2 hours agoSaturday, April 1, 2023Things that are making me happy lately: A Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert with tickets from a friend. Wowzer. Someone else posted it’s the happiest concert they’ve ever seen and I think I might agree. At the beautiful Myerson and front row of the orchestra terrace — the little balcony that…2 min read2 min read
3 days agoWednesday, March 29, 2023Things that made me happy today or in the recent past: A hot air balloon settling down for the night and the truck-plus-trailer that was heading for their rendezvous. Near Collin College Bluebonnets on the cuts on the shoulder of the road. Near Collin College. My first large sighting this…1 min read1 min read
Mar 25Saturday, March 25, 2023Things that made me happy today: Ruby and I made a trek to Lowe’s to buy a shelf for her room. Turns out they didn’t have it in stock so we came home and ordered it on line. Ruby is a good interior designer. Maybe a pic after this is…2 min read2 min read
Mar 20Sunday, March 19, 2023Things that made me happy today: Church. Boy howdy and wowie. The sanctuary choir was On Fire. Melanie DeMore, a Vocal Activist and Force of Nature, had us on our feet, singing loudly (especially for Unitarians) and clapping. T. J. preached on Sin. We were rolling around by that time…1 min read1 min read
Mar 19Saturday, March 18, 2023Things that made me happy today: Staying off facebook and my computer for many hours today. Ruby and I experimented with window film today at the Soto house. The kind you cut with scissors and apply to your windows with a little water. We are experimenting to see if we…2 min read2 min read
Mar 6Sunday, March 5, 2023Things that made me happy today: It’s Sunday. So — church. T.J. did a funny sermon. Harvey Wechsler, a member, played a rockin’ violin. I didn’t get to lunch today due to other commitments. I do miss my lunch/brunch group when that happens. A beautiful spring-y day in Texas. All day. Cedar wax wings are in the neighborhood and something is singing early in the mornings that I haven’t identified yet.1 min read1 min read
Feb 27Sunday, February 26, 2023Things that made me happy today: Church. Always. Made really wonderful by the announcement that we have a new minister. He has been our contract minister for most of this year and is very loved. He’s a very different spirit from our other two ministers and brings so much to the table. Brunch, always. Even when I have to scoot out early to catch my 1130 on-line course about Institutions — which I am really enjoying.1 min read1 min read
Feb 25Friday, February 24, 2023Things that made me happy today: It’s my birthday. It’s a big prime number, as my son, Eric Loehr, pointed out. I’m happy that it’s a big number. Lunch with a friend. Very yummy. at Bella Green Restaurant in Plano. Excellent philosophy, good food, good service, friendly people, wonderful conversation. …1 min read1 min read
Feb 22Tuesday, February 21, 2023Things that made me happy today: Early appointment at the chiropractor for Ruby. Adjustment and some acupuncture. I’m happy she’s goes to those modalities for taking care of herself. Ordered some new hearing aids. …1 min read1 min read
Feb 20Sunday, February 19, 2023Things that made me happy today: Church. We celebrated Mardi Gras today with the jazz band and a really good sermon on Joy by Beth Dana. Brunch after with the “regulars.” About 12 of us today. A big crowd and I left early for my Institutions class, on line, in…1 min read1 min read
