My Pet Anti-Peeves....the good things in life
My last blog was a list of "Pet Peeves", It was fun to write, but maybe a little negative, considering that's it's Christmas season. So I decided to follow it up with a list of my anti-peeves i.e., those wonderful little moments and things in life that make it all worth it. So here goes....
Getting a birthday card from your 14 year old son (2 days ago) telling you that he doesn't care how old your getting and that he loves and admires you.
Holding a new grandchild in your arms and having him/her look at you and grin with a "I know you" look on their face.
Sleeping in on a rainy Saturday morning.
Getting a dry soy cappuccino and having the foam come out as thick as shaving cream (Bidwell Perk does the best ones in town!).
Being young and experiencing that first kiss with somebody you've had a crush on.
Eating the heart out of a sweet juicy watermelon.
Going to a "Moody Blues" concert and hearing Justin Hayward sing "The Actor".
That moment of perfect peace right before you go to sleep and while you are still conscious.
The evening twilight after a clear windy day.
Loosing all sense of time when you are writing, playing an instrument, or doing anything creative.
Having a strange lady smile back at you, or better yet, smile at you first.
That feeling you have when you are walking out of the gym.
Exploring a small town you've never been to before.
Paying your monthly bills and still having money left over.
Noticing your pants are getting looser.
That moment when you get a new realization about something.
Having a synchronistic moment, where something happens that tells you, "At this moment, your world is in perfect harmony."
When you finish writing a new song and feel like you've just written the best song of your life.
The feeling you get when you help out a stranger in need.
Turning on the radio and "America" is singing "Ventura Highway".
Having a strange dog come up to you for a little "attention".
Watching a new "Sarah Silverman" show or a new "Lewis Black" stand up special on HBO (HBO because it's unedited)....these are the two funniest people on earth!
Having a glass of fine exquisite dry red wine in the evening....or three.
Getting together with my brother Dan every few weeks while I smoke a cigar and he smokes a pipe and we solve all of the problems in the world.
I got about a thousand more, but I don't want to bore you any further. If you have any to share, Id be glad to post them!
Comments
Joe, you are one of those rare people who really "stop and smell the roses." You are blessed! Better yet, it made me stop and think of special moments in my life that I sometime forget when I can become bogged down with the usual day-to-day chores, worries, etc. Just remembering and thanking God for these moments will enhance our lives tremendously. I know this from experience. Thanks for reminding me.
Posted by: janice | December 14, 2007 04:31 PM
laughing with friends
a good hug from someone you haven't seen in a while
a first kiss in the rain
getting that phone call you've been waiting for all day
reading the blogs of brilliant people like Joe
Posted by: meagan dixon | December 18, 2007 09:30 AM
Hi Joe, I loved this column. I agree with every point you made. Glad you wrote this to balance the one on your peeves. Pullease don't ever think about living in a Senior Community. One either goes crazy or learns patience. I pray I don't become one of them.
The hardest thing is to keep a smile on your face while you listen for the 3rd time about her brother's son who became a doctor and .....you get the picture.
Happy Writing in the New Year.
Posted by: Celeste | December 27, 2007 11:30 AM