2024 Happy Blog Challenge Continues

As I write this, the news is suggesting that yesterday's election did not go as I had hoped.  My anxiety has been high today.  Working with another person for a little while helped lesson it for those few hours.  At home, I lost myself in some shows on the TV.  As I search for happy things from today, this is what I have: The stars were shining brightly when I left for work.  When I went outside at work while it was still dark, I again looked for a star (they are harder to find when I'm in a lighted parking lot) and found some.  The stars brought me glimmers of joy. At work, it was weird how being sarcastic over what is considered a hazardous waste was able to make me laugh.   The crocheted thing I've been trying to put together to hold the walkie talkie at work doesn't seem to perform as I had hoped.  I have other ideas now though.  I told a coworker about this and commented how I lost my crochet hook somewhere.  I shouldn't have left it in my vest pocket.  Anyhow,

It is a stressful few days for me.  Here are some happy things from today: Today was voting day.  I don't want to get into politics on my blog today.  I appreciate that I have lived in a country where people have the right to vote and am happy that I was able to vote today.  I'm avoiding the roller-coaster of election results.  CW- A few years ago we found a fairly fresh deer carcass on the back property with coyote tracks.  We tried to process the bones and found it difficult.  After some research we found that we could just use nature and partially bury the remains.  Today we uncovered them and they seem to have come out pretty well.  A friend who knows more than we do about bones, has taken them to clean them up.  I'm happy that this seemed to have worked. I look forward to what the artsy people I know will create.  I've posted one simple bone picture at the end.  The other pictures from today will eventually make it onto my Odds & Ends Blog.  But not today. Suns

Some Happy things from this Monday: When I woke up before the sunrise I decided that I wanted to see it.  There was also a layer of frost, so I chose to look at it every few minutes through the window.  It was worth it. This morning I spent some time researching bear safe containers for when I hike.  I haven't made a decision, but I have narrowed down my options.  Bel is hopefully going to be here later this month and I look forward to going over the pros and cons with them. My other research project today ended up being space heaters.  I've ordered a new one that should be here Saturday.  Tomorrow and Wednesday the weather should be warm again, so I decided I can wait for the delivery.  I also found the two little space heaters I got on clearance last spring.  They are only good for small spaces, but help a lot.  Yay, warmth! After lunch I took a nice walk around the neighborhood.  I went down the trail on a dead-end road nearby.  The leaves are mostly fallen.  It is still the

 Here are some happy things from today: It was a cold night that left the world near me covered with a layer of glistening frost. On Friday, I took an extra shift for today. Ever since then, I've been thinking of things to do today and then reminding myself that I had to work.  I'm happy to say that today I remembered and got to work on time this morning.  I only worked a little less than three hours, but money is good. After work, I was able to be productive.  I did the dishes and laundry.  I also sorted through some things and recycled or shredded some paper.  I found my Halloween jewelry, a little late. 👻 I did some more crocheting.   I think it is too big and won't work.  However, I want to try.  ☮ Currently listening to: The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity , by David Graeber & David Wengrow. Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Happy things from today: Before I fell asleep last night I made a list of things to do today.  I'm happy to say that I did most of the things on that list today.  Yay, productivity! There was a side quest that I failed with today.  I found a gift certificate for Barnes & Noble.  I went to the store, determined to use the gift certificate, and didn't.  There were a few things I had in mind, and they weren't there.  This still makes my list of happy things because I tried, and because I didn't settle for something I didn't really want.  I'm trying to downsize, I did not just buy something and that is good.   Sunset! The house smelled like garlic tonight.  I made dinner.  Keziah and Zed were very happy to come home from working at the store to dinner already made for them. Before bed, I started to crochet something.  I want to make a little carrying case for the work radio.  I'm making the pattern up as I go along. Unfortunately, I'm so tired that I can

It is hard for me to believe that it is November already.  The weather has been warmer than normal, making it seem more like spring.  Here are some happy things from today: This morning I spent some time cleaning.  I opened the windows for a while and let the warm, fresh air into the apartment.  I even cleaned the freezer. My friend Amy came to visit.  Concord's First Friday theme was Artwalk.  After visiting with Keziah and friends Amy & I walked around the city.  We enjoyed seeing what the artisans were selling.  Mostly, we walked around the city. As night settled in we picked up some food and headed for Craft Night.  After rummaging through some things in the studio I found some jewelry making supplies.  It seemed as good a time as any to try some of that again.  Some people in the SCA are calling this Novice November.  It is to inspire creativity with new crafts.  I decided to use some of the jewelry making supplies I have and try to make a necklace, something I don't t

Happy Thursday things: At work, I helped to train people all night. One of the things I think I said most was some variation of, "Bend at your knees." What I want to work into my coaching time more is that mistakes are good learning opportunities. On a personal note, I should try to learn more from my mistakes. 😂 Pretty much all I did for Halloween was wear my "This is my Halloween costume" t-shirt. After work I ate, did my last Inktober drawing and went to sleep. It was supposed to be a nap. I really should learn from my mistakes and set an alarm. The final Inktober prompt was landmark. I went to my photos and pencil drew a geomarker that I saw on one of my hikes. Then I drew a house because, for whatever reason, an old joke kept coming to my mind. I don't remember it well but it has to do with giving directions with a New England or maybe that classic Maine accent. Part of it was something like... you go that way, towards the Smith's house. It