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Gratitude Journal Day 5: My Little Buddy, Franklin

He’s a little skittish and sometimes the loud noises scare him.  Once, he even knocked off the power cord to my laptop, caused a loud bang, and ran around with a fire hose effect.  Cleanup on aisle 3!  My little buddy still is a little skittish, even after all these months, and he seems to…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 5: My Little Buddy, Franklin

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Gratitude Journal Day 4: The Cute Baby Birds by our Front Window

We had a little feathered friend hanging around our door back in early March.  A cute little purple finch took up residence in our beautiful North Carolina State wreath we have hanging outside our front window.  Each night, as we walked our two dogs one final time before going to sleep, I’d glance over to…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 4: The Cute Baby Birds by our Front Window

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Gratitude Journal Day 2: Rainy Days

It’s supposed to rain today.  The meteorologists promised me this morning, and all I’ve seen has been a drop or two.  Its overcast, which is nice, but give me some rain.  I’ve seen enough yellow shades of pollen coating everything.  Please wash it away. Perhaps I’m quite odd in my makeup.  I can sit back…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 2: Rainy Days

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Gratitude Journal: Day 1, The Power of Love

I read an article the other day that described the benefits of keeping a gratitude journal for thirty days.  Obviously, this isn’t something new, but I did appreciate how Jeff Vrabel in “Success” magazine, April 2017, was able to move past negativity and found keeping a simple gratitude journal therapeutic.  I will give it a…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal: Day 1, The Power of Love