When the elegant Christella asked me to list ten things which make me happy, I was glad because I've been in a mafor fund lately with the care of my (soon-to-be) 96-year-old mother. I hope the people that I have tagged at the bottom of this post realize that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS to make me happy) - It's just a small suggestion.
Ten (In No Particular Order Of Importance) Things That Make Me Happy:
1. Blogging - I've met some extraordinary people and gotten in touch with friends and family in a different way through this forum. It has also released my writing bug, which had gone exoskeletal for a number of years. I originally started just because it was free and I thought it was a great way to organize my published pieces. 
2. Performing - I haven't done it for years. This is probably the place I am happiest, so if you see less of me from now on, it's because I'm working on my One Woman Show: Redoing The Undone (or I'm organizing a flash opera scene like YouTube's "Doe, a Deer")
3. My Family - and yes, I include my Granddogs.
4. Nature - Being able to go to my cabin (which includes hiking, biking and snowshoeing).
5. Books, books and more books. I am what I am today because of books.
8. The Arts - I love them all. I am what I am today because of The Arts.
9. My Body - and my knowledge of Anatomy gained through teaching at UCMT (local massage school). Through the senses, my un-Barbie-like body provides access to all the activites I enjoy.
10. My Solitude - I enjoy my own company and feel so grateful for several "rooms of my own" - especially the one inside my head.
3. My Family - and yes, I include my Granddogs.
4. Nature - Being able to go to my cabin (which includes hiking, biking and snowshoeing).
5. Books, books and more books. I am what I am today because of books.
6. The two best Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream Brands on the planet. Yes, I know I will suffer the outrageous slings and furrows that flesh is heir to, but while I'm eating it, I'm extremely happy.
7. My Friends - and that includes my family and my bloggies.
8. The Arts - I love them all. I am what I am today because of The Arts.
The Tags: (some of these people may have already done this - like I said - no pressure:
standing: www.snappingsynapses.blogspot.com
Todd (my son): www.shelvethat.blogspot.com
Autumn: (my daughter-in-law): www.equinoxobservance.wordpress.com
Elisabeth: www.sixthinline.blogspot.com
Rachel: www.snowlikethought.blogspot.com
Alanna: www.alannaklapp.blogspot.com
Mike, The Old Cowboy: www.michaelclementphotography.blogspot.com
Jonas: www.attwilight.blogspot.com (already tagged by Christella - but the blog is worth looking at)
Yes, I know I've tagged more than 10, but some people might not even get over here to see that they've been tagged. It's optional. And it's my way of encouraging you to visit these blogs.
