When you're a Brit, apparently its easier!

This is from one of LM's friends:

Only to be appreciated fully by an Englishwoman like yourself, I am sure:

“I saw a documentary on an international mental health study where a British woman dressed in a twinset, tweed skirt and brogues from a small village was asked if she ever felt depressed. "Nonsense," she replied, "I have a garden and a dog. That is all any Englishman needs to be happy!" 

I wish it were that simple for me!  I do believe that gardening is VERY therapeutic, and although I am a sporadic gardener, I have enjoyed every moment, even pulling weeds.  My kids think I'm nuts about that part!  Its all part of the getting out into nature idea.  My daughter told me, several years ago when she was still in High School, that she learned that native American Indians have a cure for the blues -- go outside and stand in the dirt in your bare feet.  I think it works, really, I do!

Also, animals are very therapeutic.  We currently have two kittens, and they are a delight.  I love all animals, but with my busy  household, we have not had very good luck with dogs.  Its a long story--one I won't go into right now.  Suffice it to say that cats are far less high maintenance than dogs, so its just easier.  And everyone in the family agrees that we all like cats.  So they keep us happy.  There is nothing better than a soft, furry, warm little creature greeting you every morning like you are the best thing in the world.