While I was standing at the bus stop this morning, a neighbor who I’ve waved to and smiled at for years (but never officially met) shouted down the block, “Going to campus?”  and signaled to get into her car.  Not only did I get to school early, but also got a chance to meet a friendly neighbor.   Its a good start to the day.  Other things to be grateful for lately:

• fresh juice every morning since investing in the juicer
• skinny jeans that fit well and tuck into my boots
•  coffee, always
• the gym:  close and free
• Mad Men on tvshack.net
• more bouquets of fresh flowers than we have vases for
• photography in the family
• a full social calendar
• seeing Rent on opening night in Madison (for free!) with great company