tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post1150495557386857494..comments2024-03-20T13:44:57.468-07:00Comments on Home Thoughts Weekly: Get Happy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-66957695906208670382015-06-08T02:06:54.353-07:002015-06-08T02:06:54.353-07:00IE, thank you so much and may I say likewise to yo...IE, thank you so much and may I say likewise to your blog. You describe a fine view to start your day... even if the musical accompaniment from the two terriers is not to your liking! x<br /><br />Elizabeth, yes a walk helps to put everything in perspective too, your right. And thank you - I think the eye will take a little while to settle down. Rather scary times but hopefully it will settle down.<br /><br />Frances, that's very kind of you! I can't quite relax as I still have lots of visual disturbance but at least I have a follow up appointment. Sleep is so important, isn't it? I shall have to take some tips from you! I sleep better after a run, but I'm taking a short break from that (I hope) until my symptoms ease. Yes, too, to nature and good friends - several of whom have posted here! All best to you. x<br /> Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-16237579542168655682015-06-02T16:10:12.183-07:002015-06-02T16:10:12.183-07:00Chris, lots to comment on in this post, beginning ...Chris, lots to comment on in this post, beginning with that adorable photograph of Rose and Lily as little girls. Lucky little girls to be your daughters. Of course, they know this, but I could not resist saying so, too.<br /><br />Oh, that odd visual sensation of "seeing" flashing lights. I've also had it happen a few times, and been reassured by my eye doc. It is so reassuring to have a trusted doctor when our eyes are so very valued.<br /><br />I do like your reasons to be happy, 1, 2, 3. As years pass by, my top three might change a bit, but I do seem to hold on to the value of unencumbered time. Currently, I am delighted by my ability to easily sleep through at least eight hours every night. Waking up rested and welcoming a new day...well, it's priceless to me. Nature and good friends are other treasures.<br /><br />What a joy to see this post includes the photo of your Ma. And above i see some wise comments from some blogging pals we know from way back when.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-2005808046726903482015-06-02T08:31:15.612-07:002015-06-02T08:31:15.612-07:00I like your happiness tips. I love the view from ...I like your happiness tips. I love the view from our bedroom too and the one from the shepherd's hut. A walk always does it for me too. Hope the eye trouble has receded. Eyes are such precious things.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-82401007984181662872015-06-02T05:23:49.708-07:002015-06-02T05:23:49.708-07:00Well my friend, one thing definitely high on the h...Well my friend, one thing definitely high on the happiness list is reading your blogs, and that, as we say here is "not plámás" [flattery]. I hope the eye is settling and that today will go well for you. Prayers said and fingers crossed. I love to come into the kitchen early in the morning when the household is still asleep, watch the dawn come up over Dublin and listen to the first song of the day...the blackbird. Sets the tone for the day. Next doors two rescue terriers set an altogether different tone, but we endure. ;-) <br />xIrish Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14042737813267994620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-57598874460540116852015-06-01T10:32:51.713-07:002015-06-01T10:32:51.713-07:00Thank you, Clare - I tend to agree with your recip...Thank you, Clare - I tend to agree with your recipe for happiness today; it's like November out there!<br /><br />I felt very fortunate, Sue - thank goodness. Yes, although I make jokes about how much nicer it must be to cry in the back of a Rolls Royce rather than an old banger, happiness isn't about money... although I would very much enjoy being able to help the children more or give bigger donations to charity. Your blogs about living in Cornwall and getting out and about with Moll make me happy too.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-30511029595886908702015-06-01T10:14:41.396-07:002015-06-01T10:14:41.396-07:00Sorry to hear about your eyes, Chris,but how lucky...Sorry to hear about your eyes, Chris,but how lucky to have seen the same ophthalmologist. As for happiness, well I;ve never had any money so I wouldn't know what to do with it! Living in Cornwall I really appreciate the outdoors in the sun aspect of things - always lifts the spirits. And time with my nearest and dearest and Moll makes me happy too.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-71511227250885060592015-06-01T09:28:47.490-07:002015-06-01T09:28:47.490-07:00I do hope you’re very much better soon, Chris. I l...I do hope you’re very much better soon, Chris. I love your happiness tips - I can definitely see why the view from your bedroom makes you cheerful! I do find getting outdoors is good – but at the moment it’s chucking it down, and freezing cold, so I think my recipe for happiness might be a fleece and a hot water bottle…!Clare Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713781808587139274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-44380384914029749922015-06-01T09:10:21.454-07:002015-06-01T09:10:21.454-07:00Well, you certainly had your hands full, Jane - an...Well, you certainly had your hands full, Jane - and you're still very productive, novel-wise anyway! Happiness suggestion noted and thanks for your good wishes.<br /><br />Thanks, Margaret, it's reassuring to know it's 'allowed'! Rose and Lily have grown a tad since then too! We're watching Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, although it's not quite Poldark. Ma's complaining because there's no one 'scrummy' for her to look at!<br />Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-29445970938965796472015-06-01T08:18:53.582-07:002015-06-01T08:18:53.582-07:00I hope the eye problems settle down soon, Chris. A...I hope the eye problems settle down soon, Chris. As the consultant at the Exeter hospital said to me - as we get older, we're all allowed some floaters and flashes. She explained about danger signals and I now know when and how to get help straight away, should the need ever arise. <br /><br />As for Rose and Lily - aren't they cute? I miss my babies, who are now great big girls.<br /><br />I find watching a riveting drama series on telly makes me happy. At the moment, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell are doing it for me. Margaret Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979380013524036042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-82966694710760766432015-06-01T07:53:30.548-07:002015-06-01T07:53:30.548-07:00Lovely pics! I find looking back at old photos is ...Lovely pics! I find looking back at old photos is a great way to make me feel happy, mostly at the fact that I will never again have five children under ten. Also I'd add, watching a set by a comedian whose work I enjoy is enough to make me grin like a loon, long after it's over.<br /><br />Hope the whole eye issue settles back down, and that everything turns out well...Jane Loveringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393411255730345765noreply@blogger.com