What was the happiest day you had in in 2023?

[debm55]

[leftieNanner]

1. October 7th

My daughter's wedding.

[debm55]

3. Oh how beautiful. Wish her all the love in the world. And to you- A Happy New Year.

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[leftieNanner]

10. And we adore her new husband

Lucky family. His Mom is wonderful. We plan to be rascals-in-law!

[North Shore Chicago]

2. debm55

Thank you for your positive spirit! I appreciate you.

[debm55]

4. Thank you North Shore Chicago. I appreciate your kind words.

[Danmel]

5. May 23

Our son's wedding.

[debm55]

13. Beautiful post, wishing all of you a Happy New Year.

[House of Roberts]

6. November 25th.

Otherwise known as 'The Milthrow'.

[leftieNanner]

11. Are you related to

Dread Pirate Roberts?

[House of Roberts]

12. Could be,

if his name was legitimately Roberts by birth.

[Easterncedar]

7. Meeting my penpal of 49 years

We started writing in 1974. I finally made a trip to Japan with the mutual friend who had introduced us. Cherry blossom time is not overrated! My penpal and his wife could not have been more gracious and charming, and it was just such an amazing feeling to meet after all these years! Really jolly and fun.

[debm55]

16. How wonderful! Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year. Japan has always been on my bucket list.

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My pen paps never lasted that long. You two must have had a real connection.

[Duncanpup]

73. Awesome

[debm55]

8. My happiest day came this morning. As you know, my family looks at Christmas as the Jesus's birthday and not theirs.

This started last year. So I sent them a card--empty. Got none in return. BUT the hundred dollars I would have sent them I sent to my disabled cousin who bought food to make a traditional Eastern European New Year.-pork, sauerkraut, potatoes and others stuff. The bill came to 100.56 cents. She cried on the phone to thank me. I didn't want thanks. It made me so happen to help her. and her two grandchildren. I am blessed by being able to help her. I never had any of my family thank me. It was something I had in my heart to do for her. I was so overwhelmed, I started to cry.

[no_hypocrisy]

9. The day in August that I finally

found the cemetery where a dozen of my ancestors are buried. I claimed my heritage on that date. Two great grandmothers and a great grandfather, all born in Lithuania and buried in Altoona.

[debm55]

17. no_hypocrisy. I went to Penn State and know exactly where Altonna is. You are blessed for finding your roots. May you

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Have New Year be healthy and happy.

[no_hypocrisy]

20. Thanks. It was a pilgrimage in every way.

I knew their headstones from www.findagrave.com, but I wanted to actually be with them. I was lucky they were all in the same section.

Be well and happy yourself!

[WestMichRad]

14. Dec. 31

Will be so glad to put this year behind. It has sucked, from start to finish.

[debm55]

18. Mine in some ways too. But I hope we both have a healthy and happy 2024

[WestMichRad]

24. My best wishes for a better '24 for you!

[debm55]

91. Thank you, That means alot to me.

[PJMcK]

15. July 12th, 2023

My wife and I finished a ten month, 4,000 mile sailboat journey along the east coast. It was the adventure of a lifetime but it felt wonderful to get home!

[debm55]

19. That is wonderful. Ten months--WOW, It must have been Beautiful. Wishing you and your wife,a New Year filled with love

and health.

[PJMcK]

23. Thank you for your thoughtful wishes!

May your new year be full of happiness, exciting adventures and much love.

[wintemark]

21. my mom's 70th birthday party

I threw my mom and birthday party for her 70th birthday. I got her and dad a hot air balloon ride. It was really nice to see her and dad crossing a major item off their bucket list.

[debm55]

35. What a great gift for your parents and for you to watch them experience a thrill of a lifetime. May you and your family

have a happy and safe New Year.

[lastlib]

22. January 1, 2024.....

...when 2023 is finally and forever GONE.

