It’s TTOT time! I am writing this from my Thankful space at the school where our writers meet. We are having a Friendsgiving. Look at this:
This is Thankful #1! And I was able to get my stuff at Aldi’s. But…it’s not all mine! Nom nom…
#2 And I get BRAGGING RIGHTS!! My daughter is featured- along with the other new baristas on the upcoming released coffee can. Check it out!!
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#3 Thankful that I get together on Friyays with other writers. It’s usually my manuscript reading day and I did that this week. I hung out with my sisterly friend Chanah and her doggy Asha and kitty Marmalade. I am thankful for friendship and doggy and kitty loves.
#4 I have a new TV show. It’s the new Matlock with Kathy Bates. She is my favorite actress, so naturally I had to check this out. It does not disappoint. It has interesting twists and who doesn’t enjoy Kathy!
#5 Stepping – I am working on my steps and it’s gradually taking hold. I discovered just how much I move, after using the tracker. It helps me feel better, just knowing.
#6 I enjoy what I do for an occupation.
#7 I voted and it only took 40 minutes in and out. We went on the first day.
#8 This:
#9 Nice surprise! My health insurance sent me a generous gift card for being actively involved in my care.
#10. YOU What are you feeling thankful about today?
Feel free to share in the comments or perhaps write a thankful post, all your own. How cool is that?
Happy Friday and TTOT time! Are you doing the tip-toe through the tulips? It’s certainly that time of year in Holland. What kinds of flowers have you seen this spring?
Roses are welcomed for my sweet daughter as she is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. She is doing great! Her surgery was on Thursday, early morning. This means we were up early, but it all worked out very well because we are early risers (although I didn’t sleep well from anxiety about waking up HA). The great news is that we were out of there in time to grab a brunch to go. Grateful for her surgery going well, early surgery times, recuperating going well, she is walking around the apartment with her walker, she was able to find her dirty laundry for me to do (AHA), she’s eating well, the ice flowing machine AKA The Ice Goddess, Naps, Naps, Naps, and a phone to call any time of day or night. I believe that must be at least ten thankfuls. I didn’t count, but will now count all the wonderful well wishes, prayers, blessings, visits, and wows.
As we pace by the daisies of life, we are filled with gratitude for all the colorful events. All the preparations gone well; staying well-informed, tax season ending so I have my sweetheart here to help, staycation time (that took a lot of doing to make a week off happen). Clearing the head as much as possible for the current events to happen. Tender mercies abounding. It’s been good.
How has your week been? How about a share of your thankfuls in the comments, by your own post or … If you go to the following link, you can see other thankfuls and even add your own.
Happy TTOT time and hello April 2.0 Let’s get started!
Have you noticed April flowers are coming out early? I am getting a bit confused about the succession of things, but that’s okay. I am simply grateful for all the beauty that surrounds us. And what beautiful music I have been hearing from the birds. There’s been a frequent fly up on my porch and I suspect the birds are either nesting or looking for materials from my flowerpots. I love to hear their chirping such beautiful songs. I smiled with enthusiasm for their pursuits.
Yesterday held a strong promise of horrible winds and storms. It just so happened to be the day I needed to go out and take care of business. It turned out breezy and very tolerable and maybe a few rain sprinkles. Yay! I was able to add grocery shopping to the list since it was navigation friendly weather.
Daughter and I went to her pre-op appointment yesterday. It went very well. We had our questions answered and both left with a sigh of relief. Her surgery is next week, and we will be happy to be done with it, but go to it in good faith, helped with knowledge. Education goes a long way to boost confidence. Daughter has been preparing her room to make sure she can navigate her walker for essentials. She took it upon herself to do some additional housework. I won’t turn down good help! Grateful, I am.
Tax season is coming to a close on Monday. I will have my sweetheart back home on a regular basis. He will also be taking much needed time off. We all will. His company is having a post-tax season celebration at a place where we can throw axes and eat lots of rich foods. I don’t have any axes to grind but will throw some for the fun of it. After all, how often do you get a chance to throw an axe?
While I don’t get to TTOT regularly, I hope those of you who like to write poetry have been noticing the daily poetry prompts this month. It’s National Poetry Month and my daily prompts have been fun to share. What are you doing for this year’s challenge? Thank you to those who pingback to my posts. It helps me feel like I am contributing.
This weekend is the quarterly Fine Lines Conference. The theme for this time is “Tell Me a Story.” I am grateful to find the time to organize the opening video and to prepare my presentation for Sunday, “Tattoos on My Soul.” The conference is virtual, and free will donation based. We’re looking to have quite a few people attend.
So, what are you thankfuls? Please drop in the comments or post. If you go to the blue bar below and click, there are other thankfuls to see and you can add your own post.
Happy TTOT time! And March, in this neck of the woods, has turned into a gentle lamb. We are looking at 77 degrees today, daughter is in shorts (I have a sweater on), and the weekend looks to be gorgeous. How many thankfuls did you count?
It’s that time of year when I am lucky to see my sweetheart by 9 p.m. Yes…tax season is strong and healthy. The good news is that his office is feeding him supper. He shared the menu with me, and I started plotting how I could go help at the office. We have worked for the same firm before, but that’s not happening this time. He’s the only CPA with whom I would work alongside. I will listen to feedback about which dishes he liked, so I can make them for him later on. I learned from this last year that he found shrimp and grits to be delicious. Well, I did not know this, and I know how to make that dish. He’s had it a few times since-from my kitchen. I loved learning he liked them, also because that is one of my favorite dishes.
It’s been a super busy time in the publishing scene. We bumped up two books, by special request. My norm is one book per month. I am grateful to see the other side of this very soon. We’ve had great book launches and I was honored to do one for my favorite SistersRoc’N’Rhyme duo. We even did one with a mixed venue of live, on site while the rest of the participants were virtual. It went well.
This upcoming week is National Poetry Month and that changes our focus. You may be seeing more posts and poetry. The poster for this year is amazing.
Daughter is doing well with her Aloha Ambassador program. She’s oriented new members to the program and it’s gone well. She has arthroscopic knee surgery soon. The date is not set, but should be set up next week., We pray she finds relief after they rework her knee. It worked for me when I was in my twenties. Back then, you stayed in bed with a cast because they did long incisions. Then you lugged the cast around for a bit. So, I am grateful for much less invasive surgeries.
I think that there are at least ten things highlighted up there. And I am confident there will be more to come. May you know these blessings as well.
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