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Slices of life

Childhood memories: Happiness is…

I remember a book from early childhood written

by Charles Schulz. It was titled, “Happiness Is” and it caused quite a stir amongst the preschool crowd (and beyond). For good reason.

Its message was simple, meaningful, ageless and timeless.

So timeless, in fact, that its simple idea remains meaningful and ageless to this day. Happiness is… everywhere.

It is all around us. It is ours for the finding and the taking. It is where each of us chooses to see it. Schulz’s book started with “Happiness is a warm puppy,” and it is in that vein where I’ll start.

Happiness is: Puppy breath.

A new and empty garbage can liner, that someone other

than you installed - without you knowing.

Laundry day - after it’s done.

An unloaded dishwasher.

Knowing you did the best you could.

Birds chirping A smile from a stranger A knowing glance Flipping the light switch and the room lights up.

Turning on the faucet and water comes out.

Putting the key in the ignition and the car starts.

Family get-togethers, no matter the day, time or occasion.

Breakfast for dinner.

Cake for breakfast.

Eating every day, whenever you are hungry.

Meeting a new friend who feels like an old friend.

Chatting with a friend you

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met in middle school band.

Reuniting with an old friend who is both an old friend and a new friend all at the same time.

Giving a compliment.

Being kind.

Growing a plant from seed.

A fall harvest.

Sunshine.

Cool, clear drinking water.

Finding gas at 10 cents less a gallon than it was last week.

That first sip of coffee in the morning.

Waking up without the alarm clock.

An unexpected phone call from a friend.

Frozen pizza (guilty pleasure).

An ice cream cone double scoop.

Those first moments after you’ve finished your daily workout.

A good hair day.

Putting on an old pair of jeans and finding they are a little looser than last time.

A clean kitchen.

Dirt under your fingernails after an afternoon of gardening.

Sandy towels after a day at the beach.

Freezie wrappers, poolside.

Remembering where you hid the good chocolate Getting it right the first

time, or maybe the second time - or even the third time.

Trying your best - every time.

Football Sunday.

March Madness.

A phenomenal triple play.

The final round of golf on a Sunday afternoon.

The Olympics - both summer and winter.

The final playoff game - in any sport.

A newfound book by your favorite author.

Helping a friend.

Help from friends.

A fully charged phone.

Discovering a new bingeworthy TV series.

A 100-year-old oak tree in your yard.

Learning what a cardinal’s call sounds like and then hearing it for the first time in real life.

Dew on the grass in the morning.

A perfectly cooked fried egg, A perfectly cooked steak.

A comfy pair of shoes.

Happy tears welling up in your eyes.

Healthy food that doesn’t taste healthy.

Returning home.

Knowing, without a doubt, where home is.

Happiness… it’s what we make of it. It is magic and miraculous. Happiness just is; and if that doesn’t make you happy, I’m not sure what will. (But I’ll keep trying.)

Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author.

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Our homemade zipline on the farm

On a warm summer day back in 1970 on our farm in Indiana, two of my older brothers and I decided it was time take our thrill seeking to the next level.

I was nine years old and

the next two brothers were just a little older. We had already spent much of the morning racing our bicycles around and around the farm and overcoming a few near accidents.

We had a pretty intense race track that we had laid out. The track wove its way like a long slithering snake around the circle drive way, Complete Prescription Service through the barn, out the barn door, through the barn Complete Prescription Service Most Insurance lot, over the cattle guard, Most Insurance Plans Accepted back across the drive way, Plans Accepted around the house, between the grain bins and finally across the finish line in front of the chicken coop.

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Then he came zooming down the rope holding on for dear life. It was a huge success and what a blast.

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milking the cows.

Dad helped him to his feet and over to the car, where we hopped in and were off to the hospital for a wrist x-ray. Yep, it was broken, and it happened on his very last run.

The doc put it in a cast, and we spent the week at my aunt and Uncles anyway. I spent the time bringing my brother glasses of water and his pain pills while he moaned and groaned all night long.

