It’s been a rough couple of weeks, which means it’s time to practice an attitude of gratitude. Because there is always light to be found even in the darkest days. Some things I’ve been thankful for lately… A pup who never fails to put a smile on my face. Sunsets and silos. A night out with friends who love me faults and all. January in Phoenix, a mix of fall…
I haven’t been blogging as much lately because I’ve been enjoying wider margins in my life. And I count that as a very good thing. So today I pause and give thanks for the joy and peace found in little moments. For gluten-free chicken & waffles, kale chips, and a date who shares. For an excuse to be silly with my husband. For The Incredible Hulk and Purple-Haired Barbie. For…
Since moving back from Montana, it has been easy to grumble about the heat, the lack of fall color, the heat, the scorpions, and the heat. When I find myself grumbling a bit too much, I pause, collect my thoughts, and give thanks for all the good stuff. Gratitude softens my heart as we sit in our air-conditioned house and paint fall colors for the windows. Gratitude changes everything. I’m…
Lately I’ve been thankful for… Fresh air and the heavenly aroma of pine trees. Warm weather and cool pools. Rivers and streams to romp and stomp in. Time on the field after the crowd goes home. Exploring a new city. A cool place to wait for Jeff after the game. Living an adventurous life that pushes me out of my comfort zone… and watching my man excel at his job.…
Lately I’ve been especially thankful for… Morning walks and the miracle of pollination. Cool days and snow on the mountaintops. Sleeping in and finding new birds to watch. Wispy clouds and rainy mornings. Drives that make me ooh and ahh for hours on end. Raincoats and boots in June. Wide open spaces and room to breathe. What are you thankful for lately?
I’ve had a rough couple of days, so it seemed like the perfect time to do a thankfulness post. Because… So…lately I have been thankful for Fresh veggies from the garden (and parents who deliver them to my door). Backyard baseball in swimsuits (and dreamy evening light). Fresh berries and signs of summer. Alfalfa fields and days when I feel good enough to run past them. Gluten-free macarons (and ciabatta,…
Lately I’ve been thankful for pick-your-own organic peaches, for 75 pounds of crawfish, and friends to share them with. For backyard baseball, and making healthy choices. For snuggles with Hobbs, and a Harlem Globetrotter taking time to teach little ones about basketball and bullying. For time spent with a tiny friend, and for health insurance and brave faces. For parents who go above and beyond, and for help from tiny…