Arizona, Enzo, Gratitude and Joy

Day 253 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Friends and Dogs

Everywhere we turned there were dogs on leashes, eager to meet all the other dogs on the paths.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 252 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Enticing Aromas

... somehow that first time you inhale one can stick in your brain, bring back fond memories and leave you sniffing the air, searching for it one more time.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 251 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – A Perfect Day

It wasn’t spectacular or noteworthy, rather it was one of those days that is just right and leaves you feeling happy and peaceful.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 250 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Experiments

The rest of our days are “let’s wing it.” So far, that approach totally works for us.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 249 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – It’s Fall (well, almost)

The opportunity to switch out my summer decorations for the more colorful fall ones fills me with joy.

Food, Gratitude and Joy

Day 248 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Frozen Treats

A warm desert breeze was blowing and I was sharing an ice cream cone with my date!

Flying, Gratitude and Joy, Wine/Cocktails

Day 247 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Airport Bartenders

... it got me thinking about how tough it must be for airport bartenders.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 246 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – A Good Night’s Sleep

When I look back, I can only remember a handful of nights when I was able to lay my head down on the pillow and sleep, uninterrupted, for more than about four hours. 

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 245 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – After the Storms

There will be a lot more clean-up in the days to come and the monsoon season rages on ...

Gratitude and Joy, Musings

Day 244 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Birthdays

... none of us understands how we got here and who that old person in the mirror is each morning.