#339: New Car Smell

Reason to Be Happy #339:

New Car Smell

There's nothing like it. I don't even care about cars, but I'm a fan of new car smell.

#338: Bumper Cars

 Reason to Be Happy #338:

BUMPER CARS

 A safe, healthy way to release aggressions!

#337: Seeing a friend's name on a movie poster

Reason to Be Happy #337:

Seeing a Friend's Name on a Movie Poster

Today, Crooked Arrows opens across the country. Brad Riddell, a talented friend of mine, is one of two writers of this movie. Two years ago, I read a draft of this movie in Brad's LA living room, while visiting him and his lovely wife Tina. I loved the script. I couldn't stop thinking about the characters. When I first saw the trailer for the actual movie, I got goosebumps and felt such immense pride (and on the verge of tears) when I saw my friend's name in that last credit screen. I can't even imagine what it must feel like for him to see his name on this movie poster. I plan to see the movie tonight and I can not wait for that "written by" opening credit! What an accomplishment. Writing is already hard. But filmmaking is even harder. What a long, hard journey and how good this must feel! 

Congratulations, Brad!

Check out the link for show times, trailers, and other cool stuff.

#336: High-Fiving Little Kids

Reason to Be Happy #336:

HIGH-FIVING LITTLE KIDS

It's hard to know who has more fun.

#335: Flower Markets on City Street Corners

 Reason to Be Happy #335:

Flower Markets on City Street Corners

 Park Slope, Brooklyn

#334: When Horses Curl Up Their Lips

 Reason to Be Happy #334:

When Horses Curl Up Their Lips

 They do this at odd smells or tastes. As a kid, I used to tickle an old pony's lip until he did this, just because it made me giggle. Rusty was very patient with me.

#333: The Amazing Volunteers of Our Armed Forces

Reason to Be Happy #333:

That Our Country's Armed Forces are Volunteer

AND

That There are Amazing, Brave Men and Women Who Volunteer For Them

Remember, Memorial Day isn't just a day off.