Monday – I am grateful for new beginnings; I am grateful for my capacity to love and forgive others; I am glad to be learning that if you don’t like me that’s not really my problem..I will no longer make myself small or dim my light. Although I still have to remind myself of thisContinue reading “December 6, 2021 – my daily gratitude list of 3 things”
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Early morning 3 things – December 4, 2021
Last night I was distracted from my posting of 3 things but what’s funny is I was racking up the gratitude all day. Not that it was a particularly great day from an outside viewpoint, but I was able to really focus on the good things and not the little annoyances (both people and events)Continue reading “Early morning 3 things – December 4, 2021”
December 1, 2021 – Today’s 3 things of Gratitude
I am grateful for the annual leave days that I am able to use however I see fit. I saw fit today; I am grateful for the love and compassion of those who I now surround myself with – I encourage you all to eliminate toxic people from your lives. Time is too precious; IContinue reading “December 1, 2021 – Today’s 3 things of Gratitude”
November 22, 2021 – 3 Things
November 22, 2021 – Today’s 3 things: Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate chip cookies and now that I live by myself I actually get to eat some; I am grateful for the wonderful woman who came to clean my apartment today. I treated myself to a professional cleaning before the holidays and it was worth every penny;Continue reading “November 22, 2021 – 3 Things”
a good day
I know many details have been left out as I sit exhausted at this computer tonight. That young man, the one I helped so many years ago – helped me tonight.
God Bless Mr. Gale Wendell Marshall
Last Sunday I read the obituary of a man that changed my life – dead at 68 years old after over 40 years of teaching. His words and kindness supported me through my toughest times as I always remembered the way he made me feel as though I mattered, as though I had value. He taughtContinue reading “God Bless Mr. Gale Wendell Marshall”
a mom, a Facebook post, and God’s plan
Dear Mom, Your granddaughter posted a photo on social media today. It was a picture from last year of her towering over me as I stood in my cap and gown, freshly graduated with a masters degree. You wouldn’t believe how tall that little baby we brought home grew to be. She was only one whenContinue reading “a mom, a Facebook post, and God’s plan”
“You and Me Against the World”
Released in 1971 – The song was written by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams – two men. I never would have guessed it. Fast forward 17-18 years or so, after my parents split for the second time and my brothers were doing their own thing, it was just me and my mom mourning the loss of ourContinue reading ““You and Me Against the World””
Love Bucket
Flowers!!! So, my husband brought daffodils to my classroom the other day. He had cut them fresh from our front yard and wanted to brighten my day. Needless to say, it worked. Many different analogies cover relationships and how we balance ourselves, how we judge our contentment and happiness. I choose to go with theContinue reading “Love Bucket”
Batter up!
I just sat through the first scrimmage of our girls softball team for this season and boy was it cold! So, after coaching track and going on a run with my husband, the weather seemed tolerable enough – oh no — no, no. The lack of clothing on my body and the failure toContinue reading “Batter up!”
fields of poppies 