Gratitude and Joy

Day 295 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Creativity

The imagination and creativity of my friends and neighbors brings me incredible joy.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 294 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Rainbows

No matter what the rainbow means to you, it’s a beautiful sight.

Alexandria, Gratitude and Joy, Italy, Travel, Walks

Day 293 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Downtown Delights

... downtown is where both tourists and locals gather, making for great people watching!

Gratitude and Joy

Day 292 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – A Constant State of Readiness

I looked up at the empty closet shelf and panicked just a little. What if an opportunity arises and we need to go somewhere now?

Gratitude and Joy

Day 291 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Retirement

... I have embraced retirement with elan. I started a new hobby fusing glass. I explore our neighborhood, our valley in the desert and our new state. I write every day.

Family, Gratitude and Joy

Day 290 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – New Family

I can't help but smile at all the new family members who have entered my life

Gratitude and Joy

Day 289 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The End is Near

I find so many things to be grateful and joyful for each day.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy, Travel

Day 288 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Rewarded Patience

I’ve entered the lottery twice a year for a couple of years, so when my name came up this spring for a fall tour date, I was thrilled!

Gratitude and Joy, Travel

Day 287 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Experience

Perhaps the best experiences are the ones that are challenging, not only for the lesson, but for the great story you get to share and, hopefully, laugh about with friends.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 286 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Open Windows

One of the best things about this time of year is the temperatures drop to the point where you can throw open the windows and let the easy breezes of fall in.