Enjoying my time off.  

Going to see some live music at a local brewing company in my neighborhood tonight.

Set up a massage appointment for the 13th.  Soonest I can get in.  Thank you to my sister-in-law Patty for giving my the certificate for an hour long massage.  She ROCKS!

Audible.  I love regular books but it is nice to listen to books also. 

Good coffee.  

Uplifting quotes I read online.

People who make me think about things.  May I never lose the ability to do that for years to come.

Rain.  People are tired of it here in Duluth, Minnesota but we sure needed it. 

The DoorDash man who shopped for and delivered my groceries earlier today.

Good fruits, chicken, vegetables, etc.  Trying to eat healthier. 

The sun is out!  I woke up to a dreary and foggy day.  Grateful to see the sun. 

Getting to the point where I turn the furnace off.  Easier on the heating bill. 

My son.  I love when he texts me at his lunch break.  He doesn’t do it every work day and I don’t expect it, but it is lovely when he does. 

Last but never, ever least…..GOD.

Breathtaking Spring! Grateful we can see colors and marvel at the new life.

On a hike yesterday we saw about 20 deer or the same 5 or 6 – 3 or 4 times! They watched us and we watched them. A mutual admiration society!

Spring flowers if you took the time to look. Amazing how a dandelion and violets look together.

Thanks to Carol for taking pictures. Actually grateful for pictures. Love on my phone!

Today is youngest’s birthday. When I was 34 they were only God’s plan. I marvel at them!

I wrote them an email. Its important to tell people they are important. Marvelous M!

ME time. Hubby mowed. I’m being more selective in my activities. No exercise class and no regrets! The important things will get done.

May May be majorly marvelous!

Tonight we celebrated Mary Ann’s birthday

She is 89 years old! An icon in our church

There were 13 of us – laughing, talking, eating

Mary Ann was wearing a beautiful wrist corsage

The service was amazing

Food was great and abundant

What a terrific evening!

Today I am grateful for:

Waking up to see a new day.  

Getting rain….much needed.

God…my savior.

Laughter.

A great team to work with. 

Family.

Good friendships.

Being able to treat my son to an early birthday present.  A Rock concert here in town.  

Vacation.  Today is day one of seven.

The beautiful Lake Superior.  Even on windy and rainy days, it is fascinating..

I was able to attend my sister-in-law’s funeral a couple weeks ago.  She was only 63 when she passed.  It was a beautiful funeral.  She will be missed.

Good books and good music.

Attending a family friend’s surprise 60th birthday party the other night.  Good conversation, good food and happy to be there.

Each day I am upright, breathing, walking and talking.

A peaceful day where I slowly woke up.  No rushing out the door.

lunch with the Highwatch team from our church – Unity Chapel of Light

the food was potluck – a delightful array of deliciousness

we talked about new ideas for the future

and our new wooden prayer box

we talked about this and that

Of course we prayed

High Watch members take turns holding the prayer box during service

If anyone in the congregations want to talk and/or pray after service, we are available

I feel so blessed to be affiliated with this church and this team!

Tom was gone all day so I played from 11 am to 8 pm!

I started a master list from all my odds and ends of notes

An hour nap was delightful!

Enjoyed my Havarti cheese snack

Started bingeing on Palm Royale on Apple+

Called my friend Shirley

Arranged my flowers that were gifted to me this morning

An extravaganza of putzing!

With credit to Carol’s Helpers, I am inspired to make my own list:

1. Friendly medical professionals
2. Having so much of what we need and want at a moment’s notice
3. Family- ultimate helpers!
4. My writing group- helpers of joy, inspiration, encouragement, laughter,  feedback, and fun
5. Fan running in a hot room
6. People who grow, make, cultivate, pick, pack, ship, store, and sell food
7. Friends who are there for anything and everything
8. Cars, trucks, transportation
9. Music, audiobooks, podcasts, stories
10. Libraries! The ultimate helpers

Gratitude as a tool to let go of frustration and the general grouchies,

Clothes that need folded. I’m so lucky to have so many clothes that I love.

So many  that I need to start a pile for the thrift.

Yesterday I found a top to wear to a party and even had a gift card to pay for it.

Today I found a pair of pants at the thrift.

Frustrated that khakis won’t fit but losing weight is a process. More movement. Less food!

Also found a coffee cup that  says Pray,Pray,Pray! (Amen!)

Bought shirt that I love so much it’s on!

Wrong food got taken out of the freezer. But had more lasagna that could be microwaved for Hubby.

Then I got to eat the thawed cabbage roll.

Ready to start straightening up the house. Letting go of put upon that I’m doing it myself.

Music helps. Breaks do too. Tomorrow is going to be wonderful!

Letting go of my woes. Welcoming my blessings!

tables

pillows

automobiles

gasoline

showers

refrigerators

blue skies

food

clothes

pens

books

televisions

houses

so many more . . .

A Firestone High School reunion committee meeting and get together

Debbie Lopez was here from Mexico – she is our tech person and writer of fun and inviting emails

Charlie Duvall showed up like a Harley biker vision of amazement

Anita was at her first meeting

Dodie joined our group

We are looking for an interesting and fun venue

King School Centennial – Debbie and I went at the end of it

It was great for her to see the new school for the very first time

Dyan, daughter-in-law and principal was happy with the event

These represented two of my schools of yore!