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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Happiness Is?

Theme Thursday - Polka Dots


 What is it about polka dots and why does thinking about them make me feel happy?

  • Is it because they remind me of Dots, the brightly colored gumdrops that stick like tar to molars, which are so much fun to eat and a boon to dentists everywhere?

  • It might be because they are round and uncomplicated. No corners or angles to muddy the waters.

  • Yet maybe it's simply because of the word polka, a very peppy, filled with fun, whirling dervish kind of dance.

  • Is it because they make dalmations so darn cute?


  • Could it be because they just seem to effervesce, like excited champagne bubbles escaping from a bottle?


  • Perhaps it has to do with the polka dot's circle shape, which represents continuity for many people. I mean, did you ever hear of the square of life? Really.



  • It might be because they give leopards a very regal presence.





I think it could  be all of the above. And more. Whatever the reason, I have always liked polka dots and have worn them on many occasions, though they aren't so easy to find. They just make me feel good.
 And dot's the way I think it is.



9 comments:

  1. Yes I think I agree with you, there is something warm and good about polka dots. I think we call those sweets midget gems over here - they look just as delicious as the ones we get. Happy Theme Thursday to you.

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  2. Nice post, Jan. One of the things I thought of was "dotted swiss". My mother made all my clothes when I was little and I had lovely dotted swiss dresses. I still think that fabric is wonderful for blouses - but I'm not sure they even sell it anymore. Today's "fashion" doesn't do much for me, I'm afraid.

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  3. I see the boxes of Dots as I get my groceries and you are right...they stick to your teeth like tar! Good one...

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  4. oh, love the ones on the leopard...i think i still have dots stuck in my teeth from halloween...lol. happy tt!

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  5. I'd forgotten all about DOTS candy. Makes me think of Disney movies and theatre concession stands and the smell of popcorn.

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  6. I remember Dots, I'm not sure we can still get them but then I'm not a sweetie fan.

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  7. Don't forget Jaguars and Cheetahs!

    And Jujubees were always better than Dots... c'mon now, you're Californian. You know this!

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  8. and don't forget that m&m's are candie coated morsels of chocolaty polka dotted bliss! LOL!

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  9. Hi Janice! How did I miss your witty polka dotty post?

    I enjoyed your comment at the manor today. I could eat a whole plate of fries right now, too!

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