Wispy clouds in the sky

The beautiful brown-eyed susan daisies that I can see from our bedroom

A photograph of my childhood best friend, Bonnie, and her sister, Carla, and her brother, Doyle, and me playing by the fence that separated our properties.  So many great memories from those days

Seeing my friend, Barb, whom I worked with at the College of Wooster, in the 80s.  I had been looking for her for years.  We were both shopping at the same store Wednesday, and we were so happy to see each other again!

My fun and crazy hospice aides.  They stopped by to check on me, but since I didn’t need anything, they just sat and visited and giggled for awhile.  Always fun when they stop by.

My warm, pink blanket that I received for Christmas, about 6 years ago, from the Dente family.  I love wrapping up in it, because it always reminds me of the great times I had with the Dentes.

Riding in the car with Dave.  I don’t care where we go, it’s just fun to ride with my husband anywhere.

Finding a nearby restaurant that serves Dave’s favorite meal of Lake Erie yellow perch.   Hooray!

Peanuts in the shell.  My dad loved peanuts in the shell.  If we went to a baseball game, or a fair, he would always look for the peanut vendor. I must have inherited his love of peanuts.  I love to shell peanuts and eat them, while we watch the Indians game or a football game on TV. And they’re a protein I can eat and enjoy.  I’m supposed to have a lot of protein, and so many high protein foods don’t taste good to me anymore.  I am grateful for peanuts!

I am grateful for so many wonderful, thoughtful, loving friends!