Originally broadcast on CHED Radio, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada January 22,1964

The late John Barrymore uttered a great deal of nonsense in his lifetime.  He lived high and hard and to many his life would appear to be an abominable waste.  He did however say one thing that I shall never forget.  Barrymore said "Happiness usually comes into a door you never knew you left open"!  My goodness isn't that true?  All of us are inclined to hunt and chase happiness.  We think we find it in pretentious homes, in the latest model cars, and cocktail and dinner parties, and all the many gadgets with which we clutter up our lives. Yet who among us cannot reflect on the real happy times.  They are so few yet so precious.  The moment we gaze upon our first born.  The quiet moments beside the fireside when the youngsters have been tucked in.  The gentle snow falling outside on a crisp Christmas eve.  Long hours beside still waters.  Gentle words and held hands by candlelight in some small warm cafe.  The smell of fresh bread.  The feeling of crisp sheets.  The look of checked tablecloths.  The taste of warm coffee on a cold morning.  The tender kiss of a child.  The sound of those three wonderful words, "I love you".  These are the times to enjoy and remember.   These are the moments that enrich our hurried lives. Yes, happiness does come in through a door we didn't even know we left open.