I don’t know about you, but after two full weeks (now in the middle of the third) of connectivity issues at work… then having to clean up somebody else’s mess after yesterday’s thoughtless happening… followed later in the evening with me having to leave my cozy spot on the couch to help Peter wedge the car out of the snow and ice and into the garage (shades of last winter?)… and now today, expecting more snow and wondering whether or not we’ll be able to go to our planned evening of trivia – well, let’s just say that I am definitely ready for something to brighten my day.
So how about some Wildcard Wednesday happiness?
Wanna play?
(If you missed the inaugural Wildcard Wednesday post, check it out to see what all the fun is about!)
All you have to do is comment below with two numbers – the first between 1 and 612 (i.e., the number of pages in the book) and the second between 1 and 30 (i.e., the approximate number of happy items listed on each page) – and I’ll consult 14,000 things to be happy about and give YOU something to be happy about! (If there aren’t enough items on the page you choose, never fear – I’ll just keep counting over to the next page so you won’t miss out on any happy goodness.)
Before you jump in and comment, however, know that there are no guarantees as to what you’ll end up with (as you might have guessed from the “Wildcard Wednesday” moniker!) – your chosen happy item might turn out to be whimsical or evocative, silly or inspirational, perfectly timed or completely inappropriate… it might spark a memory, a question, a conversation… or hey, it might even give you an idea for a story or blog post! But no matter what, I think it’ll be fun… and I’d love it if you’d join in!
So, are you ready to play?
Give me some numbers and I’ll give you some happy!
Twitter: wedbyjean
February 4, 2015
Saw your post from last week, found it intriguing, and was going to send in a page & line number. But with all the “hustle & bustle” … well, didn’t get around to it. Thanks for sharing this opportunity again. Let’s go with 120 & 28.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
So glad you came back for a dose of happiness! Your happy for today is “preventative medicine.” 🙂
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Twitter: wedbyjean
February 5, 2015
Wow! My happy of “preventative medicine” was so apropos for this week.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Perfect – I love it!
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Twitter: Joy\'s Book Blog
February 4, 2015
I used random.org to get 545 and 19.
I’ll check back later to see what that gets me! This is more fun than the lottery.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
You get “blue light bulbs” today – I haven’t seen one of those in years!
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Twitter: Joy\'s Book Blog
February 4, 2015
I saw blue light bulbs (tiny ones) at Christmas! And they made me happy.
Joy Weese Moll ( recently posted… The House on Mango Street #BookReview
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Nice! Perfect choice, then!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Twitter: snarkymommawith
February 4, 2015
Lets see what I can get to maybe put in my pencil box from last week. Hmm, page 356 # 78
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
Hmmm… 78 is too high, but how about 7? That would be “the Avon Lady”.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
What fun! I choose page #32, and happy item #23
Bethany M. recently posted… Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him–for All Five Love Languages!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
Absolutely! Your happy for today is, “the patter of dozens of feet on pavement.”
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Twitter: shyvish
February 4, 2015
Such a lovely idea! I am game. For number 1, I choose: 245 and for number 2, I choose: 15
Hope your snow days see a speedy end!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
Thank you – me too! For your happy today, you get “mental files.”
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
361
24
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
Your happy for today is “spring onions”!
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OK … happy to have spring onions mixed with other food but not so much eating them plain!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 4, 2015
LOL, same here! I do love them in a salad or an omelette, though.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Twitter: RamblinGarden
February 4, 2015
Last week, I got “pull-out trays and fold-out pantries”. That book obviously knows how disorganized I am. I’ll give this another try. 539 and 2.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
LOL! Well, this week your choice is “the bottom line.” 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Twitter: itsaboutpretty
February 4, 2015
I choose 611 & 29
Laurel, I love this!
Mary recently posted… Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Your happy for the day is “a silk pocket handkerchief” – sounds lovely!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Cleaning up after co-workers or employees mistakes is annoying, and reactionary. I try to help them on the front end, to avoid costly issues on the back end. Sometimes it works, other times not so well.
Myke Todd recently posted… Sleeping On a Train (sonnet)
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Ah, the computer issues have nothing to do with my co-workers – they are as frustrated as I am! I work with a pretty great bunch of people. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Some random wildcard happy sounds fitting for a rainy day! My numbers are 483 and 14.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Yes indeed! You get “dipping soup toward the far edge of the bowl.”
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
13 and 13 please
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Hmmm, “breadfruit” – I’ve never tried that!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
I think I’ll stick to bread and fruit thanks! This process is highly addictive, though. Wild Card Wednesday is a gateway drug!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
LOL, glad you like it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
Great idea!
How about 456 and 6
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Glad you like it! Your happy for the day is, “chalet-type motel units with their own balconies and view of the mountains.” Sounds like a great getaway!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
589 and 24, please
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
Ooooh, you get “Athens by night.” Now that’s something I’d love to see!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Wildcard Wednesday No. 3
My comment got cut off!!
Thank you, Laurel, for being my crystal ball of happiness
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2015
You are most welcome! 🙂
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