Mom died this past February; I've been dealing with her estate ever since. Every day has been a pain in the patoots. The only good day really has been the day I got my new car (after my old one was totalled by my insurance company).

[debm55]

36. I am sorry for you lastlib. My parents were old school--no wills, no lawyers, etc. My dad died in September. I am

expected to pay for the upkeep of the house and utilities for a house for siblings that seriously abused me. I will cross that bridge when it comes. It will be hard to maintain two houses, taxes, etc. I am glad you had a nice day with your car. Remember that and the joy it brought you. May your New Year be happier and healthier then the one passing.

[lastlib]

46. Bummer. Sorry you have to deal with so much.

Not sure I would know how to cope with it. Best wishes to you in the future.

[lucca18]

25. A beautiful, glorious, sunny day hiking!

Hiking at theTennessee Valley Trail (Marin County, CA).

A lot of times it’s foggy, but on this day, it was perfectly sunny.
The hiking path leads to a small beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

I didn’t want to leave!❤️

[NBachers]

27. On a warm day, the sun heats the little black pea gravel rocks. You can lie & scrunch in them as they mold to your body

The heat from the rocks, the sound of the surf, the sky and the fresh ocean air make for a life – affirming experience.

[debm55]

37. lucca18, it sounds wonderful, Is there a chance you can go back? May your New year be filled with happiness and health

and the memories of your hiking adventures.

[debm55]

94. Sounds wonderful. Thank you.

[rzemanfl]

26. The day of the former guy's massive stroke.

It could be tomorrow or Sunday.

[debm55]

38. He'll never die, that SOB, Until then have a happy and healty New Year, my friend.

[rzemanfl]

59. There's always tomorrow. Happy and healthy to you too.

[10 Turtle Day]

28. December 22

My last day of work, with December 31 my official retirement date. I’ve been looking at volunteer opportunities and fitness and other classes I may want to take up now that I’ll have more free time.

[debm55]

40. Congratulations and welcome to the retirement zone. Your ideas are good ones, keep yourself busy in worthwhile causes.

May you have a happy and healthy New Year.

[yellowdogintexas]

95. Congratulations on retirement!!!

Your County Democratic Organization will appreciate your time!
Also candidates. Block walking, phone banking, postcard writing. driving voters to polls Voter registration.

2024 is The Year of Volunteerism for the Democratic Party.

[yellowdogintexas]

96. The day I arrived in Phoenix in May, and the second time in July

Time spent with my daughter and her family is the best.

Nothing can beat i t.

[debm55]

100. Wonderful. Thank You.

[10 Turtle Day]

99. Thank you!

I’m maybe beyond block walking anymore but I can and have done all the other actions you suggest. I’ve also cooked and delivered weekly meals for the staff and volunteers at various candidate campaign HQ and performed database updates after phone banking. They really appreciate the home cooked meals because otherwise they just eat pizza and fast food all week.

Was a precinct voting location manager on election days for 20 years until this year when my night vision became too poor to drive in the dark. (I knew I had to give it up when one morning after the time change I was heading to work and didn’t see an entire x-country running team crossing the road in front of me until after I’d proceeded into the intersection!) Also did voter signature/address verification for the reproduction freedom and recreational pot ballot initiatives for my county Board of Elections in Ohio.

There are lots of ways to get involved in our democracy and helping Ds win and it needs to be all hands on deck for Ds all the way down the ballot in 2024 like never before!

[LakeArenal]

29. The day when we were told someone was building us a 1235sq ft two bed two bath house for free.

Not to own but to live in rent free.

🏡 🌴

Like winning the lottery.

[TexasBushwhacker]

31. Oh my! Where can I sign up!

I'll be 67 in a month. I lost my job at the end of August. I'll find a job and I don't mind still working, but housing has just gotten so unaffordable!

[LakeArenal]

33. It's unbelievable luck. Right place right time.

Good luck. I really commiserate because a similar thing happened in the Bush housing collapse.

Sending you all good vibes.

