Little things that make you smile...

[Crankin]

I admit, it's hard to make me smile... I tend to be too serious about most things.

My DH still makes me smile after 30 years of marriage. I still want to be with him all of the time, even now.

The smell of all of the seasons. It's hard to explain, but each season in New England has a certain smell. And the smell of pinon, (sorry, no little Spanish mark to put above the n in that word), on a clear December night in the desert. One of the few things I miss about AZ.

Memories of funny things with my kids.

Seeing the respectful way my sons treat their SOs.

When I finish a hard ride, even though I have complained the whole time, which happens a lot!

[Veronica]

You gotta lighten up. What about those great trails you have around you. Is there anything out there that makes you smile?

Veronica

[Blueberry]

Seeing yourself in a news photo! (was looking at the Duke welcome home coverage - and sure enough....) Kinda cool (even if it is blurry and no one will know who I am...).

And Duke winning a National Championship

[lph]

I love ducks too. Contented waddling things, and so pretty. And pigs too, not quite as pretty but contented.

And cats, of course. Nothing like a cat pretending to be undignified (which would never happen, of course) to make me smile Our late beloved Raptus had a trick of spreading full out on her back with paws spread, apparently begging for a fuzzy belly rub, but if you didn't catch her beady look at the same time you'd get a handful of claws for your trouble.

[Crankin]

Veronica, were you talking to me? .
I love everything about the geography and climate around me. I chose to move back here after 23 years of being away. It will be 20 years on June 4th. I have never, never regretted my choice. I can go out my door, in every season , and pretty much do the sport of my choice.

I'm not much for silly stuff, gushy stuff, jokes, etc. Always been overly realistic and practical. Well, there's plenty of TE people who have met me, to know I'm pretty normal, but I admit I don't like a lot of things most people get ga-ga over. I won't list the things here, or *I* might get on the list of things that piss people off!

[Selkie]

I'm not much for silly stuff, gushy stuff, jokes, etc. Always been overly realistic and practical. Well, there's plenty of TE people who have met me, to know I'm pretty normal, but I admit I don't like a lot of things most people get ga-ga over. I won't list the things here, or *I* might get on the list of things that piss people off!

Actually, you've been one of my favorite TE'ers for a long time. You're wise, smart, generous, and kind. You are absolutely yourself---no affectations. I love your perspective on things and I've learned a lot from you. You also have a very dry sense of humor.

[Catrin]

Just as an aside, I've noticed that I smile more and and much more relaxed since I started learning how to ride...guess it goes back to the whole cycling=fountain of youth thing for me

Crankin - you, and others, have been very kind and helpful to this cycling novice - thanks to you and everyone else - TE makes me smile!

[Bike Chick]

Riding my bike across the lake during a sun rise..........
The first snow of the season............
Baby giggles............
Hearing my kids say "I love you, Mom"