Five Or More Good Things

[Kätzchen]

Prenuptial agreement: Rico's attorney crafted one for us and we sign it later this month.

Spending time with my sweetheart and bonding closely as we both face life each day that goes by.

A shared love for bicycle riding: We both love to go on extended rides and usually take a picnic basket of goodies to eat and drink, once we take a break half way through our bicycle adventure.

Time to breathe and relax and enjoy life together.

Rico is the proverbial 'chicken soup' to my soul. 50/50 all the way, that and more. I am so blessed and filled with gratitude. :stillheart:

[Bèsame*]

Having Jellybean sit on my craft table, just a purring away.

I saw a woodpecker on the base of my palm tree in the front yard. Imagine that if you will!

A flock of Robin's have visited my yard a couple of mornings. Found out they fly south.

I passed up ice cream last night! Yay to the power of will!

I have beautiful blooms in my garden, peach hibiscus, pink and white geraniums and red gerber daisies.

[Katniss]

1. A snug home on a cold rainy night

2. A wide variety of birds at the feeders from waxwings to woodpeckers and my very favorite bluebirds

3. My graduating senior getting accepted to every college in which she applied

4. Very fragrant lovely pink hyacinths blooming away in a pot on my desk

5. Strawberry pound cake scented hand cream

Katniss~~

[Bèsame*]

Good Morning


A beautiful 68° morning
Enjoying coffee on the porch
Surrounded by my blooming potted plants
Palm trees swaying
Listening to the wonderful sounds of my hanging chimes


Psst...remember all this later, as I sit in the dentist chair!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Comfortable, and pain- and symptom-free today!
Warm cranberry and walnut bread for breakfast
A lovely and supportive text from an old friend
Vanilla-mint scented lip balm
Time alone in the house by myself today

[Gráinne]

1. A purring cat on my lap
2. Getting a new haircut
3. I finished my genealogy class with a B.
4. An evening of...genealogy :)
5. Finding a $20 in my pants (luckily before washing)

[JustLovelyJenn]

1. a new bistro set outside for coffee time in the morning.
2. coffee ('nuf said)
3. a lazy day
4. catching up with a few friends on video
5. rare sunny day

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Great, helpful, attentive chemo nurses.
Fuzzy hats crocheted by volunteers and given away freely at the chemo treatment center, that make me look like a skater boi.
DQ Blizzards.
Whizzing down highways under the full moon on a country night, chatting with my awesome sister.
Preparing a great meal that everyone enjoyed, even the relatives who "just happened" to show up at my Mom's house just in time for dinner.

[JustLovelyJenn]

1. A new outdoor seating area to enjoy
2. Cooking for the joy of it
3. Allowing myself to be lazy without guilt
4. Reconnecting with old friends
5. Daydreams

[nhplowboi]

Purring kittens and one old man orange cat. (3)
Snoozing dogs. (5)
Colorful birds landing at the feeders. (to many to count)
Patio veggie plants growing. (15)
Cool, quiet, breezy, sunny mornings.

[Orema]

In no particular order:

1. Pfizer/BioNTech (mRNA vaccine)
2. Moderna (mRNA vaccine)
3. Johnson & Johnson (Adenovirus vaccine)
4. AstraZeneca (Adenovirus vector vaccine)
5. Sinovac (Inactivated virus vaccine)

[Stone-Butch]

Scientists
Doctors
Nurses
Volunteer care givers
Laws to prevent chaos

[Greco]

tender embraces
not so tender embraces
intelligence
well cooked food
well enjoyed quality time

And yes pencils, paper, model

Greco

[VintageFemme]

Hand Written Letters & Cards
Old Bookstores
Velvet
Lace
Your Favorite Song

[Kätzchen]

Having a boyfriend who gets who you are and cherishes you so deeply that they hold you in their arms and shower you with kisses to remind you how much they care about you and love you. :stillheart:

When your boyfriend holds high regard for you and respects your boundaries. :cherry:


When your boyfriend brings sweet little notions to you to make you smile. :bow:


When your boyfriend says you're his best friend. :eyebat:


When my boyfriend kisses me long and slow and savors each breath we take while kissing each other. I just love him to heaven and back. :blush:


:hk20:

[VintageFemme]

Having a boyfriend who gets who you are and cherishes you so deeply that they hold you in their arms and shower you with kisses to remind you how much they care about you and love you. :stillheart:

When your boyfriend holds high regard for you and respects your boundaries. :cherry:


When your boyfriend brings sweet little notions to you to make you smile. :bow:


When your boyfriend says you're his best friend. :eyebat:


When my boyfriend kisses me long and slow and savors each breath we take while kissing each other. I just love him to heaven and back. :blush:


:hk20:




Yeah, what she said!

