DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY GOOD NEWS?

[leftyladyfrommo]

Any babies born? Any new puppies or kittens?
Anything?

I am so burned out on all the awful politics and violence. I am getting worried about my mental health.

[Jamastiene]

1. I found my small collection of pen blank sized purpleheart.

I knew the one piece I had used had some left to it. I wanted to use it for inlay on something I am making. I could not find it to save me. Well, I happened to find it.

Everything else in the world is going wrong. I wish there was good news somewhere other than that, but I don't see any, other than some bigots losing their jobs. That's always good news. So, all hope is not lost. Just most of it.

[malaise]

4. One of my friends gave me two dozen passion fruit yesterday

so I threw them in hot water for the juice, blended some ginger, squeezed some limes, added brown sugar and honey and filled up several ice-trays with this lovely drink. I let them freeze overnight and just threw them in containers in the freezer.

[Jamastiene]

6. I wonder how that would mix with Everclear.

I'm ready to get drunk again. It has been a couple of weeks. I would be thankful if Food Lion would get another bag of oranges in stock. I would LOVE a huge fruit drinking party with loads of different kinds of fruits. Add some nuts, wine, coconut and cheese and it would be an awesome party.

I wonder if there is a way to have a party online. I'm sure there is, with a lot of imagination.

The passion fruit juice sounds delightful. I want some.

[malaise]

24. Funny I didn't see an orange in the market last Saturday

and that's rare in these parts.
A fruit drinking party is right up my street

[Vinca]

2. Our paper is reporting on a free "mask tree" in one of the public parks.

Home sewers donate them to keep their neighbors safe.

[cwydro]

37. Lol, you know, it took me a few to figure out your post.

"Sewers" threw me off! But that's very cool.

[Vinca]

57. Guess I should have used seamstresses. LOL.

[Amishman]

3. For the first time in my career I have a permanent job

I work in IT, and have spent my career to date doing contract jobs; three months here, six months there. Project ends and I move on. I've averaged two employers/clients a year for twelve years.

I accepted a permanent position with my latest client, and am out of the contracting game. Less money this way, but the tradeoff is benefits and job security. This job is more software development and and analysis, and less project management; which is definitely less stress. Allows more time for me to be a proper father and husband.

[patricia92243]

7. That is wonderful news! Congrats.

[Amishman]

21. I'd been debating this for a while, and with the likely economic fallout of Covid-19...

this seemed like the right and safe move. Not a good idea to be an expensive contractor in a major recession.

Family budget will be tighter though, and I need to keep my mouth shut when management is being idiotic. I'm used to being able to speak my mind since I had no plans on staying around. Executives don't take well to being told they have no clue what they are talking about, especially when its painfully obvious to everyone and I can (and do) prove it.

[SharonClark]

38. Congratulations!

I did contract IT work for 2 years (1998-2000) and hated it. I worked an average of 8 years at each of my full-time employers and retired two years ago after 45 years in IT. I love retirement!

[dem4decades]

5. Last evening we watched deer eating in the yard with Orioles in the background and hummers in front.

It was a beautiful day and we get joy from seeing the birds and the deer. The Irises are in full bloom as are the azaleas. Small things but these days we need all we can get.

[Freddie]

8. My daughter and her husband have reconciled

He and the dog moved back in and they’re giving their marriage another chance. 3 little kids. I pray they can work things out, he’s a good guy and a great dad.

[SharonClark]

39. Sending postive thoughts they can work it out.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

9. Fresh catfish still taste great when cooked properly.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

60. One of the few things I miss from traveling to service jobs in Arkansas.

Back in the 90s and first time I had seen a catfish buffet restaurant....and lots of them.

KY........

[mercuryblues]

10. I got 4 letters from my youngest

yesterday.

My spouse still says no to a dog. Our neighbor's dog comes over to visit us every morning, looking for belly scratches. If you think about it, that is the best dog to own. We don't have to feed, clean up, pay vet bills or bathe him. Only rub his belly and play.

We found a whole turkey yesterday, we've been looking for weeks. We plan on smoking it this weekend.

I made a chocolate cream pie with Godiva dark chocolate pudding the other day. Just got done eating a piece for breakfast.

In lieu of a dog my spouse bought a bird feeder. We watch birds fighting over it all day. My money is on the cardinal, but the blue jay has finally showed up this year. We need another pair of binoculars so we don't have to keep handing them off to each other to watch the action.

Our above ground pool collapsed in the fall of2018. I miss seeing deer in our yard drinking out of it. Now that I mention it, it would be a good place to plant a garden for the deer to eat.

[csziggy]

33. Put up a bird bath with running water

The deer would probably drink out of that and it will attract birds, too.

That reminds me, I need to fill up my bird feeders - or set the drips back up on them. Birds prefer moving water, so even a dripper over the bird bath will keep the water cleaner and attract them. Even when I am not regularly putting out bird feed, the bird baths still attract birds to the yard.

