Gratitude and Joy

Day 28 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Massages

We all get tense. We all cope with tension in different ways. For me, a great massage can do wonders ...

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Day 27 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Clean Sheets

Who doesn’t love the feeling of crisp, tight, soft, sweet-smelling sheets when they crawl into bed at night?

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Day 26 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – American Bathrooms

Today I am grateful for the convenience of American bathrooms. I know what you’re thinking: “WHAT???” but let me explain.

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Day 25 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Mexican Food

Today I am grateful for Mexican food … which shocks me and brings me joy.

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Day 24 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – My Pool

We are always ready to serve up a poolside cocktail, but when you throw in guests you rarely see, it adds to the joy and reminds me to be grateful.

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Day 23 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Change

Sometimes it’s the little changes that make you smile -  a new bedspread, or new towels in the bathroom. Something as simple as fresh flowers on the table can brighten a room without giving you the panic of a whole-scale change. 

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Day 22 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Sunshine

No matter where you live, no matter where you are, you can’t help but paste on a smile and enjoy a beautiful sunny day.

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Day 21 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Farmers Markets

Our neighborhood market isn't a huge, but it’s got a little of everything.

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Day 20 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Wine

I am grateful for good wine. The flavors and ritual of savoring a glass bring me joy. 

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Day 19 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Sunbeams

That deliciously toasty spot yearns to be occupied in a lazy-day demonstration of how to relax.