[Soft*Silver]

Grandchildren
Gardens
Home made bread
New drawing pencils
Visits from best friends

[cathexis]

Detail-oriented
Good with cats, pit bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweillers, Pres Carneros
Able to point North, South, East, or West after being blindfolded and spun
Good at making and keeping a household budget
Rarely lie (or fib) as my face turns fifty shades of red/purple so it's useless

[VintageFemme]

Tru Fru
Butterfly Tea
Outlander
Air Conditioning
Cotton Candy Like Clouds

[Soft*Silver]

The Scent of fresh basil smashed between your fingers straight from your own garden
Licking melted grape popsicle off your hand
Any song of Tracie Chapman anywhere at any time
Song birds bursting into song as you fill their feeders
Sweat. You have to be strong enough to produce it so appreciate it

[Bèsame*]

today..
Fresh watermelon and pineapple cut up getting cold for a hot afternoon treat
Making a pasta salad
My star jasmine plant climbing on the trellis with flowers.
I was gifted a night blooming jasmine.
I'm growing cat grass, and it grows fast. Jellybean will be excited.
Iced coffe💗💗

[FireSignFemme]

Progress
Anticipation
Relaxation
Common sense
Repentance

[Kätzchen]

1) I stopped smoking on June 6th, with help of a 30 day medication, and so far, I am smoke free. For good. :)

2) Last year the heat wave in June killed my Hyundai Sonata. Then i got a Pontiac Vibe, which is now in car heaven because a crazy person hit me and totalled my Vibe. I bought my latest car today. A Fiat 500. She is super cute. :bow:

3) I am so in love with my sweetheart. He is everything I could ever hope to have in a partner. Who am i kidding? I'm madly in love with my Love ♥️.

4) I don't know when life has been any sweeter. ♥️

5) Summer has been very warm this year, but we have air conditioning and so far, we are okay.


Here's wishing everyone a beautiful summer of love and joyful memories.

:hk20:

:kissy:

[VintageFemme]

Snow
Thunderstorms
Autumn
Gray Days
More Snow

[Bèsame*]

1. Had a wonderful visit with my nieces last week. One of which is my Goddaughter, which still today, we are so much alike on how we view life. 💗💗💗

2. I get to really spend time in my garden today. 🌱🌱

3. My friends have been so supportive. And most of all, my little brother!

4. Its officially count down to see Rod Stewart. Today..34 days. Oh what to wear?? Lol

5. Perhaps a sunset concert at the beach on Friday!! 🏖😎

[Soft*Silver]

1) getting older. I really do treasure this stage of my life.
2) Chincoteague Island. It’s my new favorite vacation spot.
3) a new day. No matter how bad a day was, when you wake up in the morning and there’s a new day, it’s a wonderful feeling.
4) a clean sink. I hand wash everything. I also cook and bake a lot so the dishes pile up. Sometimes too much lol. It’s always nice to get them done and to have a fresh sink.
5) magazines. So much is done online nowadays. It’s really nice to get a monthly magazine and feel it in my hands and turn each page.

[Reach *BANNED*]

- Cooler temps so that I can sit outside on My back patio and enjoy the firefly show.

- My sweet cats. One of them just celebrated his 1 year "adoption birthday" yesterday!

- Knowing that I have come to a place in My life that no matter how rude people can be or how they treat Me does not affect My mood or where I am in My world as well as how I treat others. There has been a lot work that has gone into getting to that place. I am thankful that I arrived there a few years ago!

- Having a good memory and keeping the memories of My Mom at the forefront of My mind. While there are sad moments - I know I would be lost without those memories.

- The taste of the french pressed coffee that I am currently sipping. I love, love, love a good cup of coffee!

