April 2010

Wow! 100 days ago I posted my very first “good list”. It felt like…… breathing. I haven’t missed a day since. With mostly no repeats, that’s 1,000 good things! Expressing gratitude by sharing my 10 things each day has enriched my life in ways I cannot explain. It has helped shape who I am and [...]

1. So thankful for Mary Ellen for her love and kindness extending her talents to each of us in Artist’s way. She is a shining star!!! 2. The American flag flying in the wind 3. Enjoyment from each member of Artist’s way. I am so fortunate to be a part of this loving, motivating group. [...]

1. Gift exchanges (even if they’re decluttering gifts!) 2. Fridays. I’m usually a Monday fan, but this week I’m really thankful for Friday. 3. Bringing home a Newton’s Cradle. I’ve always wanted one! 4. Blurtfests 5. Drawing from, learning from, and surrounding myself with people who know so much more than I do 6. The [...]

1 CAR PARK CONVERSATIONS: Laughter after Artist Way tonight! 2 RELAXING INTO LIFE! 3 GREAT FLORISTS: Can’t wait to hear my Mum’s voice raving about her Mother’s Day flowers! 4 MY FEMININE SIDE: For grounding and balancing me! 5 EARLY NIGHTS! 6 LARGE BATH TOWELS! 7 BIRTHDAYS: My #1 Daughter is 23, going on 47 [...]

Theism (the beginning) Theater (all the world’s a stage) Third  (exceedingly underrated) Thunderstorms (frighteningly calming) Thorn(s) (every rose has its ) Thermoses (also exceedingly underrated; an exceptionally nifty invention) Thick (as a brick) Thin (mints) Thimbles (in antique printer’s trays . . . Mom momentos) Thanksgiving (in every sense of the word) They (have an awful lot to [...]

1. Library books. Libraries are so awesome, they open up a whole world of possibility. 2. The glimmer of romance 3. Scented drawer paper 4. Mismatched dishes. Or matching ones. 5. A free car wash 6. A sassy new haircut 7. Keeping promises (it’s very gratifying!)(I know, right? Who knew?!) 8. Showing up 9. Fuzzy [...]

1. Carol feeling like her fun loving self 2. children singing the pledge of allegiance 3. beautiful pink lillies 4. dinner with both of my sons; one very crabby but still glad he was with us 5. two fun meetings today, (not including Artist’s Way-that makes 3) 6. inspiration from the lessons in the course [...]

1.When the only thing in your mailbox for the day is something magical 2.Familiarity 3.Old routes, new companions 4.Making up whimsical stories about where the cat has been (She disappeared into a mysterious porch hole for over an hour!) 5.Someone who takes the initiative to help without being asked 6.Clouds that move like smoke 7.Candles [...]

1. Coffee 2. Knowing that we don’t have to go anywhere today 3. Yard work 4. Taking pictures 5. Seeing my dog figure out the invisible fence…We’re getting there! 6. Knowing that there’s leftovers for dinner tonight 7. Looking out the window and seeing green leaves on the neighbors giant silver maple 8. Scenic drives through [...]