Tag: joy
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A Hundred Times Soda Fairy
My son has been asking for the soda fairy more and more often. It has started to become excessive so we said no tonight. He’s had three cans of soda and another soda from Culver’s. It’s getting late and he doesn’t need another. He does not take No well and he is not taking it…
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Reimagining Eden
“Eve fell that women might be, and women are that they might have joy” (not quite Nephi). Stephanie is watching a show where the devil is the protagonist. She wanted me to know that. I have long seen Lucifer as an antihero at worst. The above quote was about Adam and men before I lifted…
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Joy in Meaning
Describe one habit that brings you joy. Joy is a strange word for me. I do not wish to pursue happiness because that is a fools errand. But I do want joy. I don’t really think that can be pursued. One does not seek out joy and seize it. Joy comes to you or at…
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The Joy of Cooking
What foods would you like to make? I think there’s a book called The Joy of Cooking. I’ve never read it. Maybe I should because I don’t get much joy making food. I used to really enjoy making my magic pancakes. I baked a decent shortbread once in a while. But making fancy food is…
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Frederick
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? There is a children’s book that is just called Frederick. It’s about a mouse who collects the ideas of summer instead of food. He’s a dreamer and a poet. I love that book. I have the copy I read at six years old in a safe place.…
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Simple Things
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. I have done several simple things today that brought me joy. None of them are fit to print. I hope your imagination is as good as mine is.
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Broke and Tired but Loved
I’m tired of being broke and wouldn’t be broke if I weren’t so tired. But I will keep working at life. I will take care of my family, I will go to Walgreens, I will make art, I will write, and I will spread as much peace, joy and love to all of you as…
Latter Day Sinner 