[gurlnextdoor]

the smell of the earth after a gentle rain

getting a "whiff" of Hys body wash


children's laughter

a beautiful sunrise

old photographs

[kittygrrl]

rain puddles
wet leaves against my cheek
a friend sharing an unfortunate(but funny)faux pas
kind eyes
a waffle w homemade strawberry jam(made for me)

[Bèsame*]

My Mom, cracks me up.
The Rockstar
Peach cobbler recipes
Marshmallows
Live music

[Medusa]

5 or more GOOD THINGS:

It's the SEASON OF THE WIIIIITTTTCCHHHHHH!!

It's 70 degrees today in Atlanta!

I have a couple days off this week just to galavant and binky!

Wheat Thins!! (YES, they taste like wicker furniture but YUMMM)

Tickets for Cirque du Soleil!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

5 or more GOOD THINGS in no particular order:

- Home meal kit delivery
- My sweet doggo
- My helpful and talented sister
- Personalized playlists
- Star Trek: Picard

[Kätzchen]

5 or more GOOD THINGS:

1) Cadence Insoles EX+MP (https://cadenceinsoles.com/) (Expensive but my feet are worth it (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0701/3833/products/exmp-1_1000x1000.jpg?v=1606824531))

2) Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Stuffing seasoned Kettle Potato Chips :)
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3) Creamy Red Nail Dip for awesome looking red nails (just got my nails done today)
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4) Leather ankle boots to wear this winter
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5) a Cashmere beanie hat for winter weather in Pearl Gray and Lilac (https://simiaccessories.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/8202-768x768.jpg) :stillheart:

[Stone-Butch]

Waking up in the morning
WALKING to the bathroom
SEEING where you are going
MAKING IT to the bathroom in time
Having that first hot cuppa'
Taking your FIRST TASTE of the day
Looking out at a sun shine
OPENING the window and feeling the fresh cool air
Getting dressed and going to the park

EVERY day should feel like this, they don't , but, it is within us to see the best we have right here in front of us.

[nina03]

1. My sweet dogs and cats, who bring me endless joy and love, even when they're naughty.
2. Max. After going through a difficult time, through hard work and love and stubbornness, we've built a relationship beyond what I could have imagined.
3. My job. Even on a day that I'm in meetings the entire day (which is hell for this introvert) I'm grateful to have work I like and that I'm good at.
4. My warm clean house when the weather is terrible like it is right now.
5. Good fierce storms. I like to stand in the fierce wind of a big storm. It's exhilarating.

[deb0670]

5 good things.
1. My dog Copper. He is such a character.
2. Being able to see my grand babies this weekend
3. coffee
4. My family
5. Friendships

[Soft*Silver]

I rescued a kitty from being dumped in the hood that I work in. He’s got a wonderful new home!
I’m finally out for RSV. I really did truly think I was gonna die. I’ve never been so unable to breathe in my life.
I’m cooking Thanksgiving dinner! It’s been a long time. We usually go to my daughters but now she has RSV and is really sick so I’m making my own meal for me and my husband.
I love my job! I was working for the same company for over a decade. It’s been hard to transition to a new position and a new company that is vastly different than what I used to do. However, it is so rewarded financially and spiritually.
My eye surgery was a success. They close the hole in my macula. I can Elsie properly.

[Stone-Butch]

1) Almost all purchases done but cant stop now LOL
femmes
2) My van is totally ready for winter
femmes
3) I am stocked up on canned goods in case
femmes
4) Someone cleaned all the snow from my van (nice surprise)
femmes
5) I am set to spend Xmas with the family and my brother via Skype 3 way.
femmes

[FireSignFemme]

1. Learning how much the price of hearing aids has gone down, way down. So low I can now get two for what it used to cost for just one of the same quality!

2. Discovering I can now get behind the ear hearing aids that are almost invisible, so lightweight and comfortable it's almost like not wearing anything at all. No batteries and wow they really hold a charge.

3. This morning while we were out running errands my youngest grandson said – I love you grandma, nine times and each time he said it gave me a great big hug.

4. This afternoon my youngest grandson told me he didn't want to spend Thanksgiving anywhere but with me. Told me how much he was going to miss me on Thursday and made me promise I'd be there with him for Second Turkey Day on Friday. Then seeing him smile, how happy he was when I told him I pinkie swore I would be.