I like the Cobra Mistand line - they are very sturdy, adjustable and mist/drip just right. The humming birds love to play in the mist and the water drips down into whatever I am using for a bird bath:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cobra-Mistand-10057W/100373188

[mercuryblues]

35. Thanks for the tip on the bird bath

We have one. We wondered why the birds didn't seen to enjoy it. Now we know and will remedy that.

[SharonClark]

40. Thanks for sharing the mister idea.

I have 3 bird baths and not a one of them has a mister. The robins would love it.

[csziggy]

43. The one I linked to is great

It just screws into a regular hose connection and can be bent to stand on its own, pointed any way you like. They are very sturdy and pretty cheap.

I'd spent $30 on a Birds Unlimited fancy dripper setup - it didn't last one season since the tubing was lightweight. The Orbit Cobra misters have held up for nearly ten years now. If Home Depot or Lowes is out, Amazon and other online sources carry them.

[AirmensMom]

11. The flowers in our gardens are more beautiful than ever.

Cooler than normal spring, and a lot of rain made it perfect for a multitude of blooms. It's breathtaking. And the birds are singing to make sure we don't miss it.

[lordsummerisle]

12. My aloe plant has new pups n/t

[Freedomofspeech]

13. I finally got to see my son's family for a few hours on Sunday...

They live on four acres in Cleveland's Metro Parks. They have been rehabbing a mid century modern that was designed, built and owned by the artist that designed the NASA logo. It needed a lot of work but it was a real find. We drove 2.5 hours to see them on Sunday and the PA and Ohio Turnpike were practically empty. We sat outside for 3 hours with them and then drove back home. It was wonderful to see them.
Our other son and his family are in Maine. We usually make that drive every other month and have not seen them since February. I have no idea how soon we will make that trip again. It is very hard not having family close by but other people have much bigger issues that I do so I am not complaining.
MF45 has managed to makes all of our lives a bit of hell. I wish him all the worst.

[NRaleighLiberal]

14. lots.

it's our beloved daughter's 39th birthday. She is a joy, a best friend, only issue is she is in WA and we in NC, so a Hangout celebration

We are surrounded by beautiful flower and veggie gardens in oir new house (moved 5 mo. ago)

Made my first strawberry galette yesterday ( from fresh picked berries)...yum!

I am doing 4 big gardening Zoom workshops in the next few weeks to Master Gardeners in Canada, MO, FL and NC.

Not watching TV, listening to radio, reading newspapers...just pop in here to get news briefed a few times a day. That strategy is veey helpful.

[tavernier]

15. My grandson had his virtual senior night last night.

He got four scholarships that he didn’t know about.
Tonight is his virtual commencement.
My granddaughter graduated Magna Cum Laude last month from university.
My oldest grandson got married on New Year’s Eve, the same week he got a promotion and bought a new home.

My year has had many blessings.

[Solly Mack]

16. I took in a second abandoned kitten. She's 5 weeks now

but I got her when she was 2 weeks old. Named her Maisie Beignet. She's been fed, her playpen all made spiffy, and is currently asleep. She eats wet and dry food but still gets a bottle while she is transitioning. The bottle goes away soon though. Very soon.

Found the first one the day she was born. She's eight months old now. Her name is Gladys Moonpie. Recently spayed. Loves Maisie. Rules the roost - the boss of 3 dogs. They don't seem to mind having a feline Queen.

Both tabby. One is grey marbled, the other, Maisie, has more maturing to do before we see her future adult self. Currently she is blue with greenish/grey eyes. Have no clue what her parents were. I think she's going to be interesting looking. Definite tabby markings when the light hits her just right.

[lamp_shade]

17. I crossed 6 things off my "to do" list so far this week.

[Demsrule86]

18. My daughter in law is pregnant! The baby is due in December...a premie baby born to a friend is

now at four lbs and the non-functioning kidney is working now. My husband has had some really great interviews and we think he will have a job this week or next...and polls show Trump may lose in a landslide! Take heart. We will get through this.

[FM123]

19. A neighbor unexpectedly gave me two bags of apples

so I made something that "resembled" apple pie. There is something so good and simple about one person sharing food with another, just lifts my soul and reminds me that there is human kindness still left out there in the world.

[kacekwl]

20. Watch some good news with

John Krasinski. Never fails to deliver good news and good people.😀

[leftyladyfrommo]

22. I am starting to perk up . Life goes on even in bad

times.

My family is all well. My brother's grandson is 3.5 and doing great. Only grandchild on both sides and is a little spoiled but very sweet.

My dogs are all healthy.

It's going to a good day. I will go down to the park to walk.

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE.

