Happy Friday and TTOT day! Yes, I am back again. I posted earler this week, but I took it down for reasons…don’t ask, please. This one sticks! The above photo is not mine but it kinda reflects my current state, a contrast between warm and mellow. And on the way to something taller.

1. Happy One Month Wedding Anniversary to my beloved. I am grateful you are in my life.

2. I am gradually feeling better. Yesterday was my big test for running errands much of the day and looking at a condo (no, did not buy). I got through it and was ready for bed early. Grateful I got through the day.

3. I got through and maybe still going through TBH this difficult matter with a person who does not see eye to eye…I consider it a gratitude that I am starting this new day with a fresh perspective.

4. Celebration of the book launch for Elizabeth last weekend and looking for to this weekend’s event with Sarfraz.

5. Having time off for healing gave me plenty of time to read and I am always grateful to read.

6. The Sealey Challenge is coming up in August. I have a whole stack of books to read and re-read. I am grateful.

7. Daughter is rocking her cane and has blinged it up on a regular basis.

8. The “Dear Heart” Call for Submissions is picking up speed.

9. I have a special treat lined up for #8.

10. YOU

It’s Friday and school is back in session and it’s TTOT time! What a way to bring in September.

Let’s get started!

1. We got moved!
2. We had water, plenty of water for the move and yay because it was HOT!
3. Found muscles. Whew, because I was wondering…
4. Office view. I can see the trees. Weeee
5. Project Book Launches galore!
6. Podcasts are back in session, welp, in the planning phase…
7. I have space to do art for which I am Extremely Grateful! It makes me cranky if I don’t get my art fix.
8. It looks like it’s all about me, but nope…it is also about others as I am most thankful for the power of prayer and a prayerful attitude, ’cause ya know that if we put thoughts into things, they can becomes possibilities and when we put energy behind possibilities, they become things accomplished, and that’s the cycle I like to call later, rinse, repeat. But – hey – don’t forget to dry, because we all need a little rest.
9. And that #8 has been poured out in multitudes for those affected by the actual storms.
10. YOU and YOU and especially YOU – What’s your thankful today?

Happy Friday and TTOT time! Let’s get started.

1. It is getting to the end of the month already and I am grateful for air conditioning. Yup – that’s right good ole A/C Would you believe there are people who don’t have this luxury? I remember…yes, I am just that old…when we lived in Texas when Daddy was stationed at Randolph AFB in San Antonio, and we did not have A/C. The heat was, well, hot. We are talking about even this barefooted kid had to wear her flip flops because her feet would make impressions in the hot tar. Ask me how I know… Can we say, “holy hot stickers!” The A/C problem was somewhat resolved by these devices called air coolers. These were cube like devices which were like when a fan marries cold water and blows it out in soothing air. We would congregate in the living room where my parents placed their mattress on the floor and us kids who wanted to cool off would make pallets on the floor. It was like camping in the living room, only with cool air.
2. We are moving tomorrow and have been packing. I am grateful that moving day is soon.
3. Helpers. Daughter enlisted her church folks to help move her things since she’s not moving too well these days. My back is also appreciative of these kind people. We have movers hired, but many hands make light work. Daughter had the job of pointing people where to go with things. I think she will have fun with that.
4. Sharpies because when you move, you need to mark those boxes.
5. Liquor stores. These are the best places to get boxes. I like these boxes because they are clean. They have not had produce with gnats in them. They have compartments which are great for breakables.
6. Good shoes. When you are walking around and sorting and climbing and figuring things out, those feet want to be happy. Good shoes are your friends.
7. Water. We stocked up on water the other day. Hydration is so important and with the heat, woooo weeeee better sip up a bit.
8. Kind people. They sure make the world a better place.
9. Life is busy but in a good kind of way.
10. YOU – what are your thankfuls? I think after this weekend I will be thankful for a nap.

it’s ttot time so here goes!

1. Thankful for choices.
2. Grateful for support.
3. Roof over head.
4. A vehicle.
5. Energy.
6. Friendship.
7. Special pen and paper.
8. Ice cream.
9. Water.
10. You.

Happy Friday and TTOT Day – Can you believe we are already at the end of July! That’s just peachy!

Let’s slice up a bowl of peachy thoughts!