5. Finally starting to see some of the payoff, benefits of switching Monte back over to this better quality cat food.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Learning how much the price of hearing aids has gone down, way down. So low I can now get two for what it used to cost for just one of the same quality!

2. Discovering I can now get behind the ear hearing aids that are almost invisible, so lightweight and comfortable it's almost like not wearing anything at all. No batteries and wow they really hold a charge.



FireSignFemme, thanks for the heads up. I really need these but I have never been able to swing the price. I have known I was eventually going to have to get some though. I will look into it again.

For Thread Compliance - Five Good Things:

1 - FireSignFemme.

2 - Mary Kay Satin Hands. I don't know if they even still make this stuff, but I found some in the back of a closet, and wow, this stuff is great.

3 - Pastries for breakfast on holidays (like Thanksgiving).

4 - Artsy, craftsy friends to do projects with.

5 - Everybody's pets.

[Soft*Silver]

1) ordering Christmas cards w myself and my husband dressed up as Santa and Mrs Claus
2) Diet Coke/Diet Pepsi. I love the taste of these drinks! 3) finishing winter cleaning so the decorations can go up
4) feeling purposeful in life
5) my dog Moon. Such a sweet and loving girl

[VintageFemme]

Amaretto & Gardetto's Living Room Happy Hour :)
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous Autumn this year.
Old school b/f romance.
My little bitty weekend job that I love so much.
White Christmas tree lights winking at me.

[Kätzchen]

1) homemade Canna butter (to use as an general cooking aid)

2) time off work for the holiday season (Yay for snowy weather)

3) Giving our Democratic officers in the HOR and Senate reverent respect for the spectacular focus on carrying out important missions for ... THE PEOPLE .

4) I have mad respect for the family of the fallen officer and his*The Sicknick* family. You gotta love them for telling McConnell and McCarthy exactly the hypocrisy of the entire GOP. Three cheers for Brian and his family, the Sicknicks.:vigil:

5) Obama. Thanks for all you do. You are simply outstanding, amazing and awesome.

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

- stick-on sparkly things
- fried okra
- sunshine after the rain
- Robitussin
- nurse practitioners

[Bèsame*]

seeing the beautiful big moon last night

seeing it again in the blue skies of morning, big and bright still

the smell of pine trees

farm stories

3 day weekend, no alarms!!

[Bèsame*]

search and rescue dogs
Finding trust
Laughing daily
New clothes
I dont have to cook dinner tonight

[Mel C.]

Starting a new job
Going on a cruise
Finishing mom and dad’s taxes
Watching dogs play
Being married

[Soft*Silver]

My new clothes arriving today
A raise at work
Planning a late summer trip to Washington DC
My grand daughters achieving big at the latest dance competition
Tonight is a garden club meeting

[Orema]

– Geese
– Baby Ducks
– Wild Turkeys
– All kinds of boats
– Seniors (including me) walking

These are the things I’ve seen over the last couple days as we all get out in this warm weather. Errything and errybody are out and about.

The baby ducklings are the cutest, the wild turkeys are nervous nellies, and the geese are stone-cold gangsters.

[Soft*Silver]

Fresh warm banana nut bread
Pretty new color of nail polish
Being able to NOT wear glasses!
Never needing to fold a paper map again
Blueberry coffee

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Taking a trip to see my Mom and the fam for 5 days
2. Tiger lilies blooming in my yard
3. A new (to me) car, same make/model as my old car, but newer year, way lower miles and more accessories (and everything works)
4. Shiny, new, bigger mailbox that is firmly cemented next to the curb
5. A clean house (that better still be clean when I get back from my trip)

[Kätzchen]

1) Being loved by my mom and youngest brother. And, I love them back.

2) Having time to rest on my days off.

3) Grateful for my upper education: I learned recently how to cross over into a better field of opportunity; I applied for a Teaching Certificate to teach k-12 and hope to teach by next spring.

