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Grace in Small Things - Day 98

A very tired and Monday. The day started off miserably. Too much traffic on the way in, too long to find parking and late for a planned meeting. The day turned out well, all things even out. Beautiful warm sun shiny morning - went out and found parking close by after double parked for an houlr and a half. The meeting went well despite a hectice start. The participants gave nice reviews. Compliments on my jewel colored dress - deep blue made connections with 2 people I've played phone tags wi… Continue

Added by philly5113 on November 9, 2009 at 11:27pm — No Comments

One Hundred and Thirty Nine

1. Rearranging the living room, dusting and removing rogue dog/cat hair vacuumed away. 2. Noticing after finishing the job above, I would need some curtains and a side table. Went to thrift store and found exactly the curtains and side table I hoped to find. It was like it was waiting there for me. 3. Small blessings. 4. Fireplace. 5. Having only one day at a time to do stuff. Continue

Added by leah on November 9, 2009 at 9:17pm — No Comments

What to do

I am so glad that I have a job. I have a job that I enjoy. I do work that is meaningful and satisfying. I love my work, I love the facility that employs me. I have a completely adequate income. I am not wealthy, but I don't have to worry about how to pay my bills. Is it too much to ask that I have a decent, fair, reasonable, and sane boss? I used to think she was the best boss ever, but I have come to realize that she is far more interested in maintaining a friendship with one employee than mana… Continue

Added by Lainy on November 9, 2009 at 8:51pm — 1 Comment

For which I am grateful...11/9

Experiencing a purge of emotions and allowing them to flow...and flow..and flow
The bond I have with my niece
Going to the gym after work and doing cardio for 45 minutes!
A nice glass of Riesling
Learning how to take care of a plant...Boy is it teaching me a lot!

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Added by Akeihsay on November 9, 2009 at 7:54pm — No Comments

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1. car repairs were manageable 2.the GiSt community 3.what was nagging at me yesterday has evaporated today 4.being able to offer tal guidance and support during a tough transition in her relationship 5.the reciprocal nature of our relationship, the generosity we extend to one another Continue

Added by elaine on November 9, 2009 at 7:01pm — 1 Comment

MY GRACE IN SMALL THINGS 10.11.09

1. Divinely moist carrot cake 2. A compliment unlooked for 3. Hardworking teenager 4. Wandering around a museum, taking my time, looking at all the displays, seeing 'wonder' on my daughters face as she does the same thing 5. Warm slippers on a chilly frost spring morning Continue

Added by Veronica Kururangi on November 9, 2009 at 6:42pm — No Comments

fall / winter gratitude

96. Fresh Snow Ice cream 97. Blue sky against white snow 98. Sky turning colors at 3:30 99. Talia's cheeky grin 100. Lots of squash, many varieties 101. morning coffee with 102. Homeschooling flexibility 103. crocodile tears on 2 yr old... again 104. scissors in 2 yr old's hand, cutting her pacifier.... pacifier in garbage... someone had to end her love affair with it at some point, and it is good that it was her. Although, the last two days have been rather fitful with sleeping and napping. 105… Continue

Added by reneegrace on November 9, 2009 at 6:31pm — No Comments

11.09.2009

HOPE Hope is a fleeting thing, a thing with wings that flutters in and out if we aren't careful to nurture it into staying. Six months after beginning the search, I have a job interview, my second during this process. I have neglected my hope and it had fluttered out again. I am thankful that it fluttered back in again. Continue

Added by Tammy on November 9, 2009 at 4:32pm — 1 Comment

Grace in Small Things - 35

1. Barack Obama 2. friends who stay for more than just a few days 3. my volunteer job 4. 2 Buck Chuck 5. bananas with peanut/almond butter Continue

Added by ThatGirlRuns on November 9, 2009 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Appreciation #166/365

*The first step of the sentencing process for my former husband is over. Two years behind bars is the beginning of what is to come for him. I feel sad. *The weather for the last 10 days has been delicious and there's more on the way! *A hot white decaf mocha with caramel sauce and hazelnut. YUMMMM! *Scoping out tables in the coffee shop so that I can move somewhere with a plug, spying someone packing up, swooping in with my stuff, feeling like a vulture and laughing right out loud about t… Continue

