Word: joyful
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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When asked whether he planned to sail back to his home, Davis answered, "I don't go tripping around the world at will, but there's a chance I'll return by sailing craft. The currents and winds would make the westward trip a joy ride...
...personal worker in the Seattle Crusade ... I rather question the phrase, "In fits of depression" he "reproaches himself . . . for vainglory." In most instances, human beings are more apt to pride themselves in moments of exultation and joy of success. I believe his reproaching of himself is continual since he realizes, humbly, his insignificance in the sight...
...heartily share your joy over the election results. It was made even more gratifying because of the failure of the egghead rebellion-especially those Hollywoodians who didn't have the fortitude to deny Communist affiliation...
...morning after the election, a big sign hung from a second-floor balcony at Joy and Mt. Vernon Streets, on Boston's Beacon Hill, said: "Thank God." It seemed to express more than merely one voter's gratitude that his candidate had come in. The trappings of the campaign having been laid away, the nation had quietly made its great decision. Bitterness and disagreement did not disappear, but there was a better chance for unity than in many years, and great cause for hope. Meanwhile, the U.S. went on living its life as usual-strange, wonderful, and wonderfully...
...haste and Joy over the fact that now I too would be on hand to cheer for the team, I hardly noticed the price that my acquaintance (he is no longer a friend) had me write on the cheek. Not until later did I fully realize that I had paid eight dollars per ticket...