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mike_c

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Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Fri Sep 26, 2025, 01:41 PM

Friday

Actually, I'm pretty generally happy these days, most of the time.

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What makes you happy? Mine is listening to my favorite songs and playing with Dolly Dog. How about you? [View all] debm55 Thursday OP

My personal freedom. Midnight Writer Thursday #1

Thank you very much, Midnight Writer for sharing with us. debm55 Thursday #2

Truth and justice SheltieLover Thursday #3

Thank you very much, SheltieLover. All of your choices are excellent. debm55 Thursday #5

Nature and wildlife, especially hummingbirds at this moment in time Walleye Thursday #4

During times like these nature is a blessing. Thank you Walleye. debm55 Thursday #6

Knocking it on a par 5 in 2. gab13by13 Thursday #7

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Discussion lounges such as this, where anyone can share ideas and opinions freely Jrose Thursday #8

Wonderful things to make you happy. Thank you so much for your varied ways to be happy, Jrose. debm55 Thursday #10

Tunes and reading justaprogressive Thursday #11

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Loved Guy Williams justaprogressive Thursday #13

Thank you very much, justaprogressive. I forgot to add watching cartoons in my OP. debm55 Thursday #14

Hugging and playing with my cat. Feeding the little critters outside and watching them play. TommieMommy Thursday #15

Thank you TommieMommy. Nature makes me happy too. debm55 Thursday #16

That first cup of coffee in the morning, catbyte Thursday #17

Thank you very much, catbyte. I don't drink coffee, but the first cup of tea makes me happy. debm55 Thursday #20

Being at home with my dogs and cats. Not having to do something. Polly Hennessey Thursday #18

Oh that sounds great, Polly Hennessey. Isn't it great?? Happy days to you my friend. debm55 Thursday #21

Listening to music and spending time with my dog, Scamp. Mad_Dem_X Thursday #19

Thank you Mad_Dem_X. that sounds wonderful, simply wonderful. debm55 Thursday #22

Music, Nature & nature photography, Often the Visual Arts & Crafts.... electric_blue68 Friday #23

Thank you very much. electric_blue68. debm55 Friday #25

My wife Loretta. Emile Friday #24

How sweet. Thank you very much, Emile. debm55 Friday #26

Playing Palworld and listening to Japanese Light Novels Ferrets are Cool Friday #27

Thank you very much, Ferrets are Cool for sharing with us.. debm55 Friday #29

Being in my sewing room making a quilt. Srkdqltr Friday #28

dopamine mike_c Friday #30

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Seeing my grandkids and going to art museums. CTyankee Friday #32

Great. Thank you CTyankee. What a lovely way to make you happy. debm55 Friday #33