Added by Angie on November 9, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments

# 55

Grace in Small Things 1. A cold glass of wine or even two 2. Funyuns 3. Ray, Ray, Ray and Ray 4. The sense to know I can't change the people around me 5. Masterpiece Contemporary Continue

Added by Jennifer on November 9, 2009 at 11:08am — 2 Comments

Grateful for Today #125 - Marvelous Monday

:: lovely weekend - just the right combination of down time, time with family (many cuddles with baby Kai - I got to send him off to sleep with a bottle, gentle rock and quiet lullabye -mmm) food and friends :: an unexpected visit with a dear friend who was in town for the weekend - I met him the same night I met my husband so we have known each other for (hmm...) almost 35 years - spending time with someone who you have such a long rich tapestry of history with is amazing - communication become… Continue

Added by Carol Vickers on November 9, 2009 at 10:45am — 1 Comment

#48 09-Nov-2009

1. Being able to talk to my mom about something sad that happened and having her truly comfort me. 2. When Tylenol PM actually works. 3. Swedish Fish 4. When people don't suck. 5. Pancake breakfast with a fun friend. Continue

Added by Amy on November 9, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Grace in Small Things #206

1.Developing better habits. 2.Surfing the web while my husband naps. 3.Watching some tv shows on dvd while I crocheted yesterday. 4.The line up of shows on FOX wasn't interrupted by baseball last night. 5.Plans to do some shopping today. Continue

Added by Maria B. on November 9, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Grace in Small Things, #54

1. Being quiet, calming my worry and taking in what is around me instead of hopscotching into the future at a fevered pace. 2. Children's birthday parties 3. Reminders of real value; my heart catches in my throat as Sabine, standing next to me, suddenly takes a step toward a busy street. Kneeling down to hug her tight, laughing over our dinner of pancakes, I know what matters. 4. Letting my mind wander; I've had some really good ideas while daydreaming. 5. Wit Continue

Added by Michelle on November 9, 2009 at 9:05am — 1 Comment

Grace in Small Things: 218

1. Take a velvety green pine tree dripping with rain droplets. Add sun so that the droplets sparkle silver. Put the blushing orange leaves of a peach tree next to it. And the silver grey of an olive. 2. Add a tiny white-washed chapel and a stone wall to sit on so that you can look down over the sea. Add birds singing and acorns underfoot and the autumny smell of rain. And a mountain - you're half way up a mountain covered in pine trees. 3. Put all this five minutes drive from home, and you are m… Continue

Added by Sue Camarados on November 9, 2009 at 8:49am — 5 Comments

Grace in Small Things 170/365

1. Puppy Love! Brandy & Hero....

2. Gingerbread People... Yum!

3. Christmas in November... which was faaaaan-tastic!… Continue

Added by TheCelticPrincess on November 9, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Day 2

1. Good water pressure from the tap. 2. Having time before I go to work to do a few things for myself and around the house - today it's cooking potatoes for this evening's dinner. 3. Studying with the Open University. 4. Shepherd's Pie (well really it's cottage pie). 5. Being out in the garden at dawn. Continue

Added by wiblick on November 9, 2009 at 1:20am — 1 Comment

Grace in Small Things: Part 351 of 365

1. Meeting Mrs. Wilson in the flesh! 2. Sweet potato fries with mustard mayonnaise 3. Motrin, which makes all things possible some days 4. St. John's wort 5. Bermuda Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 8, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

tête-à-tête, 8 nov. 09

after midnight hushed and entangled afterglow, another unseasonably warm and sunny day in november in michigan, such a blessing, birds of paradise, pot of hot tea, two white cups and saucers, the lush quiet of the house after the boys go to bed, b grading exams, me reading, everything wrapped in silence... Continue

Added by cat on November 8, 2009 at 8:13pm — 1 Comment

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