Tonight I am the richest man in the world.

[Botany]

My son, now 15 going on 25 is on the couch with his black labrador, Flubie, playing snuggle monster with him
as they watch the "The Simpsons' movie" on t.v.. We have some Mexican food on the stove and some ice cream for
later ..... tomorrow is another day but as of now I am the richest man in the world.

best to all of you,
Botany

[Ken Burch]

1. That wins the award for most positive post of the day.

thank you.

[Atticus]

7. It's a wise man who knows what you know. nt

[Wilms]

2. And the fact that you see that is all the better.

Just wonderful.

[lunatica]

3. Yes, you are

[Uncle Joe]

4. Peace to you Botany,

enjoy the Karma.:thumbsup:

[ZombieHorde]

5. Will you buy me a new PS3 video game?

:evilgrin:

[Botany]

10. already did ...... X box 360

:rofl:

for him.

[ZombieHorde]

14. I hope he is happy playing MY game!!!!!!

:P

[obliviously]

6. Thanks! That put a smile on my face.

[spanone]

been there...kids have grown ....enjoy while you can...

peace

[rwheeler31]

8. Yes you are, a beautiful picture thanks.

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[malaise]

23. should you

be on this lovely thread.

[omega minimo]

42. LOL

:yourock:

[niyad]

38. welcome to DU

[bridgit]

11. ^_^

:kick:

[Parker CA]

12. That's awesome. Best post on DU in weeks!! Enjoy it!!

[Randall Flagg]

13. Well, if you are the richest can I borrow a

Taco or enchilada and a dip of ice cream?

Recommended for a bright spot on a dark day.

[Botany]

16. Sorry ...

It is burritos w/ beans, chorizo, peppers, onions, cilantro, and cheese ...... french vanilla ice cream
tomato and habanero tambian


AW Root Beer for the kid and a little Myers Rum for me.

Stop on over!

[Donnachaidh]

61. now you need to take some of that french vanilla and the AW Rootbeer and make a float!

Ye Gads! I'm drooling just thinking about it!

[xxqqqzme]

68. mmmmm Myers rum

my favorite, little twist of lime. Damn that sounds good.

[mdmc]

15. good times

good times

[Gregorian]

17. I wish I could share some of my Serra do Boné espresso with you.

Gratitude. Health.

[WolverineDG]

18. k&r

:hi:

dg

[gateley]

19. Bookmarking. I need to remember this lesson daily. Thank you. nt

[malaise]

20. Enjoy the moment

Lucky dad

[ProdigalJunkMail]

21. EPIC WIN!

[grasswire]

22. moments to remember

I've been going to bed at night this week grateful beyond words for knowing that I'll be safe all night in my warm bed and that there are hot and cold running water taps in the next room. Clean water. If I'm sick in the night paramedics will come and minister to me -- they are just two blocks away in a fully stocked firehouse. We are blessed more than we deserve to be sometimes.

[Berry Cool]

58. Pretty much the same here.

Thinking, "Wow. When I turn on my faucets, water comes out--as much water as I want. There's even water in my toilet to flush away the stuff I don't want in my house. I can turn the heat on or off. I can get in a warm bed and sleep and know no one will disturb me or try to hurt me. And there's this amazing box in my kitchen that has food in it that I want to keep cold so I can eat it later, and tomorrow morning I can go get food out of that and my cupboards and eat it.

"Yeah, I would sure like a job, so I don't ever have to worry about losing this. But right now, I feel pretty rich."

[FedUpWithIt All]

24. All the best to you and yours.

And thank you. It is a wonderful image. :)

[lpbk2713]

25. You are indeed fortunate that you realize it.

Some people have at one time or another the same situation
as you but they never realize they had it until it is gone.


:thumbsup: :hi: :thumbsup:

[endless october]

26. k/r

[bigwillq]

27. That's awesome!

Enjoy it! :) :hi:

[Happyhippychick]

28. "I am rich because my needs are few". K&R

[reggie the dog]

71. can I steal that from you?

that quote is great. Is it yours or from someone else?

[Happyhippychick]

75. My husband said it once to me but I'm pretty sure he ripped it off from someone else. It's yours!

[leftygolfer]

29. I think we all needed this post

Thank you

[glitch]

30. Happy New Year!! :) nt

[Patsy Stone]

31. Very recommended.

Did I ever tell you you are my Fave?

[Botany]

33. please don't tell the otters

still my # 1 EDV ..... honest

[LuckyLib]

32. Thanks for reminding us how wealthy we are -- wealth that is unmeasurable,

which we need to spread by appreciating it and paying it forward by a kind word, a kind smile, or a random act of kindness.

[postulater]

34. Spider-Pig!!!!!

[emilyg]

35. Kick - thanks

[MindandSoul]

36. You are one of the few people in America who gets it!

That's what's important. . .and that's what we want to keep!

[cliffordu]

37. Nice picture.

and yep - we are very rich.

[niyad]

39. k and r for a very wise man

[shireen]

40. i wonder how many of those wall street thugs have that kind of wealth ...

i'm glad your life is good. you deserve the best.

[reggie the dog]

72. sure they do, but they are likely too busy

what with golf, tennis, clubbing with whores and the like, who has time for the wife and kids.....

[bleever]

41. While I doubt that "Botany" is your real name,

I can't help but think of you as a real buddy.

