Most Folks...

Abraham Lincoln has been quoted as saying, "Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be." I've known this quote most of my life. I grew up in Santa Claus, Indiana and just West of my small town was an even smaller one, Lincoln City. Lincoln City's claim to fame is it is where Abe lived from the age of seven to 21. It has a national park, an amphitheater and that's about it. Many times I went to the national park on a class field trip and viewed an incredibly stimulating film called, "Here I Grew Up." I even spent a summer as a singer/dancer/actress in the production of Young Abe Lincoln. With all this exposure, I was sure to run across several of his famous sayings. This one has always stuck with me. I even have a Mary Englebright print hanging in my kitchen with the quote.
With all that said, I have to wonder how many people truly understand its meaning. I'm no authority on Abe, but I can tell you what it means to me. I've had a lot of twist and turns in my life--some good, some bad. Looking back, I know that the path I've taken has led me here-- to this place, to this life. I have my good days and my bad. Whatever the day, I try to remember Lincoln's bit of wisdom. I can either wallow in my frustrations, guilt, anger or grief (which face it, sometimes I am known to do) or I can look around at all of my blessings and be happy. It's not always easy, but its worth a try.
So...what's this blog all about? To be honest, I'm not sure. I guess we'll see what happens. I'll try to keep the focus on the good, the funny and the silly things of the world and leave everything else to someone else.