Happy things

 “Flowers are happy things.”-P.G. Wodehouse 

Seeing flowers has always made me feel good and so I’m sharing a flower here in the hope it helps others to feel good. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you have many things in your life that make you feel happy. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Some fun music from Benny Goodman

 The clarinetist and bandleader, Benny Goodman was born today in 1909. So I’m sharing one of the songs he’s famous for called Sing, Sing, Sing that he is famous for. I like it because it makes me feel like dancing. Plus, it helps me feel good. I hope it has the same effect on others. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Remembering simple things

“When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.”- Bob Hope 

I do find happiness in remembering simple things or moments in my life. For example, remembering fun times I had with good friends makes me smile in times when I want to lift my spirits. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you have happy memories that help you feel good in times of need. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

One thing I'm extremely grateful for today

 Today I'm extremely grateful for air conditioning because on very hot days it is a blessing. Wherever you are reading this, I hope each day brings you many things to be grateful for and that you can find something in each day that helps you feel good. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

In honor of Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day I’m writing to send much love to all families of people who have died fighting in conflicts. This song is for you.

Happy birthday to Lauryn Hill

 It’s the singer Lauryn Hill’s birthday and so I’m sharing the song below that she sang. I like it because to me, it’s all about not worrying and it reminds me of how I always feel happier when I sing. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you have many opportunities throughout your life to do things that help you feel happy. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Happy birthday to Ian McKellen

 It's the actor Ian McKellen's birthday today and in celebration of this day, I'm sharing the clip below that he performed in. I like it because it always makes me laugh. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you can find many reasons to laugh in your life. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

A fun Bob Dylan song

 It’s the singer Bob Dylan’s birthday and in celebration of this day, I’m sharing the song below. I like it because it’s fun and it makes me feel like dancing! I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

On doing your best

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”-H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Wherever you are reading this, I hope you always choose to do your best and I wish you every success in life. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

A song from Dolly Parton

 The chorus that I’m part of is practicing Clear Blue Morning by Dolly Parton for our spring concert. As that song makes me feel hopeful, I share it here in the hope that it has the same effect on others. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

On giftedness

We are all gifted. That is our inheritance.-Ethel Waters

 Wherever you are reading this, I hope that you can find and use gifts that you have in you to help other people. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Talent and will power

“There is no such thing as a great talent without great will power.” -Honore de Balzac

Wherever you are reading this, I hope you choose to use the willpower you have in you to find and use your great talents to help others. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

A really sweet video

I saw this sweet video today and because it made me smile, I’m sharing it here. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Feel like dancing

 I heard this lovely song today that made me smile so I thought I would share it here. I hope wherever you are reading this, I hope you have many opportunities in life to dance and feel good. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

 

Uplifting stories

I saw this series of news segments that focus on uplifting stories about the good things people do for others. I’m sharing this video here because it helps me feel good and I hope it has the same effect on others. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Making dreams realities

“Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsibility to be equal members of society.”-Janet Jackson

Wherever you are reading this, I hope you have many dreams and that you are able to work to successfully make your dreams happen. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Have patience

“Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.” -Saadi

Wherever you are reading this, if you’re working towards a goal, I hope you keep at it, even if it’s hard, until you reach your goal. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

A wonderful performance

 I saw this video of a blind couple performing on the Britain’s Got Talent TV show. As it made me feel good, I’m sharing it here. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

In celebration of Stevie Wonder

It’s the singer musician, songwriter, and record producer Stevie Wonder’s birthday today and in celebration of this day, I’m sharing one of his songs called “As”. It always makes me feel good when I hear it and I hope it has the same effect on others. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

My Mum’s favorite song

 In celebration of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing my Mum’s favorite song called “Someone To Watch Over Me”. I post it here to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!

Always

 The composer and lyricist Irving Berlin was born today in 1888 and in celebration of his birthday I'm sharing the song below called "Always" as it reminds me of the importance of loving people always. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you have many people in your life that love you and who you love in return. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always. 

The power of helping others feel happy

“An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.”-Lydia M. Child

Wherever you are reading this, I hope you take many opportunities to help people around you to feel happy. You never know how much your efforts to help others can mean to people in their time of need. Regardless of anything, I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

In celebration of Billy Joel

 It’s the singer Billy Joel’s birthday today and in celebration of this day I’m sharing the song below. Wherever you are reading this, I hope you choose to love people just the way they are. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

In celebration of David Attenborough

It’s the broadcaster, biologist, natural historian, and writer David Attenborough’s birthday today. In celebration this day, and because I like his voice and broadcasts, I’m sharing the video below. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Some uplifting music for today

The composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born today in 1840. In recognition of this day and because I find his music to be uplifting, I’m sharing a piece of music he wrote for his Sleeping Beauty ballet. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Happy National Nurses Day!

 I am writing to wish a very happy day to all nurses. Thank you for all your work, dedication and for the many services you provide each day to help people stay healthy. I send best wishes and much love to everyone, especially nurses, now and always.

¡Feliz Cinco De Mayo!

 ¡Feliz cinco de mayo a todos quien celebran este día! Les mando a todos mis mejores deseos y mucho amor ahora y siempre.

A feel good song

 The singer James Brown was born today in 1933 and to celebrate this day, I’m sharing the song below as it makes me feel good! I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Celebrating Lily Allen

It’s the singer Lily Allen’s birthday today. To celebrate this and because this song helps me feel at peace, I’m sharing a recording below of her singing “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.

Happy International Jazz Day

 As it’s International Jazz Day, I’m sharing the song below called Sweet Lorraine. That music cheers me up when I hear it and I hope it has the same effect on others. I send everyone best wishes and much love now and always.