Now And Then I Think About Getting Another

TATTOO !

I say another .  Did you know that for my 70th Birthday I got a tattoo of a Bluebird of Happiness .

Life was feeling pretty good but not as good as it does now !

A Sweet Little Bluebird On My Shoulder . 

And, the color has remained vibrant.

This is something I posted some years past and you might find it of interest . Let me tell you a little about the "Bluebird of Happiness".  It has a long and varied history that goes back at least to 1909 when a play was written by Maurice Maeterlinck called "The Bluebird". It was about two children who go on a magic journey looking for the Bluebird of Happiness. They don't find it, and when they return home they discover it's been in their back yard all along.

Another story is that in 1948 Art Mooney and his Orchestra had a best-selling record about the Bluebird of Happiness. The words were written by Edward Heyman and Harry Parr Davies.

Here are the lyrics - - -

(verse)
The beggar man and his mighty king are only
different in name,
For they are treated just the same by fate.
Today a smile and tomorrow tears,
We're never sure what's in store,
So learn your lesson before to late, so

(refrain)
Be like I, hold your head up high,
Till you find a bluebird of happiness.
You will find a greater peace of mind
Knowing there's a bluebird of happiness.
And when he sings to you,
Though you're deep in blue,
You will see a ray of light creep through,
And so remember this, life is no abyss
Somewhere there's a bluebird of happiness.

Life is sweet, tender and complete
When you find the bluebird of happiness.
You will find perfect peace of mind
When you find the bluebird of happiness.
Two hearts that beat as one,
"Neath a new found sun,
We are in a world that's just begun,
And you must sing his song, as you go along,
When you find the bluebird of happiness.

YES, I HAVE FOUND MY BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS .

So - - - maybe , since 10 years have past and I am now 80 years old , perhaps  a sweet little tattoo that shows these loving creatures that symbolize for me the unconditional love that I have received from all of my pets throughout my life would be a good choice ?  Nothing to fancy but with a little color !

A long time ago when I saw this image there was and continues to be something that draws me toward it .  It says so much to me ! Maybe - showing Heart Love !

Did you know that there is a National Recognition Day for almost everything ? ? ?

Be sure to check back soon to see and learn something crazeeeeeeeeeeeey !  

Enjoy Your Weekend .

Mary