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TGIF and Happy TTOT time! It’s been a spell since I’ve done a TTOT post, but here I am!

As the days of winter creep in and then surprise us or not, we in North Carolina experience just about every season, sometimes in one day. This week has been pleasantly mild. Next week, it’s supposed to get cold again, like last week. See what I mean? It’s all good, though. I am grateful for the fact that I have a warm winter coat and a lightweight seasonal jacket. Do you suppose the flowers I bought before Christmas and are still like new have become acclimated to North Carolina weather? I don’t know, but I am thankful to see my happy purple and white bouquet.

My sweetheart’s birthday was this week. I overestimated how much prime rib (a favorite indulgence) I would need for Christmas, so we had a smaller one for his birthday. I am grateful for this bonus treat and that it was on sale, which probably inspired my over buying. Birthdays, for us older family members, are celebrated with cards and a special meal. We don’t need things as much as when we were younger. As a child, we had a cake, ice cream, and two presents from our parents. Each of us was given our choice of one birthday party, so I chose mine at age six. We lived on a military base, so most of the guests were the neighborhood children. There were several people at the party, held outside. Dad and his friend built a bar and that was the centerpoint backdrop for the event. Hans did receive birthday money so it’s Chinese food this weekend!

The poems that I submitted to The Short of It were accepted. I am excited to purchase the anthology. The poems are: Release the Grip, Her Grief, Simply the Best, and Sandcastles. The anthology will be released this year. Thank you to Susi Bocks of IWriterHer for accepting these poems.

That Angel Card Project was another big hit! So many people received cards and expressed such appreciation for the care of others. There’s going to be something for Valentine’s Day. I don’t have the details, yet. Jodi has been our card maker and then she’s prepared the envelopes, Hans addresses the cards, and I do a bit of this and that with them. It’s our Thanksgiving project and truly gives us something else for gratitude.

One of my favorite places to find and post books is Library Thing. I am grateful for this resource and when others post reviews for our posted books. It’s a real blessing. I am grateful for LindaAnn LoSchiavo telling me about this resource.

Our anthology Unhoused – Yearning for Home, is coming along nicely. I am grateful for the many responses. Right now, I am setting up the files for editing. It’s a great feeling to read so much meaningful work and this demonstrates to me even more about the value of heartfelt expressions. The subject matter is meaningful to us and this collection stands to benefit those in need. Editors Candice Louisa Daquin and Carrie Yang have been a true blessing. Zaneta V Johns will be proofreader, for which I am grateful.

I noticed the birds are already scoping out our porch shelf for nesting. I love to hear them chirping. It fills my heart to hear them.

Here’s to another great week! May your cup run over with thankfuls!

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Ten Things of Thankful – Feb 14 2020

February 14, 2020 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

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Happy Valentine’s Day to y’all! It’s TTOT time so let’s get to the sweetness!

1. I am bubbling over with excitement! A manuscript was accepted for publication for which I was the Poetry Editor! I am excited for the poet and for my contribution.

2. Coffee at the Clubhouse – that I can walk to the clubhouse in the community and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

3. Books – I have been reading an interesting book called Dear Mrs. Bird set in the days of Hitler. I am finding it interesting and grateful I found a large print edition at the library.

4. Last Back Treatment today! – I get the last treatment on my back today, then a 6-8 week follow up is next. Next is dentist time! Grateful for health care.

5. 6. 7. 8. Friendly people – I was talking to tech support for my internet yesterday. While they weren’t able to help me, we had the nicest conversation. I love it when you connect with friendly people. And later I was able to resolve the issues with the aid of Google and techies who post helpful stuff. It all began with a new router which I got for a decent price. So I am counting all four as thankfuls!

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9. Birthday with Daughter was so nice! We went out to eat at Vic’s Italian (yay Groupon) and Menchie’s for dessert! She was very happy with that combination. I think she was most pleased with her gifts which were all things to wear. Bonus was that Food Lion had frozen gluten free and dairy free cupcakes so we picked up a couple of packs for her celebration at her house with her friends. They looked delicious and pretty. She said they were!
Oh and by the way I used Rakuten and got cash back from my Groupon purchase!!

10. Lastly but not leastly this place is saved for you! Come sit at the table of gratitude and share your happiness!

TTOT

Ten Things of Thankful – February 7 2020

February 7, 2020February 8, 2020 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

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Welcome to TTOT and the first February 2020 Leap Year post! Without a lot of fuss I am going to blow right in!

1. WOOWEE Was it every so windy today! BUT! It was not raining too much 🙂 It was buckets and flying windys yesterday, but it could have been worse. Power flickered and played hide and seek with us and we survived just fine. It’s doing without that helps our character, right?

2. Smooooothe sailing for the Real ID today! I took my soon to be 44 year old daughter to get her Real ID – in case you don’t know about it – it’s a thing you need for reasons such as flying, entering a Federal building, and important stuff like that. I would have gotten mine too (since we’re supposed to have them by October) but I am just past the window to have to pay twice. We only had an hour wait and there was a full house at the DMV. I think several were there for licenses. And with it being windy the DMV official announced it might be a “never” for getting driving tests today. YIKES!! I hope that didn’t come out to be true.

3. Health – I have been getting these treatments for my neck and back and got the first on for my back this week. It went very well. It was done quickly and I did not take anything medicated (sleepy making) to relax. I am feeling good effects from it. And I graduated from Physical Therapy on Monday and just have to do home exercises, so it’s all good. Here is the link to help explain what the Radiofrequency Ablation is.

4. Opportunity for Artistic Focus – I have participated in inspired art with Elizabeth Foley and she invited me to participate this month to be a part of this activity again. I am grateful as it gets my creative juices going.

5. Daughter is here and we are celebrating her birthday on Saturday! I can’t believe she will be 44! Where does the time go? Seems like it was just yesterday that this sweet little 8 year old found her way into my heart instantly! She resides there closer that ever and I cherish these times together. She’s gonna be reading this post, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jodi!!

6. Support – I had an excellent meeting with other writers on Wednesday. It helps a lot to have real time support from other writers and I hope I offer the same to them. Writing is mostly an isolated career, but sometimes you need a little help from your friends.

7. 8. 9. Observations – I was at the Starbucks at the grocery store with Jodi and we were having her celebratory hot chocolate (they added butterscotch a positive experiment) and my coffee (yeah, I’m boring). I observed a lady eating a pastry. She was taking her time nibbling her way around it and savoring every bite. It made me think about how in life we can get in such a hurry and consume food so fast and not take the time to enjoy. It took her quite a while to finish and I could tell by the look on her face that she was thoroughly enjoying every bit. I looked over at the produce section and saw the colors of apples on display and wondered how many people pay attention to the care that the produce folks take. Then there was the checkout lady who was super friendly, even though she said she had stayed very busy, she loved what she did, it was clear to see and she took just the right care of the groceries, packing them just right.

10. And then there’s you! We got to the end of this and there is a blue link where you can post and share your thankfuls. So, how about it? Even just one is fine. And if you are in a hurry, just comment your thankful. And have an awesome week!