1. Daughter received injections and is gradually improving.
2. Daughter is having fun with her art class.
3. – 6. Air Conditioning! Ceiling Fans! Ice! Ice Cream! That is four thankfuls!
4. My back treatment on Monday seems to have helped and I have my last one next week.
5. The nurse for the back treatment is a sweetheart and I will miss her, but not the ouchy procedures.
6. I have a place to sleep each night.
7. Sisterhood of the Garden of Neuro group. I feel so much better from interactions with these lovely folks who are about the good vibes of the world. We had a lovely poetry workshop last night. I will probably share more about it later. You can check out the group Garden of Neuro
8. Books. I know I say that a lot, but I am grateful for books. AND in August it will be time for the Sealey Challenge where you can read one poetry book per day. I did that last year and it was fun. This year, I am moving and may have to make some adjustments. I want to finish some books I have started and post reviews. If I can do that for August, I may call it a success.
9. Building a better boat. I am not a sailor nor a shipmate in the for reals world, but I am working on an ongoing effort to make this part of my world a better place. I notice there is a stir of people who are also looking at ways to create positive change. I am grateful for the support.
10. YOU! What kinda jam will you be making with your harvest? Let’s hear about your week!

It’s time for the BIG TEN!! TTOT!

1. We have one answer for what is causing health issues for daughter and a treatment is in place.
2. We had some cooling rain this week.
3. My niece’s birthday was the 17th. My Goddaughter’s birthday was yesterday.
4. Coffee.
5. The pool has reopened and we have been in every night since.
6. Reading lots of books and being enriched.
7. A new client contract was sent.
8. Back treatments are scheduled.
9. I found a movie on YouTube about Jackie Gleason from the 2002 TV movie and started watching it. So far, I am finding it very interesting. I like to know the story behind some people and his is quite complex.
10. YOU! Tell us how your week has been. I am sure that once you start pondering that you will be counting yourself in as thankful.

Welcome to another great week to be thankful! Let’s get this started!

1. As you can see in the photo above, this is of my sister Paula and little me. It was New Year’s Eve starting into 1956, which means I was 2 and she was 6. I know it’s always a good idea to remember people on the day they were born, but 4 years ago this month, my sister was interred. It has been an emotionally tough week for me, yet I know her spirit is close by. My dreams have been vivid. And while she wasn’t in them, that I know of, I think she was stirring things up for me as a way to get through sadness. I am grateful that people can reach us even after they have passed this world. This is not up for challenge, but an experience of my own.
2. Celebrating my other daughter’s upcoming birthday. This is my goddaughter from another mother. She has adopted me. She calls my “Mumply” and that is a term of endearment. I am grateful to have been adopted by her and her husband.
3. Daughter has appointments to resolve what has turned into mysteries of the body, but I am confident we will find answers. I am grateful for the resources to make this happen.
4. While it is hot, hot, and did I mention HOT?! it is nice enough for lots of plant growth in the herb pots my daughter planted.
5. I don’t think I mentioned that there was a fire a couple levels above us. We had a water shower in our place, but it could have been worse. We pray to recoup our losses, but it could be worse. Nobody was hurt anywhere in this incident.
6. Someone sent me a book I wanted soooo much, but have been putting off as a financial thing. Squeeee!!!
7. Virtual opps. The pandemic may have pushed the videos but in my world, they won’t stop. I interviewed someone last night who is from another country. How could I do THAT in person? I am grateful for international influences in my life.
8. People who step up to the plate. I have had so many will people to help me in my business. Often, I hold virtual meetings to help other writers and I love it when I ask someone to do something and they are so willing.
9. The pool. Yes, I will say it! I am grateful for our community pool. It has been out of use since the 4th and I think it will be back tomorrow.
10. YOU – What are you gratefuls? Let’s hear them.

Happy Friday and TTOT Day! Let’s hop to it!

Things I am thankful for this week:

1. Safe at home. There was a fire two stories up and we had water damages, but nobody got hurt and we are now back at home and safe.
2. Beach time happened for a day trip.
3. Bonus beach time resulted in fresh shrimp from the boat.
4. Melons are pretty scrumptious about now.
5. Daughter has gotten help with pain and hope to have more help today.
6. We got lots of rain on Thursday and no hurricane damages here.
7. Ability to do things.
8. Poetry has been especially exciting as I see more people try their hand at it.
9. My nieces new little baby girl is just adorable.
10. YOU! What’s your week been like? How about sharing?

it’s TTOT time!

1. Scenery
2. Beaches
3. Mountains
4. Travel
5. Health
6. Family
7. Food
8. Happiness
9. Freedoms
10. You

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Happy Friday and TTOT day! Let’ do this!