4) I'm in my "Golden Years" (60s) and still look reasonably beautiful. *LOL*

5) We are contemplating getting married. The big proposal cometh soon. :blush:

[Bèsame*]

1. So grateful to find really good friends. Both close and far.

2. Love my new job position. I'm learning so much and still able to talk to everyone.

3. I love my bike. One of my friends named her.."Roxy"

4. Being healthy. I'm still healing from stitches.

5. Living in such a wonderful parsdise.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Squash casserole

2. Musical theatre, particularly Wicked! which is on my mind because I'm going in two weeks

3. The Atlanta Braves are 1st in the National League East

4. A sweet, sweet doggie named Brittany

5. White seedless grapes

[Orema]

– Peanut butter spread on Ritz crackers
– My green cotton overalls
– Hill Harper running for a Senate seat in Michigan
– The Ross Dress for Less store that's opening in my city
– The Wild Turkeys on my lawn this morning

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[Kätzchen]

1) I spend time chasing my dreams because dreams do come true when you invest time in yourself and spend it doing good things for yourself and others.

2) Looking into his gorgeous green eyes. I melt when I look into his eyes.

3) Believe that there is good in the world. Believe in yourself.

4) Hugs save lives. Hug someone today.

5) When time stands still (...).

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Chinese almond cookies

2. A clean, clean doggy with silky fur that's nice to rub

3. A haircut that continues to look good as it grows out

4. French toast and ham for dinner

5. "The Jungle Book" Disney movie

[Bèsame*]

1. Painted kitchen today.
2. Passport appt tomorrow!
3. 4 day work week.
4. Chatted with a dear friend tonight.
5. Jewelry class on Wed. Fun! Fun!

[kittygrrl]

hummus toast@new restaurant
virgin Piña Colada by a pool yesterday
brilliant conversation
moon rising
Imhotep
Egyptian architect, physician, and statesman(studying the life of)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Hot, gooey brownies right out of the oven with vanilla ice cream

2. Clean laundry

3. Refills on all your meds at the same time

4. This is Us

5. Air conditioning

[Bèsame*]

1...weekend off

2...saw Barbie and had Thai food on Fri night

3...had such a good time, went back to reclining seats at the movies and saw Indiana Jones today

4...bought tickets for Oppenheimer, for next Friday night..in IMAX!!

5...had pull pork sandwich, pulled off the bun to make a salad

And..one more

6...saw a number on the scale I haven't seen in a long time!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. A shiny clean dog that smells good who is peacefully sleeping in her bed.
2. A good boy who does lots for me and helps take care of me.
3. A wonderful sister who takes care of all the big and little details of our family.
4. Almost all of my Christmas shopping done.
5. I paid down a huge chunk of my credit cards this year.

[Bèsame*]

So glad I got to spend Thanksgiving with my Mom.
Happy it was a fall like day to get into the Holiday spirit.
Thankful for all the women 😉 in my life.
So glad I date only women.
And, getting overtime tomorrow.

[Stone-Butch]

Family
Friends
Good Health
Home
Food and Drink
A good place to chat.

[Soft*Silver]

Winning a prize in a raffle at a craft show
Spending the day with my best friend of 60 years
Accidentally going to a sports bar and not hating it
Fresh nail polish
Christmas shopping done!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Grocery delivery
- Jim Beam Honey - honey liqueur infused with bourbon, surprisingly not too sweet
- penicillin - my tooth no longer hurts
- Brita filter - it's saving me a ton of money over bottled water, plus no plastic
- A present from my boy - fluffy warm foot booties
- Back rubs

[Kätzchen]

1) a loving partner who makes me feel appreciated and adored.

2) a beautiful place to live.

3) supportive coworkers (we care about each other)

4) a warm place to call home.

5) plenty of food and clean drinking water.

[Soft*Silver]

1. Finally, over a devastating stomach flu that arrived on Christmas Day.
2. Grandchildren coming to spend the day with me tomorrow! What a joy they are!
3. My beautiful dog is mentally recovering from the crippling arthritis. She’s refused to go up and down steps, even though she physically can. The last few days, on and off she’s been doing that without even thinking about it. The look on her face when she realizes she’s back inside the house is adorable!
4. Making a will with an attorney today. My husband’s mother passed away over Christmas. Made us realize we don’t have that much time to put this off anymore. It’s good to take care of this stuff while we can.
5. Seed catalogs!

[nhplowboi]

A wood stove and a good supply of hard wood.
Food in the fridge.
Paid bills.
An extra long fall.....ie a procrastinator's dream.
The ability to donate to various worthwhile agencies at the end of the year.

