Bringing Back Better Things

Hey steemit writers and readers, remember me? I was swinging by my steemit account, and wondered, as I did, if I would remember how to sign in. Well, here I am! Easy-peasy! Some time back, I dropped the whole thing, and wasn't even sure if steemit was going strong or not, but I have been thinking about a particular blog entry that I had written, and wanted to grab it (and any others that I liked) for another blog that I now have.

But I must say, stepping in here made me smile, and I wonder if I should revisit this. However, I have SO many things to keep up with, as it is! None-the-less, this is a nice place to journal... and to see if your words gather any steam (pun intended).

So, while I'm here, I think I'd like to chat a bit about the beauty of thought provoking sayings, stories and even clean puns or riddles. Anyone out there love when you see people enjoy such sweet things as these? It's like a simple and clean happiness that can be derived from these, as opposed to having to be entertained with something edgy and indecent. I may think the edgy or indecent thing is funny, but I don't feel good about it.

I remember a long time ago (hmmm, yes, that was exactly half my life ago come to think of it), that I told a stranger whom I was chatting with, that I'd like to write a story (or book) one day about a nice family or something like that. She answered something to the effect of "it wouldn't sell -- people want to read about sex".

Well, if that's true, I don't need to write any story at all. Because I'm not about writing an edgy story to get sales. I've also grown up a lot and have had ALL these years to reflect on so many things -- including this conversation, now fuzzy in my mind. I have even been through tough times that would make a good story! My conclusion? I must have been right that I CAN write an innocent story and it be successful, because that is what "The Waltons" was all about! I know some (like Carol Burnett) have poked a little fun at it, but truthfully, it was successful! And I don't know about you, but I still watch "The Waltons" from time to time! I love it!

And think of other successful and innocent -- even thought-provoking -- cartoons, like "The Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz.

My point is, bring back the clever riddles, and the corny (but not annoying) jokes, and the happy stories. You can keep it real, of course, as difficult circumstances in a story make the happy times better, but let's enjoy the wholesomeness of all that. It peaceful to our hearts and full of happiness too!

Oh, and one more thing before I go: Did you hear about the boy who swallowed some coins and was taken to the hospital? His grandmother called the hospital to ask how he was, and the nurse said, "No change yet."

I hope you have a great week, everyone! And Merry Christmas to you all!

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8