A fun conjunction of Venus, Saturn and the Moon was predicted to happen on April 25, 2025. I love early mornings and even more so when a heavenly smiley greeted me as I opened my window. What a way to start the special day of my granddaughter’s eighteenth birthday. Where had time gone? What all happened between tiny baby girl and young women? For a moment I experienced a touch of sadness.
It was so quiet outside with no wind to rattle my thoughts. As I stared at the awesome sight, I vividly remembered my father singing ‘When You’re Smiling’ at someone’s wedding celebration .
When you’re smiling keep on smiling
The whole world smiles with you
And when you’re laughing oh when you’re laughing
The sun comes shining through
But when you’re crying you bring on the rain
So stop your sighing be happy again
keep on smiling ’cause when you’re smiling
The whole world smiles with you
Composed by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin, it’s the Louis Armstrong version crackling on the record player that I remember.
Even if you missed the heavenly Smiley this time, maybe the lyrics will stick. We sure need more smiles in this world.
My outdoor Caddy Classroom with built-in, surround sound! Everyone was wondering where the running astro-commentary was coming from until these two popped their heads out from behind the poster board