Cheerful Thoughts

I never know whether anybody ever reads this blog or not, cos no one comments, so I have been happily indulging my penchant for melancholy over the past few weeks. A friend mailed me and not too subtly criticised my lack of cheerfulness. I said I would forthwith post a cheerful one, but before I do, one last parting shot at the happy police: Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy. Edward Chapin.