9a Clock

Today, I'm grateful for flowers that bloom- even in the winter.

This morning I'm grateful for the sight of about 75 seagulls, playing in the wind outside my work window. It was absolutely mesmerizing. Made me pause and think...what a beautiful world.

Today I'm grateful for hope. In this past month, I've seen my hopes dissolve in many ways. I've seen my optimistic view on life change significantly. I've seen my desire to see the best in everyone, and my believe that good will triumph evil - change forever. So I cling to whatever hope that perches in…

I'm grateful today for those times in life where I prepare for the worst case scenario, have everything ready to handle opposition or difficulty- and then that worst case scenario just doesn't happen. In fact, it goes the opposite way from what I expected. I'm grateful to be surprised and pleased when I expect the…

Today I'm grateful for understanding coworkers, a corner cubicle where it's easy to concentrate, and a window where I can wistfully gaze out behind the blinds.

Today I'm grateful for sparkling holiday lights. They bring beauty and light which isn't always present everywhere for the rest of the year. We did a splash of lights for the first time this year (we've owned our home for 12 months). I've gone out to the street in the wind and rain several times…

Today I'm grateful for quiet days with my husband- just us and the cat and dog. Sometimes those quiet days are needed to recharge and tackle what is yet to come.

Today I'm grateful for quiet, solitary days.