[Bèsame*]

Buying yarn for a baby blanket. A new project and for a friend of mine going to be a grandma.
Great lunch special at my fav Mexican restaurant
Perfect brisk day to wear a fun thermal top
Clean sheets on my bed later..still love my linen sheets
3 day weekend...yay me!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- a new year with possibilities
- Apple Jacks and a dog who likes to help me eat them
- a bath with good-smelling bath salts
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- fun stuff coming in the mail

[Bèsame*]

There was no alarm today!!
I'm crocheting a sweet baby girl blanket
Football all afternoon
Smiling about last night
It's a another beautiful day in paradise. Sorry snow weather people, its sunshine and 63°.
Christmas exchange with my bestie.

[Blade]

Yesterday's rain
Today's sunshine
Spring is on its way
Christmas is gone
Mama is still here to share another year

[Soft*Silver]

Our electricity is still on (windstorm)
My family is coming over tomorrow to celebrate my birthday!
BBQ potato chips as a late night snack
Really fuzzy lounge set on a very cold night
A new true crime book to enjoy!

[gurlnextdoor]

the rain on the roof
flannel sheets
hot chocolate made from scratch
my new slippers
a child's hug
a child's whisper
a child's laugh
a Partner who pulls me close with a tender kiss
a Partner that i can snuggle close to and put my cold feet on
a whispered "I love you"
a woodstove fire
a family

[Kätzchen]

1) doing what I love to do and the joy it brings to me.
2) knowing I can earn a good living and keep all my bills paid.
3) being a good neighbor to all my neighbors.
4) being willing to find better solutions to life’s unexpected situations.
5) cuddling up inside his open arms

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[nina03]

1. My warm dry house when it's cold and rainy outside.
2. Three cute dogs waiting for me when I come out of my home office.
3. A home office, so I don't have to go anywhere to "go to work."
4. My work day is done.
5. It's date night, and I don't know what we're doing yet, but I know it'll be fun cause we're together.

[Bèsame*]

Let's start with a beautiful day with no alarm!

Sooo nice, I'm in shorts and flip flops.

Outside working on my paver project. It should be finished in a few hours.

Received text messages from boss butch.
Hmmmm, something in the works for tomorrow😉beach? And football?

Looking up fabric stores in Paris. I think I need to learn some french.

[Orema]

Five for Michigan


Continued free school breakfast and lunch for all Michigan public school children in 2024-2025 (https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2024/08/06/michigan-children-will-continue-to-receive-nutritious-free-school-meals-in-2024-25).
Free Community College available to all Michigan High School Grads (https://www.bestcolleges.com/news/michigan-high-school-grads-free-tuition-community-college/). Students with higher financial needs can get an additional $1,000.
Michigan packaging and labeling of cannabis (https://vicentellp.com/insights/michigan-cannabis-packaging-and-labeling-101/). It is the best I've seen and should be a model for other states. I think it keeps prices low and industry growers, distributers and packagers honest. No system is fool proof, but this is a good one.
Attorney General of Michigan, Dana Nessel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Nessel), the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to statewide office in The Mitten.
The remarkably resilient and good-natured people in Detroit.

[Bèsame*]

Right now..

Relaxing on my reclining lounge chair on my front patio.
Feeling the cool breeze as my pinwheel flowers spin.
Listening to the beautiful chimes, oh so calming.
Watching my American flag lightly wave. ( My Mom always wanted the flag to wave)
Watching football on my tablet on a tablet holder. Perfect portable TV screen, lol.

And nothing pending for the rest of the day.

[Gráinne]

1.a &b.: "Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson, and "I Wanna Get Next To You", Rose Royce, on my playlist. Mmmmm, yeah!

2. A new journal set-up that I decided to start tonight, not in January. That means journaling set to the aforementioned music. I'm much more likely to stick with it if I make it pleasant and meaningful.

3. Again with the music-Karen Carpenter's voice, silenced way too early.

4. Eating a reallly good piece of chocolate as if I was making love to it. I think a lot more of eating should be like that.

5. (Soon) A warm shower and to bed for a week of change.

[Stone-Butch]

Still feeling up spending time with my brother.

Sitting with my firestove going on a night like last night.

