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My Gratitude List
I got to thinking today of all the talented people I know here at home, who are highly skilled in one art form or another.
Which is why I list their talent as Five Good Things in my world: 1) Knowing someone who can repair your shoes 2) Knowing someone who can open a jar when arthritis limits your ability to do it on your own 3) Knowing a good neighbor who can help you thread a needle when your bifocal eyeglasses just can't help you see the eye in the needle 4) Knowing someone who can help you fix your car, when you can't figure out how to fix it on your own 5) Knowing someone who has the time to listen and to help you process your day or the things you have on your mind |
Five good things.
those out there that are risking their safety for others
Spring days and nights with rain cleansing everything A beautiful one day heavy snowstorm (beautiful to watch) my fabulous neighbors having almost all I need in life |
right now
**mangos **avocados **the clouds building up, fluffy thunderheads in the distance ** lemon sparkling water ** sound of chimes as the breeze picks up After thought..adding fresh mint to water! |
- Chinese food delivery service
- my kittycat - zebras - a phone call with my Mom - a Disney pixie dust moment - a personal tour of the Animal Kingdom zoo behind the lodge |
I feel like this is a really important thing to do on a daily basis these days no matter how small the 'thing' is.
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5 Good Things
1) lazy Saturday mornings, time to sleep in and enjoy a late breakfast.
2) starry nights, with no excess light pollution. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2owAA...CMz/s-l300.jpg3) the luxury of sleeping in my own bed. :stillheart: 4)an abundance of PTO (every bit of paid time off helps) 5)Sampling a new to me dessert, made by a Filipino owned bakery: Buko Padan (it is d e l i s h, and vegetarian too). https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7072/7...afef3d11_n.jpg |
watching the palm trees in the front yard sway
turning on the black light to my huge spider web I put up out front having cut into some really beautiful avocados wondering if I'll ever need my cashmere gloves again?? Lol having the weekend off...football tomorrow |
playing donkey kong
eating burritos watching moles burrow visiting NYC Burroughs playing "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" |
-Talking with some of the family who is geographically distant
-Today's weather -A walk in the park (beautiful dogs, funny squirrels, positive thoughts running through my mind) -Today's dinner: simple, fulfilling, fun... -The 'silence' of the night...and its sounds... |
Options
Clear directions Masks Future plans Blue lace underwear |
1. Pubs that will sell canned beer out the door despite the current lockdown (and yes we are in a lockdown for 28 days ).
2. Outdoor patio heaters 3. Brussel sprouts with bacon. 4. Food and recipes from various African countries. It's about time. 5. Those amazing women that stand on our street corners downtown and hand out face masks they've sewn . |
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- a clean PET scan - no more cancer!
- roasted root veggies - parsnips, carrots and sweet potatoes - a computer that starts reliably and has all my passwords after two month of disuse - my awesome sister - Christmas cards in the mail |
-Realizing it's been over a year in the new place and though the entire time I've kept waiting for the ax to fall it hasn't.
-While those I'm closest to might not have all they want, all of us have what we need to get by in relative comfort during this pandemic. -After years of trying I've finally found an affordable canned cat food that Monte actually prefers over dry that, though it could be healthier, at least isn't total junk food. -Having daughters in-law who seem to truly love my sons, are excellent mothers, and sons who are very supportive of their wives. -The tax man cometh and though it sucks being poor at least by the time he gets here I won't owe him shit! |
Making a See's candy Bordeaux knock off.
Vanilla shortbread cookies, dipped in white chocolate. Turtle brownies. Wedding cake cupcakes with ooey gooey marshmallow filling. Pretzels dipped in red, white, and green chocolate. Five really good things I'm making for Christmas platters to share with my lovely new neighbors. I'm so looking forward to baking. I haven't done this in such a long time. Did I mention, this holiday season is so much better than last year! |
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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: |
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. |
Such an easy question...
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~~ |
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!! |
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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) |
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 |
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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 |
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. |
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) |
Five good things.
Scientists
Doctors Nurses Volunteer care givers Laws to prevent chaos |
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tender embraces
not so tender embraces intelligence well cooked food well enjoyed quality time And yes pencils, paper, model Greco |
Hand Written Letters & Cards
Old Bookstores Velvet Lace Your Favorite Song |
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: |
Quote:
Yeah, what she said! |
Grandchildren
Gardens Home made bread New drawing pencils Visits from best friends |
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 |
Tru Fru
Butterfly Tea Outlander Air Conditioning Cotton Candy Like Clouds |
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 |
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💗💗 |
Progress
Anticipation Relaxation Common sense Repentance |
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: |
Snow
Thunderstorms Autumn Gray Days More Snow |
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