Gratitude and Joy

Day 118 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Joy of Others

One of the great things about being an optimist is finding joy everywhere. This blog has already taught me a lot about gratitude and joy … and finding it in little things.

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Day 117 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Big Blue Marble

I hope my grandchildren … and their grandchildren … will be able to enjoy the outdoors like I have.

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Day 116 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Never Stop Learning

OK … this is crazy fun. I’m glad I got the extra canvases and paints. When my grandkids come to visit this summer, we’re gonna have an art day!

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Day 115 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Puppy Prep: Take 1

We have eight-or-so weeks to turn our home into a puppy friendly living space.

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Day 114 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Grown-up Play Days

These leisurely days make me feel like I’m living the never-ending vacation. I’m grateful for the joy of play days.

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Day 113 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The All-American Saloon

Dozens of ice cold beers are available along with a classic American menu … limited but just what the “sheriff” ordered.

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Day 112 – A Day of Gratitude and Joy – Easter Sunrise

I uncharacteristically stepped outside ... (and) was met with the brilliant rays of an Arizona sunrise that brought me incredible joy!

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Day 111 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Taxes

This is a far cry from the days I had to fill out the 1040 with complicated IRS instructions in hand in one marathon session, hoping no mistakes were made. 

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Day 110 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Cheesy Romance Novels

Sure, I’ll go back to crime novels and mysteries again. But for now, I’m grateful for the delightfully fun stories in the paperback romance section of the store. 

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Day 109 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Youthful Inspiration

His animated tales reminded me why I started my plan to see the world from A to Z. When I started my plan, I, too, had little more than a goal.