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Happiness is that he came home a winner . . . 70 years ago

Happiness is the rich almost chocolatey taste of Kimbo Espresso napoletano

Happiness is new product available exclusively at Lowe's

Here.

Happiness is a sunny 76 degree F Sunday and a gin and tonic

Happiness is clean running water

One in nine in the world lacked access to safe water last year, about 11% of the world's population in 2014.

Happiness is an actual email from Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier

We miss you Garry! Enjoy the beach! WGN's nuts!

Yeah their nuts, and their ankles, too.

Johnsonville hits a homer with its all new Naturals line of sausages and bratwurst

I tried a package of the Mild Italian sausages last night, and they were tremendous, and no headache the day after either because they contain no MSG. The package says "Mild" but these sausages pack a nice little punch which reminds you of a hot Italian sausage without being hot.

They bake up a wonderful golden brown in the oven in no time at all, and go wonderfully with pasta and red sauce.

Thank you, Johnsonville.

Happiness is the first rain of spring

Sweet rain is falling

the grass is growing green

children look to heaven

their faces washing clean.

-- Honeytree's "Sweet Rain", 1973

"Modesty" meets up with Honesty

There once was a dame misnamed Modesty
who met up with a cad they called Honesty
he exclaimed with a leer
Ah, excuse me my dear
but your décolletage is delightfully chesty.

Spock is dead . . .

. . . live long and prosper, Spock.

Moderate coffee consumption associated with reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Parkinson's Disease

Harry Callahan doesn't take sugar in his coffee

Reported here:

In regards to food safety, updated and previously unexamined areas of food safety were studied. No previous DGACs [Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees] have reported on coffee/caffeine consumption and health. Currently, strong evidence shows that consumption of coffee within the moderate range (3 to 5 cups per day or up to 400 mg/d caffeine) is not associated with increased long-term health risks among healthy individuals. In fact, consistent evidence indicates that coffee consumption is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in healthy adults. Moreover, moderate evidence shows a protective association between coffee/caffeine intake and risk of Parkinson’s disease. Therefore, moderate coffee consumption can be incorporated into a healthy dietary pattern, along with other healthful behaviors. To meet the growing demand of coffee, there is a need to consider sustainability issues of coffee production in economic and environmental terms. However, it should be noted that coffee as it is normally consumed can contain added calories from cream, milk, and added sugars. Care should be taken to minimize the amount of calories from added sugars and high-fat dairy or dairy substitutes added to coffee.

Happiness is a break from the deep-freeze

Happiness is dark Swiss chocolate with lavender

Happiness is a hot buckwheat waffle on a cold day from the Breville Classic Round Waffle Maker

Model #BWM520XL produces crispy buckwheat waffles from a PFOA-free die-cast aluminum surface.

Available at Williams-Sonoma.

Happiness is finding French Green Lentils at the vegetarian foods emporium

Happiness is finding four Cafe Au Lait Cups by Apilco for my birthday

Lately my Italian sausage comes from G. B. Russo & Son of Grand Rapids, Michigan

They always run out of the "hot", which is the most popular here at home. So I often have to get the sweet, which is just fine, and one they call "wine and cheese", which I've grown to crave. The latter reminds me just a little of a veal bratwurst, but only because the color is similar after cooking. The flavor is delightful with my own naked sweet roma tomato sauce.

I hope to go there again, tomorrow.

Happiness is gas . . . at $1.66/gallon in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hey! Gas makes babies smile, so why not me?

Garbagello's Pizza and Pasta . . .

. . . where tonight's pizza tastes just like last night's, because it probably is.

Garbagello's, where WE scrape the plate for YOU!

Garbagello's. Looks like garbage, tastes like garbage, this time, every time! Garbagello's!

1-800-555-2345