Monday, February 20, 2012

Today i am grateful for…

…PTO.

…sunshine and blue skies.  Isn’t it just easier to smile when the sun is shining?

…variety.  Today offers a new menu of possibilities to choose from.

…Girl Scout Cookies.

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Today I am grateful for…

…another sunny morning.  Even though it’s still cold outside, some how it feels like spring is coming because of the sunshine…

…time to learn new things, hear new stories, grow in understanding…Shawn Anchor’s book, The Happiness Advantage…The Bileksi Brothers Movie (http://youtu.be/3a5cg9AMVTM)

…fair and honest retailers who are genuinely interested in doing the right thing.  Fox River Tire.  I will be a repeat customer.

…sleeping with the window open, feeling the soft warmth of my flannel sheets on my body.

…great coffee and the Sunday paper.

…a day filled with possibilities…

I am blessed.

 

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on love and waiting…

“I think love is kind of like those waves out there,” she said. “You ride one in to the beach, and it’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever felt. But at some point the water goes back out; it has to. And maybe you’re lucky–maybe you’re both too busy to do anything drastic. Maybe you’re good as friends, so you stay. And then something happens–maybe it’s something as big as a baby, or as small as him unloading the dishwasher–and the wave comes back in again. And it does that, over and over. I just think that sometimes people forget to wait.”  ~  from Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Today I am grateful for…

…a beautiful sunny Saturday.

…finally, new tires for the commuter car.

…time to explore possibilities…books, ideas, writing, creating…

…Pouncer purring through a long hug.  She’s such a sweetie.

…a special treat from Kate’s friend AnnaLisa…

I am blessed.

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Today I am grateful for…

…this beautiful day.  It is sunny and in the 40s here in Chicago.  It really feels like spring.

…it’s Friday!  It’s been a besy and productive week.

…I have a date tonight!!!

…I’m taking a PTO day on Monday so I am looking forward to a three day weekend!

I am blessed.

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Great song. Beautiful new cover. Take the time to listen.

I Can’t Make You Love Me

Powerful. Raw.  Heartwrenching.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Today I am grateful for…

…golden, shafts of sunlight streaming through the windows onto the desk where I work…

…spring is already in the air!

…girl’s night with Kate is always a special treat regardless of what we do.  It’s always fun to spend time with her.  She makes me smile and laugh and fills my heart with love.

I am blessed.

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