doing stuff.
Going out into the World is a great thing, Elizabeth! And it does make me smile whenever you visit here.
Hey, Ann! Wonderful smiles! And I’m glad that your post is short because I’m busy, busy, busy, too. (And it’s also sunny here.) What’s the story with that photo of the family and ladder? A wonderful pic
That’s my friend Lawry’s family about 15 years ago, when they were doing some remodeling of their home. Thanks for your wonderful smile.
A smile is free and can light up someone’s day, I am a person who likes to have a smile on her dial
There’s a smile on my dial right now, Joanne! Many thanks.
I love some Nat King Cole’s songs, such as ‘Smile’ which was composed by Charlie Chaplin.
I love that song, too, Maria! Thank you.
The photos are very smile worthy 😀
So was this comment, Christy.
Hope the conference made you smile. This post made me smile!
The conference and your comment both made me smile.
You made me smile tonight, Ann. Can you dig it?
Here’s the undisputed truth, Mark: I always dig what you share here, with a smile.
Short and sweet but full of smiles, hope the conference was all you hoped for 🙂
Thanks for this short and sweet comment, Robert! 🙂 🙂
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thanks for the smile- much needed today. (love REM too)
Love this comment and the smile it gave me!
Love this smiley post! (GRIN)
xo
Love this happy, smiley, grin-y comment, Val!
Doesn’t it feel great when your bffs enjoy reading your posts? Means you are hitting the right soul mark! And going to your conference, your passion, your creative world — it’s awesome. Keep doing it!
Every word of this comment brought a bigger smile to my face, Claudia. Many thanks!
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