“Is it really Friday?”
“Looks like UPS to me.”
Friday already. Seems like this week was an eternity. It was a great Christmas touched with sadness. Makes one believe that sadness is in the world just to make sure we all know happiness when we have it. I think I’ll cling to that thought. I’ll visit it a little more in the JohnKu
On the writing front, Gwen and I have completed all the editing in our capability and now we need professional help. Our manuscript is ready to send to the editor.
This is the last Friday of 2018. I have to say this year could have been better. I don’t think I will be sad to see 2019 offer a new opportunity. I hope you all have a great weekend.
Sadness by John W. Howell © 2018
Why sadness exists?
For no other reason than . . .
To frame happiness.
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That’s a lovely thought, John. Have a Happy and Successful New Year 2019! 🙂 — Suzanne
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I think you have it just right, John. Best wishes in the New Year.
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I think your Johnku is exactly right. I’m ready for the New year, too.
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Thank you, Denise.
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Your poignant photo beautifully captures life’s mysteries, John. May 2019 bring you and yours joy abundant. Happy New Year.
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Thank you, Gwen. Happy New Year to you as well.
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So very true.
Peace, love and best wishes in the New Year.
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All of these are my wish for you as well.
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That’s a beautiful JohnKu. I agree, 2018 has been a rough year. Wishing you and your family a more peaceful year ahead.
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Thank you, Jill. I wish the same to you.
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Your fine, truthful haiku reminds me of these lines from William Blake: “Joy and woe are woven fine, A clothing for the soul divine, Under every grief and pine, Runs a joy with silken twine.” Here’s to a 2019 with a little more joy woven into its fabric.
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Thank you, Linda. Fine words indeed.
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Perfect Johnku this week accompanied by a perfect photo. It looks like they are looking for Bailey…
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Thanks, Lynne
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This has definitely been a week that runs oddly. Couldn’t tell what day of the week it was for most of it. Think I just wanted it to be over. Hope you have a good weekend and that 2019 treats both of us nicely.
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I hope so too. Charles. Thank you.
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Perfect JohnKu. Poignant and true, and just perfect.
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🙂
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I LOVE the Haiku, John. My mom always said if we never had rain, we wouldn’t appreciate the sunshine. She was right!
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So true, Jan
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That’s a good thought, John. Let’s all hope that 2019 is a good one.
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Thank you, Dan.
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A lovely thought! ♥
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Thank you, Billy Ray
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I’ve always believed that, John. Wishing you and yours a joyous 2019.
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Thank you, Staci.
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John, wishing you and yours every good thing in 2019. Hugs on the wing.
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Thank you, Teagan. Hugs to you.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you, Jaye and Anita.
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You are welcome, John…
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It has been such a challenging year, my friend. I’ll raise a glass to you and yours on New Year’s Eve and wish you a memorable 2019 for all the right reasons. Hugs.
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Thank you, Soooz. All the best to you in 2019.
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😊I’m already counting down the hours.
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I truly do believe we have sadness to appreciate the happy.
And you year does end on a sad note, to be sure…
I wish you and yours a 2019 filled with bliss
Lotsa love,
Dale
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Thank you, Dale. I hope you 2019 is
sublime. Hugs
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Thank you.
Hugs shared.
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Sadness frames happiness … brilliant!
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Thank you, Frank
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Well put. I’m so sorry. All you sad people over there ( including the little one, so hard).
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I do believe, John, that without sorrow we would not appreciate or understand joy and peace. I’m so sorry for your sorrow. We need a better year.
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Great Johnku, John. Sorry about the sadness. Happy New Year.
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Perfect Johnku. You are so right … we wouldn’t know happiness if we didn’t have sadness, we wouldn’t know joy if we didn’t have grief. I say good riddance to 2018 and bring on 2019! Hugs!
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Love those pups.
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Thanks, Hook.
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Reblogged this on Loleta Abi.
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Thanbk you, Traci.
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[…] via Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF […]
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Thank you, Traci.
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