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The Porky Pigs’ Pot Of Gold

On our way to visit the two pot-bellied pigs, there is a visit to the kennel and a stop to feed the three whinnying horses. Apples are the horses’ tasty treat. We also give them a verbal warning that we will be back for a ride after the pigs are fed.
We march toward the kennel where Peanut, Chloe, Opus, and Hobbs are waiting. Squirt is running free, and so is one other pup whose name eludes me. The mighty mutts herald our arrival with quite a cacophony of howls, barks, and “Who the heck are you?” We make friends anyway. “Aunt Annie” comes along with the porky pigs’ pot of gold…watermelons and apples. Much to our dismay, “Aunt Annie” has to use some mighty muscle nudging to eject them from their hot hooch. Now no offense, but looking at them, we are sure they will gobble up the goodies ASAP. Ha! The have the last oink. They slowly trudge right into their private swimming pool. Not to be outdone by “Aunt Annie’s” double pond, they sit down in theirs. Plop! They snort, “Thank you very much, but we would rather eat later!”. The sun is too sinister. With indifference, they waddle past the tempting watermelon. “Aunt Annie”-dug-ditch water wins.

Positive Psychology Is Playful Pausing!

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© 2009 Dr. Judy Krings

On our way to visit the two pot-bellied pigs, there is a visit to the kennel and a stop to feed the three whinnying horses. Apples are the horses’ tasty treat. We also give them a verbal warning that we will be back for a ride after the pigs are fed.

We march toward the kennel where Peanut, Chloe, Opus, and Hobbs are waiting. Squirt is running free, and so is one other pup whose name eludes me. Keep Reading…

Bouncing Bobbers

What kid wouldn’t love catching blue gills after their fishing rod was barely cast into the inviting clear water so cleverly colored by biodegradable aqua dye? In the water a scant few minutes, the bobber is bouncing under the water, quick as a wink. Even 60 year old Grammy Judy is squealing with delight. OK, so what if she is a whuss. Annie, with a little diligent teasing, puts worms on the line. And what if the line gets tangled because Grammy is winding the line in her usual left-handed backward manner. Problem-solving, thoughtful, ever-thinking “Aunt Annie” retrieves a left-handed fishing rod! Grammy is in heaven hauling up her you-would-have-thought-it-was-a-marlin prized bluegill bounty. She loves it as “Aunt Annie” lovingly rescues each fish and launches them back into their floating freedoms. Funny how those bluegills come right up to the shore as if to tease, “You can’t catch me!”. Oh, but we did!
Speaking of freedom, the little minnows have it made, their tiny mouths protected from all those big shiny hooks. You can almost hear them traveling in their collective crowd, cajoling the bluegills, “We may be tiny weeny, but we own this pond!”

Positive Psychology Is Problem Solving!

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© 2009 Dr. Judy Krings

What kid wouldn’t love catching blue gills after their fishing rod was barely cast into the inviting clear water so cleverly colored by biodegradable aqua dye? In the water a scant few minutes, the bobber is bouncing under the water, quick as a wink.

Even 60 year old Grammy Judy is squealing with delight. OK, so what if she is a whuss. Annie, with a little diligent teasing, puts worms on the line. And what if the line gets tangled because Keep Reading…

“Aunt Annie’s” Lofty View

Positive Psychology Is About Savoring Life!

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© 2009 Dr. Judy Krings

The $27,000 “big front end digger thing machine” (obviously a distant cousin related to the tall, skinny lopper thing “Aunt Annie”" brings to Grammy’s to cut off branches”) are honored to serve as a hitching post. The trio of real horses in the paddock no doubt feel very important to deserve a 27K much needed “fence post”. They rationalize that “Aunt Annie” wants them to be safe. The real truth is they are irritated as all get out. Keep Reading…

A Visit To “Aunt Annie’s” Cabin

If you had all the colors of the rainbow in your back pocket, what would you paint as a perfect day with your grand kids?
Our two cute and inquisitive little grand daughters are joyfully awaiting a special moment. For the very first time, they are going to meet their mysterious “Aunt Annie” of creature/critter fame.
Each summer Annie generously drops off large pails of wiggly tadpoles that keep the girls mesmerized and fascinated for hours. She researched and thoughtfully printed out “How to Identify Your Frog and Russian Tortoise” instructions. Annie is the thorough and caring sort.
They knew her kindness already, but only by proxy. Their beloved pet Russian tortoise, Gregorski, Greg for short, was rescued from the mouth of one of Aunt Annie’s overly exuberant dogs. When Annie asked “Would the girls want a tortoise?”, I knew that terrapin was going to truck his way into their town! Terrifically tame tortoise in toe, and armed with food and care directions, Annie skillfully organized the “No, Judy, it isn’t a turtle” transfer. The girls wondered why an unknown lady would bestow upon them their first beloved pet.
The colors will never fade. It will be the kind of day whose freeze-framed photos will bring a gentle smile to my face and hopefully to all our faces.

Positive Psychology In Action!

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If you had all the colors of the rainbow in your back pocket, what would you paint as a perfect day with your grand kids?

Our two cute and inquisitive little grand daughters, Gracie and Faye, are joyfully awaiting a special moment. For the very first time, they are going to meet their mysterious “Aunt Annie” Keep Reading…

Happy 4th Of July

1199995_fireworksJuly 4th…Colors bursting forth on the horizon. Is it red, white, and blue fireworks…

paint by the number’s…fingerpaint… a rainbow…a kaleidoscope…or perhaps a bouquet of flowers?

How will you paint your world today?

I color your world happy.