According to Conan the Barbarian it’s “to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.” I have a slightly different take. I love to make people laugh, particularly when they’re having a rough day, even if it’s with a little Becci shock and awe. (It’s the Campbell’s Soup Kid face that throws people for a loop.) I like to share the bounty from my garden and kitchen. I love to dance–it’s best in my own living room where I’m the greatest DJ I’ve ever heard. Time and communication with my family and friends bring me immense joy. Flowers. Hummingbirds. Movement and nature.
The heartache doesn’t go away. Ever. It’s woven into my being like threads in a tapestry. And I’m not naive to believe there won’t be more to come. The joy nuggets are treasures I put in the bank of my heart for when the ache is strongest. Here are some things that have made me laugh, dance, and smile this week.
First, this is a clip that my cousin’s boy shared with me years ago and it still makes me howl with laughter…”that’s a ten!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYtFH2bFCfg
Next is a song called “Way Less Sad” by AJR that I’ve been dancing to a whole bunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlVhUbGa2pg
Finally, I got to pick this box of veggies and give it away to a dear friend and all those shapes and colors make a gorgeous still life.
What brings you joy? What helps you with the heartache of life?
Feryl Files 
It is rude of that man to mock the way I eat ice cream – ha! And that video is excellent – thank you for sharing it!
I’m getting some joy from all the energy around the Harris Walz campaign – despite my belief that the two party system does us no favors. And Mike and I are taking a vacation next week – first time in a while.
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Joy is the sunflowers I got for my birthday:) and the ambient music I’ve been listening to:)
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