Gratitude and Joy

Day 123 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Bees

I wandered closer, a little unsure of whether the bees would want to check me out as much as I wanted to see them. Luckily, they were too busy harvesting pollen to care while I snapped a photo.

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Day 122 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Gummi Bears

It’s not that I am completely gaga over gummi bears, but I went to high school in Germany (Wiesbaden Warriors Forever!) and gummi bears were an essential part of that experience.

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Day 121 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Shade

A nice, comfy shady spot is also the perfect place to just sit and people watch. You can learn a lot about a culture by the people who just stroll by

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Day 120 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Historical Maps and Charts

I’m a sucker for old maps found in antique stores. Often available for a buck or less, I’ll often pick one or two on our travels to capture the historical nature of places we’ve been.

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Day 119 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Street Music

Street music is happy music, and I love to stop and listen. Too many people walk right by ...

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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!

Enzo, Gratitude and Joy

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.

Arizona, Food, Gratitude and Joy

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.