Chatting with my buddy in a far away city.

Having a nice steak dinner.

Having a warm apt. a good van and money to buy what I need.

Great friends like my neighbours.

[Kätzchen]

1) that commissioners from the board of National Baseball League never let Pete Rose (famous sports figure from the Cincinnati Reds) ever be installed in the Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m glad they took a stand and denounced Rose’s willfull lying and illegal betting activities. You can’t be a hall of famer setting examples of lying and betting and get social approval for your bad actor ways.

1a). I’m no fan of Shohei. I used to be, but not after his interpreter betting scandal. We learned from the Pete Rose episode years ago. Goodbye Shohei.

2). The geese returned to the nearby fields. I love to hear them chit chat with each other. ❤️

3). It’s only four months until spring time returns. Looking forward to March 1st and the return of baseball season again. :hk20:

4). I stopped being a fan of fast food, a few years ago. Now that DJT got a Maga-T franchisee to let him stand in their store and reveal that franchisee’s political stance by ownership, McDonald’s will pretty much be on my shit-list permanently.

5). Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on this past Sunday. Happy Birthday Kamala! :birthday2:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

4. Eating a reallly good piece of chocolate as if I was making love to it. I think a lot more of eating should be like that.


Of all the places I have been, IMHO as a foodie, New Orleans is the city where most people embody this principle. I have always felt that their basic approach to food is that you should enjoy it; and if you're not enjoying it, why are you eating at all? I like the way you put it better.

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My 5 good things:

1. Ben and Jerry's ice cream is on sale this week, half price.

2. Still feeling the waves and sea air and the Jimmy Buffett groove a week plus after vacation.

3. An out-of-town friend is coming to visit tomorrow, and she's bring me a haul from the farmer's market.

4. This voting season is almost over and I haven't had a breakdown or seriously considered moving to Canada yet this time.

5. My house is cleaner than it has been in a long time, thanks to an inspired boy.

[Gráinne]

Of all the places I have been, IMHO as a foodie, New Orleans is the city where most people embody this principle. I have always felt that their basic approach to food is that you should enjoy it; and if you're not enjoying it, why are you eating at all? I like the way you put it better.

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I've only been to the Big Easy once, and that was for two days, but I had the exact same impression. Not just food-the whole place was one sensual experience after another. No accident that the wonderfully sexy jazz and blues started there.

My five things:

1. Speaking of said jazz, I've found several channels of soft, mellow, jazzy beats (there must be a word for this genre). Very MmmmMmmm!

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2. I actually love the gift to myself of a cleaning day.

3. Tickets to the Van Gogh Experience-seems to be a huge immersive exhibit with his paintings set to music. A little costly, but my favorite artist and it sounded different! This will probably be on the list on Thursday.

4. I slept in and cuddled with Junie the cat

5. The wonderful chicken wings at my favorite Chinese restaurant. I'm going to find a recipe and see if I can do it myself (but there's nothing wrong with treating myself, either).

[Soft*Silver]

1: pumpkin carving w grand daughters!
2: homemade from scratch chocolate cake w chocolate icing
3: coffee in the pavilion in the mornings w the Moon doggie
4: a really nice leg shave and moisturizing after w oil
5: the soft snaps of a wood wick burning in a new candle

[Gráinne]

1. As I suspected, the Van Gogh experience. It was truly magical. It didn't shy away from his mental and physical challenges, nor his suicide, but the focus was on his art and how he saw the world. I think I cried.

2. I am now a Cross-Fitter. I'll just say that the thought of moving a few feet to bed on my worn-out leg muscles gives me palpitations. I love it.

3. I bought myself a Ninja Foodie, that seems to do everything but the dishes. I made chicken breasts with Rice-a-Roni at the same time, and while the chicken was a little overcooked, how can you beat dinner in 15 minutes?

4. I got a perfect lesson in my Russian app class. I see that class and Cross Fit as the same: just show up, put in time, and you'll get better.

5. Junie the cat, who comes over with "What are you doing? You're supposed to be petting me!"

[kittygrrl]

Kind people
autumn leaves
holidays
poetry
freedom

[Bèsame*]

58°
Wearing a hoodie
Lemon tree out back
My bestie is working from home, but keeps coming out of her office for bits of conversations.
Enjoying spending time with her wife. We are going grocery shopping soon .lol
Dinner with cute Cali woman tonight, possibly.

