#251: Old-fashioned diaries with locks

Reason to Be Happy #251:
Those Old Fashioned Diaries with Locks

Oh, I used to love those! Cracks me up I had them long before I had anything I needed to hide from anyone. :-)

#250: tiramisu

Reason to Be Happy #250:
TIRAMISU

Continuing my lovefest for espresso (#249), I must list one of my top 3 favorite desserts. C'mon, any recipe that includes espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa is way up there in my book! This dessert is divine. It translates in Italian to mean, "Pick me up" or "Lift me up"—and that's exactly what that sugar/espresso/chocolate combo rush will do to you!

#249: Espresso

Reason to Be Happy #249:
ESPRESSO

And I mean the real deal, done right, in a tiny espresso cup, with a twist of lemon peel…and if you're really doing it up, a little shot of sambuca to give that lovely licorice bite. Mmm. Perfect after a big Italian meal…

I have a fridge magnet that says:
"Espresso! Euphoria without the unsightly track marks!"

Amen.

#248: the word "hijinks"

Reason to be Happy #248:
The word "hijinks"

I especially love the phrase "hijinks ensue..."

Use it today. Or cause some.

#247: Dr. Seuss

Reason to Be Happy #247:
Dr. Seuss

Yesterday was his birthday. Happy Belated Birthday!

#246: Bacon

Reason to Be Happy #246:
BACON

With sincerest apologies to my vegetarian friends: I find everything about bacon to be a reason to be happy—its taste, the sound of it sizzling, and…oh my, it's aroma.

#245: Newborn Foal Season

Reason to Be Happy #245:
Newborn Foal Season

It's that time of year. Start watching the fields and pastures as you drive by.

I just love their spindly long legs, their gangly clumsiness, those stumpy tails...