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Thursday’s October Good List

by Mary on October 7, 2010

1.  Asking a child what he or she is going to be for Halloween.

2.  Listening to the animated description of child’s costume (see #1!).

3.  Roasted pumpkin seeds.

4.  Black cats.

5.  Spooky tales!

6.  Decorating my house for Halloween – so much fun!

7.  Beautiful autumn wreaths adorning front doors.

8.  Campouts.

9.  Fall baking.

10.  “A black cat dropped soundlessly from a high wall, like a spoonful of dark treacle, and melted under a gate.” -Elizabeth Lemarchand

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September’s Joys

by Mary on September 17, 2010

1. Updating my “Goodreads” account.
2. Baking cookies.
3. Genuine curiosity.
4. Cool, sunny mornings.
5. Pumpkin patches.
6. Good books.
7. Peaceful, quiet moments.
8. Trying a new recipe.
9. A purring cat.
10. Beautiful, cursive handwriting.

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Sunday’s Good List

August 29, 2010

1.  Resiliency of the human spirit. 2.  Hope. 3.  Sunny days in August. 4.  Watching my son chase bugs outside. 5.  My baby daughter’s silky, super-fine blonde hair.  So soft! 6.  Anticipation of cool, crisp fall days. 7.  A clean house. 8.  Apples. 9.  The promise of a new day every morning. 10.  Total, complete trust in [...]

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Friday’s Good List

July 30, 2010

1.  Feeling blessed. 2.  The promise of fresh discoveries in a brand-new book. 3.  Summer nights and fireflies. 4.  Back-to-school time. 5.  Freshly-sharpened pencils. 6.  Tucking my children into bed. 7.  Sweet memories. 8.  Movie night with my family. 9.  Soft blankets. 10.  Handmade quilts to keep my children warm all night.

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Wednesday’s Good List :: Some Animal Love

July 28, 2010

1.  A bunny’s twitching nose. 2.  A lamb’s quiet, innocent eyes. 3.  A cat’s comforting purr. 4.  A horse’s shiny coat. 5.  A puppy’s endlessly wagging tail. 6.  A bluebird’s amazing splash of color. 7.  A baby chick’s soft, yellow fuzz. 8.  A fawn’s silent, questioning gaze. 9.  A squirrel’s bushy, chestnut-colored tail. 10.  Co-existing in harmony with all living [...]

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Tuesday’s Good List

July 27, 2010

1.  Wonderful memories of my grandmother, Mimi. 2.  Classic episodes of Sesame Street. 3.  Homemade blackberry preserves. 4.  Summer picnics. 5.  Pushing yourself beyond your limits … in a good way. 6.  Anticipation of my favorite season – FALL!!! 7.  Baking cookies. 8.  Apple orchards. 9.  A child’s enthusiasm. 10.  Inner peace.

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Saturday’s Good List

July 24, 2010

1.  Appreciation. 2.  Gratitude. 3.  Love. 4.  Hugs. 5.  Comfort. 6.  Peace. 7.  Warmth. 8.  Home. 9.  Friendship. 10.  Inspiration. 

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July 23, 2010

1.  Watching my 6-year-old son dig in the dirt.  He loves the feel of fresh, undiscovered EARTH. 2.  Belly laughing. 3.  Doing yoga. Om… 4.  Comforting my children during a thunderstorm. 5.  Losing track of time in a bookstore while browsing. 6.  Taking a nap. 7.  Smiles and coos from my baby girl, Naomi.  Truly, [...]

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