Old Friends

Friendships are truly something to cherish and be grateful for. I love meeting new people and getting to know people from different backgrounds and circumstances. Today I talked with a friend of mine that I have known since college. I cherish that wonderful easy flow of conversation that comes from knowing someone else really well and the feeling of deep trust and comfort that makes everything easy and relaxed. So today I am thankful for friends. I'm thankful for those I have known for more than 30 years, as well friendships that are being established and growing now.
Here's to friendship!

Fire

This time of year, when it gets dark and feels cold, I love the light and warmth of a wood burning fire. It feels so great to snuggle up with a glass of wine and a blanket and hang out by the fire. I hope you are finding ways to stay warm today.

Coffee

Sitting here in my PJ's reading the morning paper and drinking coffee. One of my favorite things. I love it when I have time to be leisurely in the morning as opposed to having to rush out the door. I hope you have some time to relax and take time for things that you enjoy this weekend!

2 more days of the gratitude blog....please feel free to add your own comments.

The Start of the Holiday Season

I love Christmas. I even like Black Friday because it has been a tradition of mine to officially start my holiday shopping, decorating, and celebrating the season on this date. As I write this, I have already been out for a bit of shopping and soon will be off with friends for our annual Black Friday gathering. While I will not continue to blog each day about what I am grateful for once the month of November ends, I am going to try to continue this new habit to see the blessings and all that there is to be grateful for in each day. I hope today brings you many things to be grateful for!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope that you are having a day to be with people you care about. Along with Thanksgiving, today is also my 27th wedding anniversary. So, today I am celebrating and thankful for love.
Have a peaceful day and a day full of gratitude!

Thankful for Work

Today I am thankful for meaningful work. I feel so lucky to have 2 part-time jobs (yoga teacher and clinical social worker) that are challenging and rewarding to me in so many ways.

While the old saying about no one wishing on their death bed that they'd spent more time at the office may be true, I hope that the work and tasks you do today bring you a sense of accomplishment and joy.

The Moon!

I love a full moon on a clear night. I can't say exactly why, but it feels calming and somehow magical to have the night sky illuminated with a big full moon. Ever since the movie Moonstruck (anybody remember that one?) I have paid a bit more attention to the moon, to the point that if I awaken at night and see moonlight flowing into the windows, I WILL get out of bed to have a look.
The Moon is full tonight and the sky is clear for now. Have a look! Gorgeous!