[debm55]

41. Oh how wonderful and luck you and Mr. LakeArenal. May you New Years be happy and healthy.

[doc03]

30. I can't think of anything so it will be on December 31st midnight. nt

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[debm55]

42. doc03, why January 31st.? Have a happy and healty New Year. You did take down all your inflatables?

[doc03]

45. Jan 31 because it has been a bad year from start to finish. nt

[doc03]

48. January 31st, what was I thinking I mean December 31st.

[debm55]

54. That's okay, I knew what you meant

[TexasBushwhacker]

32. Would have been last June

I spent a week in Los Angeles for a vacation and went on a whale watching boat trip. For just a couple of seconds, I saw my first whales! I burst into tears! I didn't know how moving it would be. Then we went through a big pod of dolphins. I can't wait to go back.

[debm55]

34. That sounds like a wonderful experience. I have seen whales in Boston . It is a breathtaking experience. Wishing you a

Happy and Healthy New Year.

[Mr.Bill]

39. When our new manufactured home finally got delivered

to my grandson's property. It's still not 100% set up, mainly waiting for the electric company to connect power and a few other odds and ends. We have moved some of our stuff into it and still have lots of work ahead of us setting up the household. I'm going to spend the weekend there with a generator.

[debm55]

43. You got it!!! Oh, how happy for you. You and Mrs. Bill have a happy and healty New Year in your new home.

[Mr.Bill]

44. Thank you, Deb,

we are looking forward to it.

[OldBaldy1701E]

47. I probably should not respond to this one, but here it goes.

I have not had a 'happy' day is so long, I cannot recall when that last one was. My days are 'meh' or 'DISASTER!!!'. There seems to be nothing else for me these days.

[debm55]

49. OldBaldy1701E, you are loved. Try to find a hobby or stream a game or movie, take a class at the local community

college, take a walk,See you doctor and see if it is something physical. I and others enjoy your posts, Please do have a better and healthy New Year.

[Niagara]

77. My wish for you is that you have frequent happy days in the year 2024.

MY additional wish for you is for you to successfully find your wanted DVD's/Blu-Rays for the New Year as well.

[Emile]

50. Today, if I make it to tomorrow, tomorrow.

[debm55]

52. Thank you , Emile

[ProudMNDemocrat]

51. September 17th.

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The family for whom I did their Renaissance garb for their wedding. They all looked so beautiful and happy.

[debm55]

53. Sounds like a beautiful wedding. You are very talented,

[ProudMNDemocrat]

62. Thank you so much.

[MiHale]

55. This morning...

As the night faded and dawn seeped through the window, I glanced at my still sleeping betrothed and smiled. Of course that is true each and every day.

[debm55]

57. Wonderful

[snowybirdie]

56. April 29

When my kids flew and drove down here to help me celebrate a big Birthday.

[debm55]

58. How sweet

[dem4decades]

60. Probably sitting under the coconut tree on the beach in Aruba, listening to song Sativa and watching

The palms of the tree sway against the beautiful blue sky.

[beaglelover]

63. Nice. We were in Aruba the first 2 weeks of February 2023. Our third time there.

We love Aruba and will go back again in the future.

[debm55]

64. Wonderful trip. Ty

[dem4decades]

66. We're going back in March for 2 weeks.

We have a friend there with a new baby, so for now it's a nice vacation and "family " to boot.

[beaglelover]

61. The day we closed on our new forever home in the CA desert! Been living here since the end of June.

Last night driving home from dinner I said to my husband "we live in a beautiful area". We are so very happy to say the least with our life upgrade!

