{"id":8347,"date":"2020-09-25T02:49:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T08:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=8347"},"modified":"2020-09-23T16:50:05","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T22:50:05","slug":"images-bringing-me-joy-and-a-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=8347","title":{"rendered":"IMAGES BRINGING ME JOY AND A SMILE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>This moment calls for a post bringing happiness and joy. I love remembering the laughter,&#8230;something we need much more of right now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-2018-Mar-at-Pattys-house_result.jpg?resize=837%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-2018-Mar-at-Pattys-house_result.jpg?w=837&amp;ssl=1 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-2018-Mar-at-Pattys-house_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-2018-Mar-at-Pattys-house_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Marla has her happiness groove going at Patty&#8217;s house.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-L-Marina-Bay-Sands-2019_result.jpg?resize=471%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-L-Marina-Bay-Sands-2019_result.jpg?w=471&amp;ssl=1 471w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-L-Marina-Bay-Sands-2019_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Logan&#8217;s smile says everything. He loved Singapore&#8217;s Marina Bay Sands!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4_result-1.jpg?resize=471%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4_result-1.jpg?w=471&amp;ssl=1 471w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4_result-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Paxton sure cracked up Marla! He is quite the wit!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5_result-1.jpg?resize=823%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5_result-1.jpg?w=823&amp;ssl=1 823w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C586&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>This place! This moment! Mallorca is a cyclist&#8217;s dream!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-Cable-Car-SF_result.jpg?resize=580%2C435\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8353\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-Cable-Car-SF_result.jpg?w=837&amp;ssl=1 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-Cable-Car-SF_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-Cable-Car-SF_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Vaughan hanging on for dear life&#8230;and loving every second!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7_result-1.jpg?resize=837%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7_result-1.jpg?w=837&amp;ssl=1 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>I caught Owen admiring our photo gallery in the basement. Love his smile!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8a-Nov-5-2017-Moms-last-birthday_result.jpg?resize=628%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8a-Nov-5-2017-Moms-last-birthday_result.jpg?w=628&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8a-Nov-5-2017-Moms-last-birthday_result.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8a-Nov-5-2017-Moms-last-birthday_result.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>I&#8217;m smiling with a tear in my eye while I type this. Mar watches my Mom blow out a birthday candle at her favorite, Alioto&#8217;s, on Fisherman Wharf in the City. Having turned 98 years old, she passed away 3 months later.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8b-2019-m-sunset_result.jpg?resize=837%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8b-2019-m-sunset_result.jpg?w=837&amp;ssl=1 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8b-2019-m-sunset_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8b-2019-m-sunset_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Marla&#8217;s happiness gives me such joy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9_result-1.jpg?resize=837%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9_result-1.jpg?w=837&amp;ssl=1 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>I am one supremely happy guy in this shot! I had just finished a week long bike tour, Marla met me in Granada, drinking a tasty cava,&#8230;and enjoying one heck of an amazing sunset!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-2_result.jpg?resize=838%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-2_result.jpg?w=838&amp;ssl=1 838w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-2_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/10-2_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>One big happy bunch with VERY BIG smiles while on a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11a_result.jpg?resize=628%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11a_result.jpg?w=628&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11a_result.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11a_result.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>A happy couple celebrating an anniversary at the Marina Bay Sands in Bangkok.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11b-1967-april-7-Fort-Campbell-KY-Boot-Camp_result.jpg?resize=471%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11b-1967-april-7-Fort-Campbell-KY-Boot-Camp_result.jpg?w=471&amp;ssl=1 471w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11b-1967-april-7-Fort-Campbell-KY-Boot-Camp_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>This image makes me totally laugh! I can&#8217;t believe this is my boot camp in Fort Campbell, Kentucky!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12_result-1.jpg?resize=347%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12_result-1.jpg?w=347&amp;ssl=1 347w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12_result-1.jpg?resize=166%2C300&amp;ssl=1 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Hold the laughter for a second! I actually made these costumes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2_result.jpg?resize=893%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2_result.jpg?w=893&amp;ssl=1 893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2_result.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2_result.jpg?resize=768%2C540&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>I love Stacy&#8217;s smile with Lance!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-Vail-my-girls_result.jpg?resize=1024%2C576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-Vail-my-girls_result.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-Vail-my-girls_result.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-Vail-my-girls_result.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-Vail-my-girls_result.jpg?w=1116&amp;ssl=1 1116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Smiling with my girls in Vail!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-2_result.jpg?resize=602%2C628\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-2_result.jpg?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/15-2_result.jpg?resize=288%2C300&amp;ssl=1 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Beyond happy! Sweet Haywood standing guard over the twins.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Photos: Dick Gentry. Not to be used without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This moment calls for a post bringing happiness and joy. I love remembering the laughter,&#8230;something we need much more of right now! Marla has her happiness groove going at Patty&#8217;s house. Logan&#8217;s smile says everything. He loved Singapore&#8217;s Marina Bay Sands! Paxton sure cracked up Marla! He is quite the wit! This place! This moment! Mallorca is a cyclist&#8217;s dream! Vaughan hanging on for dear life&#8230;and loving every second! I caught Owen admiring our photo gallery in the basement. Love his smile! I&#8217;m smiling with a tear in my eye while I type this. Mar watches my Mom blow out a birthday candle at her favorite, Alioto&#8217;s, on Fisherman Wharf in the City. Having turned 98 years old, she passed away 3 months later. Marla&#8217;s happiness gives me such joy! I am one supremely happy guy in this shot! I had just finished a week long bike tour, Marla met me in Granada, drinking a tasty cava,&#8230;and enjoying one heck of an amazing sunset! One big happy bunch with VERY BIG smiles while on a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. A happy couple celebrating an anniversary at the Marina Bay Sands in Bangkok. This image makes me totally laugh! I can&#8217;t believe this is my boot camp in Fort Campbell, Kentucky! Hold the laughter for a second! I actually made these costumes! I love Stacy&#8217;s smile with Lance! Smiling with my girls in Vail! Beyond happy! Sweet Haywood standing guard over the twins. Photos: Dick Gentry. 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