Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

My friend called me last night and she is going to become a grandparent! She's so happy and so am I. Her daughter and mine have been close friends since they were in kindergarden, and my daughter is so excited. Such joy brings smiles to everyone around it. I sat down this morning and wrote cards to my friend and the couple, and I know the happiness will keep reverberating. Yesterday it rained, too, which was pretty joyful in and of itself. And when we thought the showers were over, and so said our phones, more showers surprised everyone even into the night. The plants and flowers in the yard look bright and cheerful. I'm going to attempt to make my day as pleasant as can be, beginning with a good walk and later music as I read. I finished a terrific mystery last night: We Begin at the End, by Chris Whitaker. It's characters are gripping and the plot satisfying, and he takes his time to make us care completely about each of the characters, but especially the two children, Duchess and Robin. They are so fully developed I felt they were real. I'm saving it to take up to my son when I visit. I know he will love it.