If I had known that turning fifty would be so much fun, I would have done it years ago. Seriously, so far, fifty has been a never-ending celebration of one kind or another. I have attended more birthday celebrations this… Read More ›
Month: November 2018
Tis The Season
Every year, I await Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day with giddy excitement and anticipation. The former holiday provides the beautiful opportunity to pause and express our gratitude for the people, places, and things in our lives, while the latter… Read More ›
Gratitude-The Lights of My Life
As I sit, yet once again, savoring the momentary silence that signals that I am home alone, I find myself giddy with anticipation. It is Thanksgiving Eve, and I am more than ready to welcome back one of my favorite… Read More ›
Gratitude-Quiet Time
‘Twas the night before the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the house, there were some creatures stirring, but thankfully, none were a mouse. With no school in session tomorrow, my two daughters are enjoying time with their friends, which… Read More ›
Gratitude-First Things First
As soon as my alarm went off this morning, my hand went up and hit the snooze button. While I lingered under the covers, I engaged in an internal dialogue, bemoaning the fact that it was Monday already. With each… Read More ›
Gratitude-Weathering Storms
Last night, as the songs and scenes from Bohemian Rhapsody swirled in my head, I was brought back to reality with what sounded like a very loud clap of thunder. Only it wasn’t thunder at all. Freezing rain and sleet had… Read More ›
Gratitude-Music, Movies, & Kindred Spirits
As wintry weather moved across the local area this evening, I was ensconced in the cozy, dark confines of a movie theater with my friend, Jennifer. We sat munching our popcorn, as our eyes feasted on the story of Queen… Read More ›
Gratitude-The Present
Sometimes, my mind feels like a tape recorder that is caught in a tug-o-war between rewind and fast forward. I either get sidetracked by a trip down memory lane or come off the rails by straining to look too far… Read More ›
Gratitude-Brain Food & Soul Food
Today’s gratitude blog is a departure from the previous ones, in that I am feeling grateful for what has yet to happen. It is a kind of anticipatory gratitude, as I cannot help but have a grateful heart when I… Read More ›
Gratitude-Making the Most of Monday
My alarm clock was not the only thing waiting to greet me this morning. I woke up, not necessarily on the wrong side of the bed, but more like on the anxious side of the bed. It was a familiar feeling, but… Read More ›
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