a gratitude-focused blog
Posted in 9-5, Sun Prairie, daily, nature on Jun 17th, 2008
Almost every work day for the past three years, I have had afternoon sunlight, CDs on or in my desk, and ugly ceiling tile. Suddenly, this afternoon, they all lined up just right to make the most beautiful natural display I’ve seen in my office at any time during my tenure in Sun Prairie School [...]
Posted in 9-5, Education, Sun Prairie on May 13th, 2008
If you ever need an adrenaline shot of democracy-lovin’, attend a local school board meeting where the items on the agenda have got the people riled up. Most of us sit back and effortless reap benefits from the work of martyr public servants until it changes our own lives. Then, move over and give me [...]
Posted in 9-5, Sun Prairie, biking on May 8th, 2008
Today, there are two contender events for the gratitude profile. As the days winds to an end, I find it fruitless to choose. I am grateful for them both… 1. Today, for the first time this year, I rode the grocery-gettin’ Trek to Jennifer Street Market and came back with groceries in my side baskets. [...]
Posted in 9-5, Sun Prairie on May 6th, 2008
There are three routes I take to Sun Prairie to get to work. 1) Country Roads (18-19 minutes) where I pass llama farms, horse farms, dairy cattle, and plenty of fields of corn. 2) 151 (16-17 minutes) where I pass Diene’s workplace, East Town Mall, and a drive-through coffee shops that can add 4 minutes [...]
Posted in 9-5, Sun Prairie, healthy livin' on Apr 8th, 2008
Here’s a funny story for you that involves pistachios, strange men fumbling with my bra and the emergency room. Yesterday afternoon, a coworker shared some pistachios, which I delighted in . I love those nuts – the shelling makes you work a bit, which makes you appreciate the meat even more. About twenty minutes after [...]
Posted in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, daily, photos on Mar 24th, 2008
My camera is rarely out of reach; I’ve gotten in the habit of keeping it my purse so that I don’t miss any of those priceless photogenic moments that used to leave me wishing that I had my camera. This picture of a dog driving is a great example of one of those moments. I [...]
An expression of gratitude for all that is good in my life.
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