I don't like to offend anyone. And I posted a fairly controversial opinion on my other blog today. I'm losing a few readers over it. I'd like to say I don't care, but I do. But I can't be someone I'm not. I am just so grateful today that I live somewhere where I can respectfully express my opinion about something and not be arrested for it. Or ostracized. Or banned from speaking again. Today, there is joy in freedom of speech!
I know, weird, right? Joy in rotisserie chicken? But I had a heck of a day today. Hadn't been grocery shopping in over a week. There wasn't a fresh vegetable or fruit in the house. Out of milk. You get the picture. Plus, my son caught my strep throat, so we were home all day battling fever and pain. As soon as my daughter got home from school I jumped in the car for apples, milk, oranges, lettuce, cucumbers. Fresh food! But dinner? What to do? The rotisserie chicken at the deli, of course. Easy peasy dinner! Pure joy!
One of my kids favorite books is "The Monster At The End Of This Book" told by Grover. They love taking turns, turning the pages and finding Grover all upset because they're getting closer and closer to the end of the book. It sets them into a fit of giggles. We didn't have time for a long story tonight, or to continue the chapter book that we're currently on. So I knew just what to choose. Because Grover is joy to me and my boys!
I can't believe I haven't posted this sooner...a post dealing with Walt Disney World, a place near and dear to my heart. I LOVE Walt Disney World and try to go as often as we can afford to. But with the economy the way it is and my husband in business for himself we have no future trips planned. That makes me sad. But a website I love to frequent, devoted to Disney of course, makes me happy, http://www.intercot.com/. There are discussion boards and people who ARE visiting soon or have visited recently, post questions and comments there. And then other people, like me, who aren't going any time soon but know a lot about the place can answer questions and make suggestions. I was just there and I realized living vicariously through other visits gives me a little Disney boost. And Disney ALWAYS brings me joy!
I try to practice a more natural/alternative approach to my health. While I was raised in a Western Medicine family (immediate relatives are/were doctors and nurses) I see the value in Eastern Medicine which my husband practices. I've been suffering from allergies of late that I thought had developed into the common cold because I wasn't getting much sleep because I couldn't breathe. My husband was prescribing the proper herbs and I was staying away from dairy and sugar. But then, yesterday, it came on like gang busters. A killer sore throat. 101 temp. Aches and pains. I went to the Western Doctor today (my husband and I see great value in both modalities) and I'm cured! I was diagnosed with strep and after an IV drip of steroids and antibiotics I feel almost 100%. Critical care is one of the amazing benefits of Western Medicine. And today I was able to experience that joy!
I know most people don't find joy in Tax Day. Last year WE sure didn't. We owed a boatload of money because our previous accountant made a few years worth of mistakes. Back taxes, fines...it added up to be more than we had. It was bad. But this year? This year we received a modest refund. This year we got everything in order in February and filed very early. Today, on tax day, we are relaxed, calm and happy. We don't owe anything. We've already filed. We're done until next year. This year, Tax Day is full of joy!
Everything is getting greener here. And despite my allergies, I do enjoy spring. I love the smell of fresh cut grass. Our neighbor did their lawn this evening and I had my windows open. The scent of warmth, freshness, spring and the hint of summer wafted through my home. I love that fresh cut grass smell. I wish that could make a scented candle out of it. Because the smell of fresh cut grass brings me joy!