[debm55]

65. You are very lucky to live in such an area.

[debm55]

69. Great!

[appleannie1]

67. Two of my kids threw a surprise 80th birthday party for me.

My son flew two of my grandkids I had not seen in over 20 years to the party along with their families. https://adobe.ly/46u7uBV

[dem4decades]

68. That's awesome. I can only hope to see my grandkids at 80.

[debm55]

70. Wonderful. I bet you were very happy.

[3catwoman3]

71. I actually have 2.

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1. Our younger son’s wedding to our delightful daughter-in-law. September 8th, which is also my husband’s birthday. It was more of a vow renewal, as they actually got married on the same date in 2022, in a small civil ceremony on a beautiful sunny day, in Humboldt Park in Chicago. They did that so my son could be on his wife’s health insurance, as he, being a self-employed photographer/videographer, didn’t have any. This year, they did the big party, and it was a lot of fun.

2. Adopting a brother-sister pair of Siamese kittens on January 31st. We were down to 2 cats, from a high of 5 and 2 didn’t feel like enough. Having had blue-eyed cats before (2 ragdoll mixes, and a lynx point Siamese), I was missing having blue-eyed cats in the family, so that hole in my heart has been filled.

[debm55]

72. Both beautiful and wonderful events. Thank you for sharing with us.

[yellowdogintexas]

97. love both of these. I can relate to your blue eyed cats

We had one for 14 years and I still miss having a blue eyed cat.

[3catwoman3]

98. There is something especially captivating about blue-eyed cats.

I’ve tried and tried to find a good explanation for it, and the closest I can get is that it’s almost like there’s a little human spirit in there looking out at you.

That probably sounds weird. Some things are really hard to describe.

[Ferrets are Cool]

74. The day my wife came home from getting her bone marrow transplant.

Nothing else will ever compare.

[debm55]

75. What a wonderful special day. May you and your wife have a blessed New Year.

[bucolic_frolic]

76. Dec 28

Projects of long planning and duration came to fruition. I was actually fist-pumping the air. I could feel it.

[debm55]

78. I can feel it from here!!! The excitement and the long hard work. TY

[spooky3]

79. August 26, when my two beautiful foster cats were adopted. They are formerly ferals who had awaited

An adoption that would work out for nearly 9 years. With each foster home they grew less fearful and more cuddly. Their new family loves them to pieces.

The day itself was painful, as adoption days always are because I love my fosters,, but the rest of the year is so good because they finally have the life they deserve.

[debm55]

83. spooky3, you are such a kind and loving person. You are loved for the work you do for you fosters. Have a blessed New

Year.

[spooky3]

84. Deb, thanks for your sweet words. You have a great heart. Happy New Year!

[Proud to be Woke]

80. August 21, two job offers in one day!

I had two job offers in a single day, both in my field (environmental science) and I had been looking for seven months! I was employed at the time of the offers but it was on call and hours were scarce. So I took the full time offer and have been very busy! This is why I have not posted here in months!!

[debm55]

85. Wow, Proud you are so lucky , but it was your hard work in the field that caught you that job. Congradulations and have

Blessed NewYear at your new job.

[Proud to be Woke]

90. Thank you so much

I am very grateful for your kind words, deb!

[marble falls]

81. There a bunch - everytime TFG got indicted, everytime one court or another (including judges he named) ...

... ruled against him (more than 90% of the time), every Joe Biden scorched him at a presser ... so many happy times!

[debm55]

86. You bet. And I too enjoyed it. TY and here's to us having a more happy New Year.

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[marble falls]

88. Happy New Year to you, I'm looking forward to more of your OPs.

[debm55]

89. Thank you

[claudette]

82. Today

The day it ends.

[debm55]

87. So be it.

[Polybius]

92. Probably July 4th

I love those outdoor parties in the hot Summer.

[debm55]

93. I like the July 4th parties too, but not the fireworks.

[underpants]

101. August 21 - student loan was forgiven

[debm55]

103. Terrific, So happy for you underpants!

[imavoter]

102. I'm widowed, so I have to find ways to make my days happy

traveled a lot, saw my sister, went to some sports games.

The Rangers won the world series. It was happy tears, that turned into an ugly cry

[debm55]

104. Thank you so much imavoter. May all your days be blessed.