GratitudeLog

Valentine Day food for thought: Love doesn't make the world go round, but it make the ride worthwhile. Franklin P Jones.

Mid February and the weather is turning warmer. 45 degrees today and predicted 50's all next week. I am grateful it will be warm enough - long enough to melt all this ice that has been around for th… read more

I am grateful to become more aware that our beliefs can determine our success because we measure our success by our beliefs. And you can change your beliefs by rethinking what they are based on. It… read more

I am grateful for a day above freezing. Winter is not over, but it is nice to have a day to thaw before the next arctic blast hits us next week.
I am thinking spring and actually watching for thos… read more

I am grateful for a day above freezing. Winter is not over, but it is nice to have a day to thaw before the next arctic blast hits us next week.
I am thinking spring and actually watching for thos… read more

I am grateful for a day above freezing. Winter is not over, but it is nice to have a day to thaw before the next arctic blast hits us next week.
I am thinking spring and actually watching for thos… read more

I am grateful for a good supply of wood to keep me warm during the bone chill happening here. I am grateful for a house that is well insulated to protect me. I am grateful for the promises of spring… read more

I just watched Bridges of Madison County and the last line struck me. "Do what you need to, to be happy. There is so much beauty." There is so much beauty and I am grateful for my own imaginative e… read more

I am so grateful to have a home that protects me from this winter weather. Even if the electricity goes out, I can stay warm with wood heat. And my wood stove can even heat my instant coffee water.… read more

Witness: This week, I asked the Universe for my son (28 years old) to have clear insight into what is happening in his life. I heard from my son this weekend and I do believe his insight is improvin… read more

I am so grateful for effective migraine medicine. I remember the days I would suffer for 4-5 days with migraines. I am so grateful to find something that works for me.

I am grateful for the ability to work hard, and then for the food to re-replenish me and a peaceful place to rest.

I am grateful for my job. I have been there old enough to have the confidence to help me rethink my stupid mistakes and not take myself to seriously. To be human is to make mistakes. To be successf… read more

I am grateful for friends to talk to when times get rough.

I am grateful for the peace that comes with a quiet night. I do love the night sounds. Many times we just need to stop and quiet our thoughts and listen to the sounds around us. You might be amazed… read more

I am grateful for new awareness.
According to Wayne Dyer, whenever you are struggling with a problem, as long as you are focused on that problem, it will not go away. The key is to change your perce… read more

I am grateful for the strength and the good health to be able to do the work that is required of me during this time. Life in the country can be hard work. I am grateful to be able to contribute.

I am grateful for the cool front. It is not much cooler here, but yesterday the heat index was 104 and we were bailing hay. Yes, you make hay when the sun shines... and before it rains! I am gratef… read more

I am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer in my community. It is a beautiful feeling to be able to help someone who really needs a helping hand. I'm glad I have the time and energy to help out.… read more

After the rain, the summer heat is not as bad. We needed the rain. I am grateful for the rain (we needed it) and the break in the heat wave.

During this heat wave, I am grateful for air conditioning and the power grid that is supporting everyone during the heat. I am also grateful for living in the tall trees that shade my house. The gre… read more

Sun-warmed tree ripen peaches. I had forgotten how sweet they are. Yesterday I had 3 peaches fall off my little tree, so I picked them up and washed them off. They are so good. I am grateful that… read more

I am grateful for this holiday weekend and the opportunity to spend time with my daughter. Things don't always work out the way you expect, but it is still good.

I have an old mare that I rescued. My vet said, if I had not taken her, she would have been dead in a short time. I know she appreciates where she is living now and how she does not have to fight fo… read more

Time is so precious. I am grateful when someone takes the time to share with me.
You make me smile.

After the rains, to my surprise, there was a huge bloom of golden mushrooms along my path to the barn. I have never noticed them before now, but there was about a hundred of them. They looked like 6… read more

I am getting ready for the next round of severe storms, and I realized that my apricots will probably all get blown off the tree. So I stopped and picked one to eat. It was so tasty. It is an old f… read more

I am grateful for fresh sweet juicy peaches! Unfortunately mine are not ripe yet, but it was really tasty. From my postings about food, you would think I would be as broad as a barn, but I have lost… read more

What a beautiful day. Sunny, not too hot. I am grateful for a really nice day.

After the storms have passed (at least for 24 hours) I took the opportunity to take a walk this evening down our country road. The birds were singing loudly and the trees were lush green. I was find… read more