Tag Archives: gratitude

A Cold Dark Oven

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

I’m thankful for many things this Thanksgiving.  Oddly, I’m somewhat thankful even for my cold, dark oven. I’m thankful that I won’t be on my feet for hours today prepping and baking for a family gathering.  For the first time … Continue reading →

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70s Flashback

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

No, I’m not having flashbacks to the decade of disco, the oil crisis, feminism, civil rights, etc. I’m talking about autumn-like temperatures in the mid-70s at lunch time here in Kansas City.  I took full advantage of the beautiful weather … Continue reading →

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A Bunch of Little Bits Make a Big Whole

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

Today’s gratitude journal post may be a bit rambly.  I don’t have a cute photo to share.  I’m not feeling extraordinarily witty either (not that I’m ever anything but marginally witty).  Nothing momentous has occurred in the last twenty-four hours … Continue reading →

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Anti-Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 12, 2013 by

I took the weekend off from my gratitude journal, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a ton of things to be grateful for. Like most other weekends, I spent all of it with my hubby (shown eyeing me dubiously … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Delight: Frozen Crumbly Chocolaty Goodness

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

For my first entry in my Gratitude Journal, I want to expound on the joys of frozen mocha cookie crumbly goodness.  For the past couple of months (summertime), this scrumptious treat has been available from Starbucks ~ the Mocha Cookie … Continue reading →

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Reversing My Poles

Posted on August 8, 2013 by

Each quarter, my employer features a health enhancement challenge that I routinely register for with the best intentions.  Our theme this time around, which is beyond ironic, happens to be stress management.  I laugh every time I log into the … Continue reading →

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With a Grateful Heart

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Today, I reach the end of my ‘Thirty Days of Thankfulness‘ series, but by no means have I reached the end of my blessings.  I barely scratched the surface of all the people, places and things I’m grateful for.  Each … Continue reading →

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