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Tag Archives: Grateful
I got more than I gave
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” – Henry David Thoreau I have been struggling lately. I have found myself at a crossroads, at the intersection of self-worth and self-doubt. I am trying to … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Politics, Thoughts
Tagged caring, Compassion, Donald Trump, Empathy, giving, Grateful, Hope, Kindness, Love, Needs, Trump
11 Comments
Celebrate everyday like it’s your birthday
“They say it’s your birthday, It’s my birthday too, yeah, They say it’s your birthday, We’re gonna have a good time, I’m glad it’s your birthday, Happy birthday to you” – The Beatles “Birthday” Today is the celebration of my birth. I am pretty sure … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Longreads, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Birthday, Celebrate, Celebration, Grateful, Happy, Living, Party, Thankful, thankfulness, The Beatles
11 Comments
A recipe for thanks
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” – Henry David Thoreau This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. I must admit it is my favorite holiday primarily because the focus is on eating which … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Thoughts
Tagged Compassion, Food, Grateful, Kindness, Love, memories, Peace, recipe, Thanks, Thanksgiving, Turkey
7 Comments
A Grateful Journey
Since I saw them for first time in concert as 15-year-old I have been a Grateful Dead fan. I was fortunate to see them perform a dozen times or so in the late 70’s and early 80’s. As you can … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Advice, Changes, Creative Writing, Grateful, Grateful Dead, Journey, Living, Music, musings, responsibilities, Thoughts, Trip
4 Comments
The failures of success
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” – Shauna Niequist How easy it is to be grateful for success and bitter about failure. Rarely, when we succeed, do we examine the path … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
“Julia” was written by John Lennon for his late mother, Julia Lennon, who was killed by a car driven by a drunk off-duty police officer when John was 17 years old. Julia and John had a complicated relationship but she encouraged her son’s interest … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Thoughts
Tagged Grateful, John Lennon, Julia, Love, Lyrics, Mother, Mother's Day, Thank you, Thankful, Thanks
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