Happy

Last night I had dinner with family at a terrific restaurant along the coast in Malibu, and the view didn't disappoint-

However, it is December, and we had to call for backup- and the staff was kind enough to provide us with some blankets to cover up in as we sniffled through our meal.

But my favorite parts of the evening were when my seventeen-month old niece would randomly tap her chest, and declare: ... happy...I'm happy!

Now, even if you're not the type to gush over babies, you might have to be a robot to not find delight in her simple declaration of good living-

Of course, she's only a year and half old- not yet burdened by the thoughts of making her way through the world...no bills to pay, no heartaches to endure, no worries about her future.  She just offers her uncluttered homage to living life in the present.

Of course, I suppose it's also possible she was just saying: ...hungry...I'm hungry!

Hmm...

Happy Holidays!!!