Reasons to be cheerful: Part 1

Despite the evidence provided by most of the 100 plus postings that now comprise my blog, I'm not really a miserable old git. Really, I'm not. No, honestly, I'm not. OK, perhaps I am some of the time but, I hasten to add, not without complete justification. I mean, look at the state of the world.....Ooops, there I go again!
Seriously, there are many things that bring me great joy and pleasure and I've decided to weave some of these into my blog. I thought I'd start off by acknowledging one of the biggest things that makes me cheerful and that is......................the fact that I wake up every morning. Being able to open my eyes is such a good start to the day. Long may it be so.