[Kätzchen]

1) For top leadership in corporate organizations who don’t kowtow to political figures.

2). For all the people who serve in our military and top military officials who won’t kowtow to political personalities who do not have America’s best interests at heart.

3). For people who care about others who don’t even have the freedom to move about safely in society because of direct or indirect hate from others.

4). For doctors and nurses who truly care about the health of those who need healthcare regardless of ability to afford healthcare and provide healthcare to those of us in life or death circumstances.

5). For social activists who give tirelessly of their time and energy to help educate American’s understand social and cultural issues that affect us all.

6). For the natural beauty we still have and for climate change activism to help create change in our everyday environments that deserve and need protection so we have clean soil, clean water and clean air. Becoming zero net carbon is how we change our planet’s dire situation.

7). For my family of chosen friends and for certain members of my own family who respect and love and care about me. I love and care about and respect you too. :stillheart: :stillheart: :stillheart: :stillheart:

[kittygrrl]

Thanksgiving
cookies, they help me feel better in a pinch
warm hands when yours are cold
Understanding 'this too shall pass'
waking up from a bad dream and realizing it was only a dream

[Bèsame*]

having a good friend..

Visit me while in the hospital
Bringing me two pieces of Lindor chocolates
Texting me all thru the night since I've been home
Came over today while I took a shower
Walked with me to my mailbox
And...
Will be back tomorrow with lunch.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Good friends who last a lifetime
- Christmas tree ornaments, some of which I've had for a lifetime
- My sister, whom I've had for her lifetime
- My boy, who I hope to spend the rest of my lifetime with
- Pumpkin muffins, which will stay on my waist for a lifetime

[Kenna]

*the amazing support and love I've felt from several close friends during my recovery.
*I met a friend on this site MANY years ago who has become one of my most cherished friends and chosen family.
*I've had zero nerve pain in my feet since surgery
*all the homemade meals my best friend has made during my recovery and all the care
*sunshine and hope

[Kätzchen]

1) Access to clean water and clean sources of food

2) A safe place to live

3) Friends and chosen Family

4) Time to enjoy life’s many pleasures

5) being single and living a good life (free of conflict)

[Bèsame*]

1. Made a car full of donations to the local non profit donation center.

2. Decorated my Xmas tree with Valentines. I've never done that before, but I posted it on FB. All my friends like it! Lol

3. Being recognized for nomination
for Volunteer of the year breakfast coming up soon.

4. I broke my temp bridge the other day and my wonderful dentist fixed me up yesterday. He is amazing. Waiting for the permanent bridge to come in next week. I swore to him, only soft foods till then.

5. Lost 5 pounds of Christmas goodies. Best Butch and I are teaming up for support for each other.

[Kätzchen]

1). I’m not a Republican. I’m a democrat.

2). The ability to discern right from wrong.

3). I’m the type of person who would rather be surrounded by incoming immigrants. White Nationalism is a serious cancer in our country.

4). I’m the type of person who supports small town business, especially businesses owned by women. I don’t support Bezos (Amazon, Prime or Whole Foods or any business owned by Bezos). I also don’t support Musk (Tesla, etc), nor do I wittingly or unwittingly support any business owned by any Republican.

5). I like being around people who support Democracy. If there is even a scentilla or trail of a scent that spells “Republican” about any person, then please use the exit. You’re not welcome in my life.

[Bèsame*]

my pink lemonade lemon plant is full of buds and blooming flowers. Oh please let me have a few lemons!!

I decorated my front porch with 4 different pots filled with blooming pink flowers right now. It's so spring.

My jasmine has sprung so many new green shoots. I'm for sure going to have a wonderful jasmine scent soon.

My bougainvillea has filled in with leaves and buds. I lost all the leaves during Milton's hurricane.

Anxious to start growing tomatoes! I want homegrown tomato sandwiches.😉🍅🍅

[Bèsame*]

Today, we start being farmers. The raised box is getting built!

Unbeknownst to her, I have a honey do list. Lol. And Easter project and a bathroom project.

I'm making dinner, burgers and sweet potato fries.

Adult beverages will be had as well.

And we are together, out of work for the day!