When I first moved to Madison, in November of 2004, I was unemployed, broke, and suffering some major culture shock after having lived in Senegal for the previous year. My job search was moving slower than I would’ve liked it to, so I took on a project to give my days some meaning: sewing a [...]
Monthly Archive for August, 2009
A Room Full of Laughter
Posted in Books, daily, Give with Gratitude, senegal on Aug 16th, 2009
One of my favorite moments in life is making an entire room of people laugh (with me, not at me). That happened a few times at my book reading, and I am grateful for the great turnout and fun night.
A little help from my friends
Posted in running on Aug 11th, 2009
Got my butt of the chair today, put on the running shoes, and got out there. All inspired by a friend, who has not only being committed to regular running, but posting great songs for the running mix. Grateful for such inspiring friends!
I have a friend who makes me feel like my life is just a lead up to getting on the tarmac of a jet named “The Vintage” (one of many from the fleet). Side-splitting laughter. Feeling fabulous and looking even better. Bomb pops and Jesus Hymns. I am grateful for Disco Kitty.
We met on my dad’s birthday, June 15th, and ever since I’ve been totally smitten. Not a day goes by I don’t manipulate my schedule to spend time together … cruising to the Coop for lunch, running some books to the post office, or just enjoying summer sunshine together. So grateful to have met, and [...]
Such a good day yesterday! So much to be grateful for: My best friend moved to Madison! She used to live two time zones away, and now she lives only two blocks away. We had a great lunch at the Willy Street Coop and are ready to let the fun begin. Drinks on the terrace [...]

An expression of gratitude for all that is good in my life.