1. Parades to celebrate freedoms

2. Dancing without judgment

3. Togetherness with family and friends.

4. Humor

5. Music

6. Hope

Hope in a Box

7. Help.

the Trevor Project

8. Happiness

9. Acceptance

GLAAD

10. You – What are your thankfuls?

TGIF and time to reflect on those who aren’t here to say TGIF… As we embark on Memorial Day Weekend it’s time to think about being thankful for those who gave their all. There is always a debate about remembering those who give all now but are living and those who lost their lives because of giving all for their country. I am going to focus on being mindful of this as I do this post, so let’s just see how it goes.

1. Technology which helps save lives.
2. Toes in the sand and mindfulness that boots have also walk these sands.
3. Time does not stop and when it does there is a soul.
4. Taxes to pay so that others can be of service.
5. The taste of things that might not be possible with different circumstances.
6. Tanks that are full.
7. Talking freely because of the fight for the right.
8. Thanksgiving is no longer about injustice.
9. Last, but not least – those who gave all.
10. YOU – let’s hear your thankfuls. Edgar wants to hear them, too.

Good Morning! Happy TTOT! Let’s hop to it!

1. I am going to get to go to the Creative Writing Summer Camp. Perhaps you would like to go, too.

2. Tax season is over.

3. Kay Doiron, my cover artist and great niece finished the book cover art for my next personal book of poetry. This was just in time for the upcoming birth of her baby, to be determined by God’s own plan. I am so thankful when Kay does the art work. She always “gets” what I am looking for.

4. We had a nice turnout for the Book Launch party. I did not record it, but we had a great time.

That’s the book:

5. It’s been a different kind of week in that I am doing more art than usual. That is always a positive.

6. Daughter is going to PT and comes home sore, so it must be doing some good.

7. Did you know that when you ask for a blessing, you open a window and it may take a whole door to take in all the goodness. Yeah…I have to remember that. And I am grateful to have to open my door.

8. I had a first meeting with an awesome coach and now I have an idea to develop. It’s like it’s always been there and I have done some things about it, but I am gaining clarity. I started by writing something and submitting it and it was accepted. I have another writing project to work on along the same lines. #7 is the result of seek and you will find.

9. The pool is supposed to open next week and the temps are going up, so maybe, just maybe MarPril is moving on and allowing PrilAyUne to come along.

10. Welcome to the path where you can lead the way. You are never alone when you share with others. What are you thankful for? The kitty wants to know.

Come read other thankfuls and link you own here:

Hey April! May is here ALREADY! Phew…April just flew by! It’s Already May 7th and time for TTOT!

1. We get to see mama this weekend. It’s been tooooooo long.
2. Silver Linings – The proof arrived and boy, oh boy am I glad I got a proof copy. I have some serious pudding to stir from this proof. “Did I do that…?” Yes, I did. If you are ever planning to publish, always get a proof copy before you send your child into the world. I am grateful it arrived sooner than I was informed and I have it all marked up to make changes today.
3. I am going to be grateful it is raining as April was kinda light on the juice. And I am grateful my family in Alabama escaped unscatched, maybe a tree and neighbor’s fence got toppled, but people did not.
4. that’s 2 up there
5. people who support life’s adventures
6. immunizations DONE
7. Nurses – that’s this week on the 12th, but I believe the whole month is most accurate for these fine folks who put it all out there to help us.

8. Help with pain. The treatments I had over a year ago have passed their limit and I started a new round and I am grateful that the first treatment has provided such relief.

9. Fun! I wrote this story and thought I would share. It’s fun to try a little humor out.

Ladies of the Garden

10. YOU! What are your thankfuls for the week? You can go to the link and let us know or put it in the comments. Blue wants to know!!

TGIF and TTOT all on one day! Let’s hop to it!

1. National Poetry Month daily poems ends today. I am grateful for the challenge and that this is the last day I need to find a prompt. I can guarantee that on May 1 I will still be writing a poem.
2. I was able to keep up with #1 and brought along some others.
3. The Garden of Neuro has been a nice group of women to get to know and I am grateful for making new friends and many of my friends have chosen to join.
4. My book is almost ready to publish. I am working on the cover art, but want to tweak it some more.
5. Change is something I adapt to well. I think it’s from being a military kid and then moving every so many years afterward. We have to move because the community is wanting all unimproved apartments to be improved. The good news is that we are getting to go into an improved apartment. It’s just waiting for one to open up, but we have until December for an opening to happen. I am grateful we have time.
6. It is almost pool season. As May is sticking it’s nose over the fence, that means one more month to splish splash.
7. We get to see Mama in a week. We have not seen her in over a year. We are pretty excited.
8. I started a new gig. I did it last year and was approved to do it again, so I am happy about that.
9. It has been magnificently beautiful weather.
10. YOU – What’s your thankful? Robert wants to know… Just pop it in the link below!