Happy Hour in Rector, AR

It's 4:00 somewhere!  Most likely, it's 4 o'clock in Rector, AR, and it's a very Happy Hour!  Cousin Pam and I have taken to having a mixed drink as a treat on some really warm days before or after shopping.  Sometimes she treats, and sometimes, it's on me.  I was quite worried as she has been on the wagon for most of her life.  When I told her not to worry, that I was driving, she wasn't completely grateful. Bossy Bertha ususally has to recalculate if I am behind the wheel!

Today, we noted the time and went to a local Happy Hour!  She got a Lemon Crush and I got 2 Strawberry Limeades, one for Marvin.  Our favorite spot:  The Sonic!  That special mixed drink with over 300,000 combinations is "the berries!"
Another take on Happy Hour is to celebrate the things that make you happy, or make you smile.

My most recent smiles have been the result of my niece's visit this past weekend.  Dawn Stewart, Pam, and I had a great weekend talking and sharing family lore plus finding a way to go shopping. We invited Marvin to join us for a wicked game of Mexican Dominoes, especially since he designed and crafted trays for our dominoes from wood he had in the shop.  He slaughtered us on most of the games.
Looking forward to some really great crock pot recipes that Dawn shared with me.  They sound delicious and will be super because I love the idea of staying outside most of the day, tending plants, fish, and enjoying the pool, and then coming in and "Voila'" supper is ready! 
Another smile is that I've been retired for 6 months now. Can't even believe that it's been that length of time. I am so at ease in this place and with this status: Retired!
I talked with Ken Demetriou, new BHS Principal, this afternoon.  He sounds so good, confident, and I was gratified to learn that Bartlett is headed in such a positive direction with SCS teachers, requesting transfers, desiring Bartlett HS as home. Their reasons could be getting in on the ground floor, if the City of Bartlett forms a municipal school system.  Whatever the reason, I am thrilled at the prospect of our new teachers and am so happy that Ken is feeling positive about the school and the future.
I wish for you MANY HAPPY HOURS!  and that you realize how happy your hours are.