Today, I am grateful for:

1. My friend, Fabio M., who inspired this blog and whose energy and spirit will always be near me
2. This beautiful tree
3. The promise of another new year

Thank you to all who have followed this blog throughout the year.  Happy New Year!

“And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke

Today, I am grateful for:

1. Sleeping late
2. The leisurely pace of vacation
3. A year that is ending better than it started

Today, I am grateful for:

1. My sunny kitchen
2. Good conversations
3. Excitement about the future

Today, I am grateful for:

1. Sunshine sparkling on new snow
2. Tea with honey
3. An evening of great conversation with an old friend

Today, I am grateful for:

1. Waking up early to watch the snow fall
2. Midday naps
3. Feeling better

Today, I am grateful for:

1. My friend’s father is feeling a little better
2. Not having to be anywhere while the snowstorm rages
3. Cold medicine

Today, I am grateful for:

1. Christmas mornings
2. Family
3. Hand knit socks from my mom

Today, I am grateful for:

1. A nice afternoon with family
2. Christmas cookies
3. Stillness

Today, I am grateful for:

1. Shopping and wrapping finally done!
2. A lazy evening
3. Happy memories

Today, I am grateful for:

1. Getting a lot done today
2. Chatting with friendly shoppers in stores.
3. Health