The Power and Promise of A Good Smile
We’ve got too much harsh about the land. Too much fear-mongering, road rage, racism, partisan rancor. Too little kindness and thoughtful interaction in many settings. We’ve been spread too thin through the Covid experience, have lost considerable patience and resilience as we’re tested in various ways. We find ourselves depressed, frustrated and disappointed in ourselves and others. Children listen and watch. They know. We know.
How nice it is to be positively disarmed by a smile. Among family, friends or from the perfect/imperfect stranger. An unexpected smile is often exactly what we needed. The Gods of Merriment and Mirth seem to know how to finesse the delivery. And we’re the lucky beneficiaries. Let’s enjoy some delightful examples…As we savor these smiles, let’s be mindful of our behaviors, and consider how kindness and some strategic smiles can accomplish much good. ENJOY!
Sara Bird, George Jones, Annette and myself…photo by Brenda Ladd
The Fabulous Carlozzi siblings…Joe, Annette and Allan…by Brenda Ladd…
Annette and myself celebrating Craig Hester and Felicia at their wedding party…
Three great smiles from Joe Ealy, Bob “Daddy-O” Wade and Bill Wittliff at a Wittliff Collections reception…
Mike Blair, Karin Richmond and me on Central Texas adventure…photo by Creek Cafe (Boerne) staff…
Grammy winner Craig Hella Johnson (Conspirare) with his new friend at The Snake Farm…
Goofy prompts a smile from my Dad at Disneyworld. He just told my Dad that DeSantis is toast…
My Dad, Maurice Bullock, with his friend George Bush at a Midland, Tx. dedication…
Mr. Lucky with two great smiles…on Lynne Dobson and Annette…
Great smiles on Lance Shriner and Sara Hickman…photo by “Daddy-O” Wade…
How can one not smile when in Ann’s presence…Tom Brokaw and I couldn’t help ourselves…by Charlie Guerrero…
Love these smiles from Kerry Awn and my son Clayton…photo by Ranch 616…
A plethora of smiles from Cora, Clayton and my darling grandchildren…
Two Redheaded Strangers and Me…Celebrating the ACL “Willie” bronze...photo by Robert Godwin…
Another grand champion smile from “Ms. Media,” Judy Maggio…photo by KLRU…
I’m so lucky to live with this Great Lady…who makes me smile…photo by Sarah Bork Hamilton…
HEY, HOW ABOUT A SMILE? THANKS! THAT’S A WRAP…
SMILES…Inexpensive, effective, spontaneous or practiced, tailor-made, cheerful, welcoming, disarming, affirming…you choose other descriptives.
Smiles can make all the difference. But someone has to make the effort. Be that person!