a gratitude practice
Posted in birthday, gratitude lists, words, writing on Oct 5th, 2008
My blog, Snippets of Gratitude, turns 1 year old on October 16th and to celebrate I am throwing a party! GOOD NEWS – YOU ARE INVITED! AND THE GIFT BAG HAS COOKIES IN IT! If you send me (snail mail) a postcard with a list of the things that you are grateful for, I will [...]
Posted in 9-5, dreams, garden, grant writing, Wisconsin, words, writing on Aug 28th, 2008
Last week I met the team of Grant Writers that I will be working with part time this school year. The day left me with so many things to be grateful for : connecting with other grant writers, laughing with new coworkers, and being able to remain connected to making change in education through writing. [...]
I recently decided to treat myself to a subscription of The Sun Magazine and my first copy arrived this week. What fun reading. The last page, Sunbeams, is quotes on a particular topic. This month’s was work, which I really enjoyed. You can read it online, if you are so inclined. A favorite of mine: [...]
Posted in Books, entrepreneurship, hard work, Opportunity, words, writing on Jun 19th, 2008
When I got laid off eight weeks ago, my initial reaction was two-fold: the visceral pain and shock and the entrepreneurial delight with opportunity. I knew where I wanted to go: a successful writing business that would make my old salary look like a month’s work. The problem is, I had no idea how to [...]
The more I travel, the more I feel grateful to have a home that I love. A few of my favorite things about it: the photos I gave Diene for Valentines day are finally hung up on the wall my zinnia seeds are still growing, despite my neglect my pothos plant recently turned the corner [...]
Posted in daily, dreams, friends, hard work, MadCity Marathon, marathon, running, senegal, The Book, words, writing on Apr 14th, 2008
Sometimes life’s biggest disappointments are tomorrow’s opportunities dressed up in wolves’s clothing. Last week I officially changed my marathon event from 26.2 to 13.1 and with a heavy heart (not to mention legs) tried to begin a modified training schedule. After only three days of consecutive running, my foot ached again and the thought of [...]
An expression of gratitude for all that is good in my life.
