[Emerald U.]

General Discussion Thread 06.04.2025​

Happy Wednesday, GrayViners! How are you?

I’ve been reminding myself lately to slow down and really be present—not just rush through the day, but actually notice the little things: the smell of my morning coffee,the cicadas buzzing outside, a ray of sun warming the floor by my window. Some days I’m better at it than others (okay, most days I forget entirely ), but when I do remember, it makes a difference.

So, today I want to ask you: What’s one thing that’s making you smile right now? A song? A person? A pet?

As I write this, I’m sipping hot green tea from my favorite cup. It has a hint of roasted rice, and the aroma is just… perfect. What about you?

I'll share a photo of my favorite cup next time! Image source: Maria Tyutina/Pexels

Comment down below and share your moment of joy with us—I’d love to hear it, and I know others would too!

 

[NIBOR0]

Doing morning lovin's with my cat Simba

 

[Pattij50]

My cat and dog joining me on my chair.

 

[Wiseoldone]

I love the smell of the coffee in the morning! But my dogs getting ready to go out in the morning makes me smile

 

[Vanny]

Waking up to sunshine and having my coffee with my dog and cat.
Just brightens my day.

 

[Arkie98]

Smelling my perking coffee and taking a road trip to see a dear friend

 

[Hazeleyes]

Got part of the gardening done.
Today is National hug your cat day and I am giving mine extra hugs as the vet says he is suffering from stress. Hope he bounces back to normal soon as I am really worried about him.

 

[joem462]

Iit's more than a moment I thoroughly enjoying being retired

 

[Gayle B.]

The smile on my husband’s face as I walk into the room! We’ve been married for over 52 years and it’s been the same since he first saw me walking down the aisle! More accurately he smiled big when we first met! What a beautiful man!

 

[Emerald U.]

Doing morning lovin's with my cat Simba

I'm not sure if I already shared this before, but I had a dog named Simba! I miss him so much.

 

[Emerald U.]

Got part of the gardening done.
Today is National hug your cat day and I am giving mine extra hugs as the vet says he is suffering from stress. Hope he bounces back to normal soon as I am really worried about him.

I hope Bruno is doing better!

 

[Emerald U.]

The smile on my husband’s face as I walk into the room! We’ve been married for over 52 years and it’s been the same since he first saw me walking down the aisle! More accurately he smiled big when we first met! What a beautiful man!

This is so lovely, @Gayle B.!

 

[Hazeleyes]

I hope Bruno is doing better!

He is starting to get better. Almost back to his old self again. I am glad.

 

[Hazeleyes]

He is starting to get better. Almost back to his old self again. I am glad.

Thank you so much for caring. Bruno is actually more active now. Back to his younger self. He had a UTI and suffered from stress. He is well and happy again. Thank you.

 

[Emerald U.]

Thank you so much for caring. Bruno is actually more active now. Back to his younger self. He had a UTI and suffered from stress. He is well and happy again. Thank you.

That's so great to here, @Hazeleyes! (And take it easy, Bruno!)