Some vacation that turned out to be. I was kind of mad that he had to take one last turn on the zipline that day, but in the end I became a little better servant because of it.

Jesus said, “I did not come to be served, but to serve and give my life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45. Serving is a great way to show the love of Christ to others, even when it’s your brother.

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my next older brother, John and I, took a couple more turns and then we heard our mom calling us to come in the house.

She and my Aunt Irene and Uncle Don had worked out a plan so that John and I could stay at their house for a few days of summer vacation. My Aunt and Uncle loved having us over and we loved staying with them as well.

I remember heading for the house when John called out, “Can you grab the rope, I want to take one more turn?” “Mom’s waiting,” I called. “Aw, come on, just once more,” he pleaded.

“Oh, alright,” I said, and trotted back to the far end of the rope. Sure enough, he got about half-way down and his hand slipped off the broken broom handle and down he fell, splat, right on the concrete on his back.

I ran over to him, and he wasn’t feeling too great, so I ran right into the barn and got my dad who was

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THE SHOPPER

Thursday, May 26, 2022

HIRING: FULL AND PART TIME SERVICE AND TIRE TECHNICIANS! Brake, Alignment, Chassis Specialists Come To The Roscoe Location To Interview

SHOCKS OR STRUTS

20 OFF

$

OIL CHANGE SERVICE Standard

18 $ 5999 $

88

Full Synthetic

Includes Top Off Service

• Most vehicles • Install new oil filter • Refill up to 5 quarts motor oil (Additional quarts extra) • Lubricate chassis (if applicable) • $3.00 disposal fee

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99

Includes Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Ask about a FREE TIRE ROTATION!

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6/1/2022

ANY SERVICE OF $150 OR MORE

ANY SET OF 4 SHOCKS OR STRUTS Installed in store recommended. 50,000 Miles

May not be combined with any other offer or coupon.

Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 6/1/2022

High Mileage

$

25 OFF

$

ALIGNMENT SPECIAL

10 OFF

$

Most Vehicles

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other coupon or discount.

See store for details. Expires 6/1/2022

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 6/1/2022

40 OFF

$

ANY SERVICE OF $250 OR MORE

ROTATE & BALANCE

10 OFF

$

INCLUDES: Inflate tires to proper pressure • Computer spin balance all 4 wheels • Includes 4-tire rotation • Mag wheels and some trucks extra • TPMS service extra May not be combined with any other offer or coupon.

Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Offer expires 6/1/2022

Must present coupon at time of service.

Not valid with any other offer or tires. Expires 6/1/2022

NEED WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE BUT SHORT ON $$$$?

Now Available

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INTEREST

UPTO 100 DAYS $3,000!

FOR

STORE SPECIAL THE WORKS PASSENGER

1) Lube, Oil Change & FILTER (up to 5 quarts of 10w30 Motor Oil) 2) Check Fluid Levels & Top Off A: Coolant in Reserve Tank & Condition B: Power Steering Fluid & Condition C: Fill Wash Fluid (REAL Wash Fluid ) D: Transmission Fluid Level & Condition of Fluid E: Brake Fluid & Condition of Fluid 3) Inspect Belts & Hoses 4) Inspect Tires & Correct Air Pressure 5) Rotate Tires 6) Inspect Thickness of Brake Pads 7) Check Vehicle Charging System A: Test Output of Alternator B: Load Test The Battery C: Check Condition of Battery Connections

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$

95 Plus Disposal Fee & Sales Tax

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TIRES

40 OFF

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Any New Set of Four CS5 GRAND TOURING OR CS5 ULTRA TOURING TIRES May not be combined with any other offer or coupon. Some services not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase.

Offer expires 6/1/2022

YOUR LOW PRICE TIRE STORE! WWW.FFTIREWORLD.COM 1983 PAWLISCH DRIVE CHERRYVALE MALL

815-332-9445 RIGHT NEXT TO WATER TOWER

M-F 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

5257 SWANSON ROAD, ROSCOE 2 MILES S. OF HONONEGAH ELEVATOR ON RT. 251 M-F 8:00-5:30; SAT. 8:00-3:00

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