November 21, 2009
Today is my first day to join and become a member of this giving group. I have already smiled at two non-smiley faces and received smiles in return. I visited with a friend I haven't seen for years for a bit. My son couldn't come home this weekend to pick up some tamales he ordered, so I picked them up and took them to my daughter who will take them to him in Arkansas when they go for Thanksgiving. I called a couple who are close friends, but who aren't retired and it is hard to get together with them. Made a date to meet them in town for supper and a nice long visit. I stopped and got my husband a hamburger so he didn't have to stop what he was doing to make himself something to eat. I feel good and they day still has a lot of time to go. I am going to try and include an image of my grandson and his baby daughter that is too cute. He is smitten. Someone will smile when they see how little it takes to make them happy.
I call them the Tupperware heads. :-)
Have a happy day and spread some sunshine around to those who need a brightness in their day.
I call them the Tupperware heads. :-)
Have a happy day and spread some sunshine around to those who need a brightness in their day.
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Comment by Toye on November 22, 2009 at 3:44am - Welcome! You're going to love this!
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Comment by Cathleen on November 21, 2009 at 3:12pm -
i'm like you are...i want to do like a millino gives in one day. then i think "i better save some" but i keep thinking of more so i just go with it.
Cathleen
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Comment by McMousetraps on November 21, 2009 at 2:09pm -
Welcome, Jane. I love the picture! You are jumping right into the giving spirit. Look forward to reading more from you!
Jill :)
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Comment by deb jolliff on November 21, 2009 at 1:15pm
- And very cute Tupperware heads at that Jane (o: So glad you are enjoying your giving journey! Gr8 gives too. Happy day to you!
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