Things that make the world a better place:

Glitter

Flowers in December

Fluffy pillows

Chicken noodle soup

The Sunday Comic section, or “funny papers” as my Mom called it

Chocolate chips

Barney Fife

A brand new wooden pencil freshly sharpened

A man younger than 40 who holds the door open for a woman of any age

Press’n Seal

Tricycles

People who still use those order pads with carbon paper in between

Children who sing nice songs in the middle of a store with no regard for anyone else, and adults who do the same

Bookmarks

Common English translation of the Bible

Lamplight

Jigsaw puzzles

Handmade potholders

…and for these things, I am grateful.