[Initech]

23. There might be a parallel universe where time runs backwards.

[BusyBeingBest]

25. Found and took in a stray kitten last week.

Showed up in my basement window well. Too many cats at my household now (three!) but I don't have it in my heart to take him to a shelter. He's just as sweet as sugar.

[leftyladyfrommo]

27. Good for you. So many poor little abandoned kittens

this time of year.

[Cicada]

26. New Zealand has zero new covid cases today

[Aristus]

28. All of my current COVID-19 patients are symptom-free and feeling fine.

Yesterday, we started re-testing patients who are now in recovery.

[leftyladyfrommo]

29. Ih. That's great.

[MoonlitKnight]

30. Most of us have saved money on our car insurance

Sorry, that’s all I’ve got at the moment.

[marlakay]

31. Its my older daughter's 41st birthday today

I am so proud of her, she is organized, hard worker who started at her job as receptionist and worked her way to top manager with office next to owner and in charge of 350 employees.

She went from minimum wage to making good money all on her own with a smile in her heart.

She has worked 12 hr days for the last 3 months fighting with the owner to pay all her people and keep them working. The 2 months 300 of them were sent home it was with full pay because of her.

The other day she told me she had been home for half a hour before she realized she still had her mask on because she is so used to wearing it all day. She has quite a few to choose from as customers have made them for her.

This is my daughter who got pregnant at 17 and I cried when she said she was going to keep baby worried for her future. She made it work and her son I admit is my favorite grandchild.

[leftyladyfrommo]

32. That's super. What an accomplishment. Good for her. nt

[csziggy]

34. They put the drywall up in our addition yesterday

Today they are taping and mudding it.

This is good news since it sat for two weeks with nothing happening. The addition was supposed to be finished by the end of May. Not possible - they still need to paint, finish the electrical, install the air conditioning, put in the floor, finish the trim.

There is also some bad news but I'll leave that out.

[BannonsLiver]

36. Here? On this forum?

It’s a doom-a-thon every day to see who can create the most depressing, dystopian OPs. Either we’re all dead from the virus or powerless to stop Trump in November because of some external factor we have no control over.

Good news? Here?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

42. Look at the other posts, and keep reading!

[BannonsLiver]

46. Meh, someone fixing their kids bike is good news -- for them

Im thinking of news that is meaningful in a good way to large numbers of people.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. OK.

I do understand.

And there are degrees of good. It's not one size fits all, as you know.

[SharonClark]

41. My garden is beautiful this year and I planted a dozen new varieties of buddleia and caryopteris

so I expect lots of butterflies and pollenators in late summer.

Also, I have tiny peaches on the twisted peach ornamental tree and am wondering how they will turn out.
Also, I put up a wren house on Mother's Day and had wrens move in within 24 hours!
Also, the 2 foot garter snake I moved from the basement (it lived there all winter) to the garden is still alive and underfoot.

May is wonderful.

[panader0]

44. My granddaughter turned 2 on the 25th....

months.

[Brainfodder]

45. Our stash of TP can probably get us to through the election now?

President Liposuction Clinic Dumpster for a nickname for this evil asshole made me laugh hysterically when I read it in a blog yesterday?

[11 Bravo]

47. My oldest son was accepted into grad school.

Georgetown AND George Washington!

[Xolodno]

48. I pooped today!

Yay!

[LeftInTX]

50. My friend gave me a bunch of clothes yesterday!!

And they fit!!

I'm 5'0", so I'm hard to fit.
I also have back problems, so I don't shop much.
I also don't have much $$

Lots and lots of comfy skirts, which I needed.
The skirts aren't too long either. I had no idea that my friend was so short.
I'm very happy about this!

[Grilledcheese88]

51. Today is my birthday!

[The Magistrate]

52. Can We Be Sure This Is Good News, Sir?

Opinions are mixed about mine....


Welcome to the forum, by the way.

[Grilledcheese88]

53. It is to me

Thanks for the welcome!

[marble falls]

55. Who hoo, now I can have an early beer! Happy Birthday!

[gopiscrap]

58. welcome to DU

[Rhiannon12866]

59. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!

And welcome to DU!

[IcyPeas]

54. Here's a beautiful painting by Irish artist Mildred Anne Butler

Link to tweet

[leftyladyfrommo]

56. I actually cooked something that was edible.

Most of what I cook is hard to get down.

[Hekate]

61. I looked out my window at a solitary Monarch butterfly who looked like molten gold in the sun...

I have watched the coastal fog flow up into my valley bringing cool moisture to the parched landscape, until the hills are veiled and blurred like a Chinese painting...

There, my gift to you.

[leftyladyfrommo]

62. Thank you.

It's the morning after the riots. It's nice to stay in touch with the moment when things get bad.

So thankful no violence here in KCMO.

[mfcorey1]

63. My grandson is starting his internship on June 1st as he

pursues a degree in Construction Engineering.

[leftyladyfrommo]

64. Good for him. nt