Things that make me happy:

Giving and receiving spontaneous gifts of homemade food items.

Taking compost out of the composter. How magical is it that food turns into dirt in just a few short months?

Laying in bed at night and hearing the channel marker bell, the fog horns, and other sounds from the ocean.

Sitting on the futon watching a movie surrounded by husband, dog, and cat.

Being on a nordic ski trail in the middle of the woods with not a soul in sight.

That the A-1 lentils package recommends serving Ranch-Style Lentil Casserole with: "pineapple-cream salad, dill pickles, and peanut bars."