Category: Gratitude and Joy

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 78 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Al Fresco Dining

Judy Romano

As I looked down at my eggs, bacon and toast, the bright sunshine reflected back at me.

giving back, Gratitude and Joy

Day 77 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Giving Blood

Judy Romano

Along with thousands of my fellow veterans and travelers, I could no longer make regular trips to blood drives.

Food, Gratitude and Joy

Day 76 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Mr. Softee

Judy Romano

After all, who isn’t grateful for the magical music-blaring, treat-laden truck that brings back fond memories of childhood?

Gratitude and Joy

Day 75 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Bandmates

Greg Romano

It brings me great joy to know these brothers and sisters of 40 years ago are, for the most part, leading happy, healthy lives. I am truly grateful for their camaraderie then and now. 

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 74 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Flexibility

Judy Romano

Scooch … wait … scooch … wait … I’m next to the building now. Scooch … wait … OH NO!

Gratitude and Joy, Wine/Cocktails

Day 73 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Fun With Corks

Judy Romano

It was a bare wall that needed something bar-themed to cover it. AHA! I could cover it with wine corks!

Gratitude and Joy

Day 72 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Middle of the Night

Judy Romano

In winter, the snow seems to absorb all sound, making these walks even more surreal.

Gratitude and Joy

DAY 71 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – That New Car Smell

Judy Romano

Francesca needed a new spark ... so we got her a new battery ... and a new boyfriend.

Food, Gratitude and Joy

Day 70 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Cookbooks and Internet Recipes

Greg Romano

Google delivered a good-looking recipe in nanoseconds that required only 15 minutes of prep and six hours on low temp.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 69 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Smells

Judy Romano

It reminds me a little of when I was young and my dad would be ready to leave for work … smelling of Aqua Velva and Ivory soap.