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Gratitude and Joy

Day 15 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Game Night

Judy Romano

For us, game night is whenever we decide we’re tired of movies or TV.

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Day 14 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice

Judy Romano

In the morning, I whipped out my antique juicer, sliced those orbs of citrus flavor

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Day 13 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Puppy Kisses

Judy Romano

Stacy and I even managed to find a big snuggle pup on our horseback riding adventure in Romania.

Flying, Gratitude and Joy, Travel

Day 12 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Air Travel

Judy Romano

The sheer realization that all the people around me will soon be soaring through the air  -- or just came from there --  reminds me that nowhere is out of reach.

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Day Eleven – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Video Chats

Judy Romano

She’s on a landline phone, corded and everything. No pics, no video. Technology can be a wonderful thing.

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Day Ten – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Photographs

Judy Romano

I don’t remember exactly what happened, but we must have been sharing jokes or something, because Lizzie and I are clearly laughing out loud.

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Day Nine – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Snow

Judy Romano

A few years ago, when Greg and I were on vacation in Switzerland, we made snow angels.

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Day Eight – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Scars

Judy Romano

Scars are banners of survival! ... No matter the cause, there’s a story behind the scar.

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Day Seven – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Easy Days with Friends

Judy Romano

We chatted easily and shared a homemade meal to kick off the year. As the shadows lengthened, we headed home, leaving the others to continue the celebration. 

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Day Five – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Trained Professionals

Judy Romano

I can replace a faucet, swap out an outlet, install a ceiling fan (usually) … but when I need a plumber or an electrician, you better believe I’m calling in a pro.