Happiness Tuesday ~ September 13, 2016

~ Tails Around the Ranch

The Happiness Tag has been making the rounds around Blogville and I was fortunate enough to be tagged by our fur-iend Skyler Braveheart yesterday (many thanks, dude!). Sam here. So I sat my mom down and we had an editor’s meeting about it. I told her she needed to help me answer the question ‘what five things make us happy?’

 

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She said, “oh Sam, there’s so much that makes me happy, and certainly a whole lot more than just 5 things.” But I was firm (us editors are brutal like that) and said she had to pare down her 87+ happy things to just 5. Here’s what we came up with after much discussion.

Five things that make us happy (ok, we admit that we kind of stretched the numbers because we listed things that made both of us happy)
  1. I’m happiest when I’m around peeps, but especially my mom. She’s like cheese to an omelet (i.e. necessary!) and mom’s happiest when she’s around her upright family, especially her mom. Seeing my grandma smile after last year’s health scare makes us all happy. For the record, I absolutely LOVE my grandma.
  2. We are both happy when to get to go to the hospital and visit with patients, nurses and visitors. Please note, we dogs can never have too many ear scratches. Or treats. And mom loves seeing the happy looks on those peep’s faces when I make ’em smile.
  3.  We love hearing stories where pups who’ve had a tough life manage to find a happy-ending despite a rough start. My mom would rescue every single Standard Poodle she could get her paws on if she could (and probably half of ALL pups needing a fur-ever home).
  4. Little kids make me happy. I LOVE those little guys. Whenever I see a stroller, I have to say hi. Oh who am I kidding, I have to say hi to everyone but my tails goes into hyper-wag when there are miniature peeps around. I’m patient with them so they can learn the proper way to interact with us 4-legged pals which makes my mom happy. They need us smart dudes showing them how to grow up to be loving and caring pawrents for kids of all stripes.
  5. Cheese!! I can hear my mom open any cheese wrapper from a mile away. Mom gets very happy with a quality piece of chocolate and a great cup of coffee.
5 Songs That Make Us Happy

Only 5? Bummer, that just doesn’t seem fair!  Harrumph! We love music!

  1. We are big fans of Dan Fogelberg. Any of his songs make my mom smile but we especially love “Since You Asked”
  2. “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” by Adele
  3. “Counting Stars” by New Republic
  4. “Can’t Stop the Feeling” & “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
  5. “100 Years” as well as “Chances” by Five for Fighting
Honorable Mentions from our playlists include:
  1. I Will Always Love You by the fabulous Whitney Houston. Oh girl…we do miss your luscious voice.
  2. Blow Me (One Last Kiss) by P!nk We love the very talented Alecia Beth Moore and not just because her birthday is near my mom’s. We 💗 Virgos.
  3. And pretty much anything by Cosby Stills & Nash and Dean Martin.
Five Blogville Friends to Tag
  1. Cupcake Speaks
  2. Dakotas Den
  3. Life with 3 Dogs
  4. Views and Mews by Coffee Kat
  5. Sand Spring Chesapeakes

We hope today finds you contemplating and appreciating all the things that make you happy.

Live, love, bark! <3

26 thoughts on “Happiness Tuesday ~ September 13, 2016”

  2. My Golden Life – Upstate South Carolina – I love animals, especially dogs. I enjoy US history, and reading biographies of our former presidents and other historical figures. I love the music of the '60s and '70s since I was growing up in those decades. I love the Beatles and Andy Williams equally.
    My Golden Life says:

    Aw, sweet! I love that picture of the two of you!! I’ve been so busy with my Vet Assistant course lately that I’ve had very little time to read my favorite bloggers’ posts. Trying to get caught up today. (Taking the day off from studying.)

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      With you being extra busy these days, your comments mean even more and are definitely appreciated. Thank you.

      Reply
  3. monicacwebster – Artist (animal and nature, portraiture, illustrating). Writer, Chef, Educator, Musician, Gardener, Avid Lover of Animals, Head-over-Heels Mom of one human and three canine kids.
    monicacwebster says:

    Reading this definitely put a smile on my face! That (albeit condensed) list is great, especially as it is intrinsically tied to spreading the happiness around!

