I'm making some black bean soup with brown rice and chicken in it. It is spiced also and my home smells so good! My dog even gave me the "thumbs up" when I opened the crock pot to stir it. I guess she thinks it smells great too. She likes rice and chicken, but I have not dared give her beans. Some other time maybe! Also I heard the birds singing outside my window today when I took my dog out. Even though it is raining, that is good too, because it makes flowers grow, and we already have some! Many other things make me happy too, like coffee and cocoa....