Welcome to this place.
I intend to use this as a way to express myself and would appreciate as much reader participation as possible.  I have considered doing this for some time now and I am inspired by a number of my siblings who have led the way.  I came up with the title based on the state of mind I strive to maintain.  To begin with, I will try to post at least 3 or 4 times a week, but who knows where I might end up?

I don't plan on any one specific subject, but my overall goal is to make this as positive as I can, while at the same time, challenging myself and anyone else who is interested.  I will do my best to be honest without intentionally causing anyone pain.  I suspect there will be the some times when my thoughts or ideas may be questioned, and I welcome that, as I am not dead yet, so I still have lots to learn.  I will try to avoid political discussions as I think they often lead to hyperbole and fruitless argument, although, if prompted, I will share my views on ANY subject.  This applies even to subjects I know nothing about because I have found that sometimes that is a good way to learn!

My family and I have experienced significant loss over the last couple months of 2018 and one result or reaction for me is to resolve to make every moment count with those I love. I have been waffling back and forth about doing this and I think the final commitment to write this blog is an example of that resolution.  I have been very fortunate to have great relationships with my siblings and have learned life lessons from every one of them.  I continue to rely on them for support and encouragement and offer the same any time.

As was the custom of my Brother Peter on his blog, I will end each with a quote.  For today, I give you this poem by Woody Guthrie.

My peace my peace is all I’ve got that I can give to you
My peace is all I ever had that’s all I ever knew
I give my peace to green and black and red and white and blue
My peace my peace is all I’ve got that I can give to you

My peace, my peace is all I’ve got and all I've ever known
My peace is worth a thousand times more than anything I own
I pass my peace around and about ‘cross hands of every hue;
I guess my peace is justa ‘bout all I’ve got to give to you

Love Happy Old Lucky Iron John