Gratitude and Joy

Day 278 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Everything

... one of the things I’d hoped would happen is that these daily missives would bring happiness to others ...

Gratitude and Joy

Day 277 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Anticipation

I spent much of the spring excited and filled with joy at the prospect of those two events.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 276 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Quiet Evenings

Savoring the fresh flavors of a good meal and perhaps still sipping on a glass (or bottle) of wine, we’ll often just sit and watch the sunset ...

Family, Gratitude and Joy

Day 275 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Mothers and Daughters

... I’ve never seen the depths of the bonds Judy and Stacy share. They’ve traveled the world together. They’ve celebrated all of life’s ups and downs ... together.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 274 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Air Conditioning

For the past week or so I’ve been very warm in the evenings. I even questioned Greg about whether he’d adjusted the thermostat.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy, water

Day 273 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Lauching Andiamo!

Andiamo and I got to know each other as we moved easily through the waves. 

Gratitude and Joy

Day 272 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Purging for Fun and Profit

Before the tax laws were changed, we happily dropped off our used but still in good condition items at Goodwill, ReStore and other charities for the tax deduction.

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Day 271 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Staying Unsettled

Yet somehow, we always look around and see one more thing that needs to be updated.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 270 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Relationships

I’m still on the hunt for the perfect bar/restaurant, mechanic and some other places/people, but so far, I feel a lot more settled and “at home.”

Gratitude and Joy

Day 269 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Bad Movies

We looked at each other, completely agreeing the movie was just plain weird ...