Happiness – NealEnJoy

Five Friday Happy Bringers 9/11/26

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

It is a bit difficult to write about Happiness today, because of course it is the anniversary of one of the most horrendous days in our nation’s recent history. And it is the day after putting our sweet feline kitty to sleep. But I will try.

1. First of all, the ability to feel and experience emotions, even the really tough ones.

2. A beautiful evening walk along the Savannah River a few blocks from our place and encountering a huge cargo ship heading out to sea and on to Marseille, France.

3. Daughter Amy’s medical company here in Savannah, Coastal Care Partners, winning multiple awards announced in the current edition of Savannah Magazine.

4. All these little Jesus figurines that keeping popping up. I’m not sure of their exact purpose, but they always made me smile.

Have you seen them around where you live?

5. Joyful memories of Benny and his 17 1/2 years of enjoying life.

May you enjoy life this weekend!

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Five Friday Happy Bringers 9/4/26

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1. Robert and me enjoying an Atlanta Braves home game.

“Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks
I don’t care if I never get back
Let me root, root, root for the home team
If they don’t win it’s a shame …”

BTW, it was a shame, darn it.

But still a grand old time.

2. And what’s a baseball game without a foot-long hotdog?!

3. The ability to smile … and mean it.

4. Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, one of our favorite spots to hang out when we visit the ATL.

5. Taking a closer look at the very artistic children’s playground at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.

It was imagined and designed back in 1976 by terrific artist Isamu Noguchi.

May you get some playing done this weekend!

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Five Friday Happy Bringers 8/28/26

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1. Sunset’s beauty. It never gets old.

2. Key Lime Pie.

House made at Aunt Kate’s Restaurant, South Ponte Vedra

3. Feeling good physically. What a blessing it is when it happens.

4. Benny insisting on resting atop a bunch of plastic grocery bags.

5. The necessity of flowers.

Joyful last weekend of August to you!

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Five Friday Happy Bringers 8/21/26

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1.Seeing Robert.

2. My blackberry, raspberry and whipped cream waffles for breakfast.

3. Having an appetite (or appetites).

4. Lighting a candle and saying a prayer at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine the other day. For peace of heart for us all.

And what colorfully beautiful Spanish architecture and artwork.

5. Reminding myself to embrace the beauty and promise of each new morning .

Wishing you a promising weekend.

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Five Friday Happy Bringers 8/14/26

Posted on August 14, 2026August 20, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1. For some reason, my little half & half dribbling made me smile this morning at the coolest little coffee shop in St. Augustine near where we are staying in Florida.

2. Keeping an inviting bowl of fruits and vegetables on the kitchen island. To eat, yes, but also just to … see.

3. The summer sunshine.

4. Having 17 year-old Benny with us on our longer August stay at South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

5. Being able to smile, even on a bad hair day.

May you have a Smile-Worthy Weekend ahead.

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Five Friday Happy Bringers 7/31/26

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1. Neat ceiling lights at the Ponte Vedra YMCA.

2. Sunrise at the beach.

3. Our hands. That can reach.

4. Stopping to smell the roses, no matter how strong or weak the aroma.

5. Delightfully Pretty in Pink.

May your Friday Evening Sunset bring Comfort and Peace.

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Five Friday Happy Bringers 7/24/26

Posted on July 24, 2026July 30, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts

1. My rainbow!

We are back for a couple of weeks in Ponte Vedra Beach. Each afternoon follows a pre-determined set of events. Around three or four, dark clouds make their way above the surf directly in front our balcony. Then a pretty rainbow (sometimes two!) appear in front of us.

Thank you, Universe, for your spectacular show! And for my Mr. Rainbow.

2. One of the bathrooms in the condo where we are staying/freeloading …

I love the driftwoody mirror.

3. Sunshine!

4. Little Free Libraries. Even at the beach!

5. Sea shells.

May beauty surround you this weekend.

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Sometime

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Neal Saye

Sometime all you need is a change of scenery …

Robert and I are back down in Ponte Vedra, Florida at the oceanfront condo my daughter is renting for six months, as she contemplates expanding her medical business down here. So of course we find ways to finagle our way here as often as possible.

I swim 20 lamps each morn at 7:30 before the sun becomes a broiler.

This summer, I am attempting to write a memoir about the challenge of “marrying” my previous straight life (to Donna) and my current gay life (with Robert). And what a challenge!

Here’s my sunny study in the condo where I’m attempting to write …