‘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 ›
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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-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-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 ›
Gratitude-Veterans
This day finds me feeling so grateful for a number of reasons. A peaceful Sunday morning at home. A balance of productivity and relaxation throughout the day. Being able to fix a few things around the house without any assistance. … Read More ›
Gratitude-TGIF
TGIF! I always am grateful when Friday rolls around, and today, I was especially grateful for a variety of reasons. I am grateful that there was no line in the Starbucks’ drive through lane this morning. I do not drink… Read More ›
Gratitude-Small Acts of Kindness
Today had all of the makings for an average day. I woke up, still feeling a bit under the weather, and the actual weather was cold and overcast. I felt like pulling the covers over my head, but I got… Read More ›
Gratitude-Kind Words
I am drawn to words, both those spoken and those written. Words are powerful, and they have the ability to make or break somebody’s day. Today, I was very grateful to have been on the receiving end of words that… Read More ›
Gratitude-Voting
Today is election day, and despite still feeling under the weather, I was second in line at our polling place this morning. While I do not consider myself to be political per se, I do consider myself to be a… Read More ›
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