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks so much for the kind words and for swinging by the Ranch. We 💕 visitors. 😉

      Reply
  5. pussycats3 – Florida – My name is Carol. Welcome! This blog is all about my two cats; Patches and Rusty. They are my keepers of sanity, laughter and comedy. My household saviors. Unfortunately, Romeo has left us and there is a void, of course. But, we will continue as best we can. I know Rusty misses him very much. They played together and ran around the house, chasing ghosts. My hope is that you enjoy Rusty and Patches through their photographs and iPhone videos, taken by an amateur photographer (me). I use my LG android phone to take photos now. It's easier and the results are quite satisfactory.
    pussycats3 says:

    Absolutely delightful! Thanks for this uplifting post! Our Mom used to have a miniature poodle. Poodles are the best. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      We think so too. 😉

      Reply
  8. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    May a big pizza pie hit your eye.

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Better to hit the pie hole 😉

      Reply
  10. Kate Crimmins – Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.
    Kate Crimmins says:

    Awww! Thanks for the tag. Now I gotta think!

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      😇 We know you’ll be great at it!

      Reply
  12. Piglove – In the South BABY – Miniature pot bellied pig and friends - Bacon, Houdini, Hemi and all of the Rock Clan with Journalist Rocky the Squirrel all out looking for adventures from the Hotel Thompson.
    Piglove says:

    Happy Tag! Love your replies my sweet friends. I so gotta finish my posting – hopefully next week <3 XOXO – Bacon

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Take all the time you need. Luckily there’s no expiration date on happiness! ღ

      Reply
      1. Piglove – In the South BABY – Miniature pot bellied pig and friends - Bacon, Houdini, Hemi and all of the Rock Clan with Journalist Rocky the Squirrel all out looking for adventures from the Hotel Thompson.
        Piglove says:

        AMEN! I’m working on it though. I gotta pick out just the right songs that are my favorite. There’s so many out there! XOXO – Bacon

        Reply
  14. easyweimaraner – brittany – Weimaraner /Braque de Weimar, born in 2009, male & fabulous From: Britanny / France Likes: Plushtoy-Shredding, Spikebones,long distance Walks, everyday a Gift, Chicken, Shoes, Underwear, my squeekie Pig & my whole Life Dislikes: Water, Cats, Beaf, Cats, cleaning my Ears, Cats, the Vet, Cats, Snow & CATS! Profession: Student of psychological War-technics & Terrorism, after my Masterdegree i become to rule the world or maybe to be the owner of toys r us. actually i'm not sure... Status: Single Pets: Hell, NO! i prefer a petfree home. but owner of two slaves for my comfy Misc.: Greencardowner for Masterbed, Master of Beggin, Prince of Thiefs We decided to leave Easy's datas as they were... although we lost him in november 2016, he is still with us.... and his little brothers Phenny and Nelly promised to write on not as Easy the weim, but as easy Weimaraner... About us: Mr. Phoenix, born 9/9/2016 a virgo and always clever&smart...Neilson, born 7/28/2017 a leo who thinks he is clever&smart...
    easyweimaraner says:

    Oh yes… stories with a happy end where a dog or a cat find s a wonderful home full of love… that makes me happy too. I love Adele’s song… she is a special person and I would like to have a cup tea with her and a cat chat :O)

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      We are big fans of the Brit with the voice of an angel. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sand Spring Chesapeakes – Cambria, WI – My husband and I have six "furry" children Gambler, Glory, Guilty, Slammer, Gertie and one cat Bones and two furangel's Norman and Nellie. We breed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. We are both avid hunters. We also enjoy competing with our dogs in hunt tests and field trials. That is where you can find us during the trial months which are April-September. When were not at a trial we are busy training our dogs. We go snow goose hunting in Canada each year and do all the hunting that Wisconsin offers.
    Sand Spring Chesapeakes says:

    Thanks for a whole lot of happiness as I head out to work. Have a great day.

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      We wish you oodles of happiness today!

      Reply

  16. Great job pals! It’s so impawtant to teach those wee ones the proper way to say hello and play with us. Can’t say enough about your hospital work. I have been several times ( not for that purpose ), and was very well behaved. Mama wonders if that might be rewarding for me to do. And, your playlist rocked too! Skyler

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, Skyler. I can just imagine how terrific you’d be in the hospital visiting patients. Us members of the paw colony are so amazing at alleviating uprights distress during illnesses. It’s no wonder we continue to be ‘man’s best friend.’
      Your fur-iend,
      Sam 🐾

      Reply

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