[ChiciB1]

51. AAWWWWW, I Have TWO Chocolate Labs & Thankfully They Understand

when I get down in the dumps and come to my aid! Always loved BIG dogs, but small dogs have BIG HEARTS too!

Mine are named Shawnee & Dakota... wish I had a picture to post, but I've never gotten that far with posting pictures and only have the ones I can print from my PC! Tried to post here, but screwed up... I'm NO techie for sure!!

Beautiful dog... adorable!

Yes, it's good that we have home, water & food! Remember the goods things... it helps in times like these!

And to all who don't enjoy these things, THE HOMELESS and destitude... I'm sorry, I really am... we need to help!

[DeschutesRiver]

43. That is just a wonderful thought:)

made me smile, and I know exactly what you mean.

In the evening, when me and dh and our two older dogs are snuggled up on the couch, watching some tv with our bowls of ice cream, I look around at us and think for now, we are still here together, and that this very ordinary evening is a gift beyond measure.

Don't know why, but I've been having these thoughts a lot lately. I let the things going on that aren't so good right now on our horizon just slide away as I comfort myself with the happiness of the present, of this small moment in time when things are briefly all good.

Take care.

[bridgit]

44. ^

:kick:

[The Doctor.]

45. LOL! That was last night with my 15 y/o...

Playing on the couch with his Dachshund 'Gir', while watching "Serenity".

But we had pork tenderloin + popsicles.

:toast: To true wealth!

[Ferretherder]

46. Beautiful thought.

Beautiful picture.

...from, I'm sure, a beautiful person.

[chemenger]

47. I'm intrigued.

How do you play "snuggle monster"?

[peace frog]

48. Blessings on us all

that we may recognize that which truly matters in our lives.

God bless.

[peace13]

49. Sweet, sweet, sweet!

Thanks for this!

[bertman]

50. You are in very good company with the rest of us who are rich in so many ways.

Thanks for posting such an uplifting thought.

Rec.

[mod mom]

52. Same to you my friend!

[NoSheep]

53. I'll have what Botony's having!

[mmonk]

54. Recommended.

Great perspective.

[tomg]

55. Thanks for reminding me of what

really matters. It is all too easy to forget. Peace.

[kestrel91316]

56. I just posted on my blog the other day, in light of the dire straits of so many Haitians,

that I live like a queen. I have a clean, dry, safe, warm home all to myself (800 sf). I know where the next week's worth of meals are coming from (have all the ingredients). I have a closet and drawers full of clothes, and a large, soft, cozy bed. The two kitties are icing on the cake.

[Uben]

57. I took my black lab fishing this morning....

....and now he is destroying everything with his "power wagging" tail. I wish I could harness the energy in that tail. He peed about ten times, took a couple of dumps, sniffed out every bush. He wanted to get in the water, but since he's a house dog, he wasn't permitted this time. He's the only dog I have ever had that knows to ask permission to do things. I swear I know what he wants every time he gives me "the look".

Happy dog, happy man. All is well!

[Spacemom]

59. I have moments like that

where I'm just overwhelmed by how blessed I am. Good for you for recognizing it. :hug:

[Botany]

60. Thanx for all your posts

[BrklynLiberal]

62. and obviously one of the smartest men around.

I had an old friend, who has since passed away..and he told me once..."It is far better to want what you have than you have what you want."

Loved that guy..still do. Miss him every day.

[democrank]

63. Bless you, Botany

~PEACE~

[Melissa G]

64. Bots, That you can say that with a 15 year old IS really rich

I'm doubly rich with a 14 and almost 17 year old... But quite a bit grayer than before they were teens.
:loveya: :yourock: :hug:

[Initech]

65. Heh I was watching the Simpsons 20th season last night.

[Deep13]

66. George Bailey? nt

[reggie the dog]

73. so much cooler than Mr. Potter

[NikolaC]

67. K&R

That made me smile and hug my son :-).

[bvar22]

69. Thanks.

Joy, Peace, and Gratitude are ALWAYS in the Present Tense.

[reggie the dog]

70. happy times, me too

after a tiring day at work I got to come home and play leggos with my 2 year old girl.....

[elleng]

74. Felt similar recently,

after daughter called about her excitement starting 'teaching' as part of her college curriculum. No Flubie here, but tomorrow is another day!

Thanks, Botany

[KansDem]

76. My son turns 12 today!

I know what you mean...he and I are "best friends."

We watch classic movies and "Rockford Files" episodes, then engage in echolalia! Sometimes we're both laughing so hard we have tears in our eyes!

He does great impersonations of James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson, Walter Mathau, Chet Baker (the jazzer), George Loros ("Tony Boy" from Rockford), Anthony Zerbe ("Jack Skowron" from Rockford), and Stuart Margolin ("Angel" from Rockford). He has me laughing hysterically!

I know what you mean...

[kimmerspixelated]

77. Your grand appreciation of the moment

the power of now!... is THE ANSWER to the way we should live. To give thanks for the moments we have, is more than just a wonderful thing, it raises your vibration and everything and everyone around you! We're all made of electric energy and it's so exciting to hear something positive even thru and esp. from the DU!

Another thing: Men don't realize that when they show their happy side, they become more sexy than ever!!!

HAPPY!!! it works!

[jillan]

78. It's the little things in life that make life worth living.

And people who figure that out are the richest ones in the world....regardless of how much money they have.

Enjoy your riches!!

[truedelphi]

79. Great post Botany. It is those kinds a things we all need to have

K & R for you, your son and Flubie.