Day #146 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for another productive day. I know, I know; I'm beginning to sound like a broken record. It's honestly the truth, though. Today was a day of drying the last 10 trays of oregano while doing yardwork and enjoying a beautiful day outside with some fresh air. … Continue reading Day #146 in A Year of Thanks
Month: May 2025
Day #146 in A Year of Positivity
“We can't develop an unconditional spiritual attitude without cultivating patience and selflessness.”—Unknown These past few days, the word "soft" has penetrated my mind, heart, and soul—and I don't mean as in weak. I mean as in patience, kindness, and selflessness. It made me realize that I still have some growing to do when it comes … Continue reading Day #146 in A Year of Positivity
Day #145 in A Year of Thanks
Day #145 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for this very productive day. Grams and I had quite a productive day drying all the golden oregano, and I even got to dry a few trays of the Greek oregano. I actually forgot that this was a 3-day weekend, so I will spend the day … Continue reading Day #145 in A Year of Thanks
Day #145 in A Year of Positivity
“Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of others limit who you are. If you let others tell you who you are, you are living … Continue reading Day #145 in A Year of Positivity
Day #144 in A Year of Positivity
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”—Anne Lamott We live in a fast-paced world and work hard to build the life we envision for ourselves and those we love. If we aren't careful, working hard for extended periods can burn us out. We must pace ourselves and … Continue reading Day #144 in A Year of Positivity
Day #144 in A Year of Thanks
Day #144 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for this year's plentiful harvest of oregano. My Golden and Greek oregano herbs didn't grow much last year, but they're growing like weeds this year in our garden bed out front. I harvested several bushels of the stuff and am now beginning the drying process. I … Continue reading Day #144 in A Year of Thanks
Day #143 in A Year of Positivity
“Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”—Walt Whitman One of my favorite flowers, besides roses, is the sunflower. Why is that? Because it's always facing the sun! It's incredible to face the sun and feel its warmth from head to toe. Sunshine brings life and growth. It's a fantastic … Continue reading Day #143 in A Year of Positivity
Day #143 in A Year of Thanks
Day #143 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful we have our kitchen sink again. It has been a week. First, we had some repair work done on the car, and then yesterday, a plumber came out to repair our kitchen sink. The chord to the spigot was leaking, so they had to install a … Continue reading Day #143 in A Year of Thanks
Day #142 in A Year of Positivity
“You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.”—Oprah Winfrey Don't let other people define your worth and your life. It's a mighty quick way to fall into a depressive episode. Take it from someone who knows. You are highly valued, my friend. You are worthy and you are more than enough! … Continue reading Day #142 in A Year of Positivity
Day #142 in A Year of Thanks
Day #142 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for my season of singleness. For a while, I was bitter about learning that almost every one of my exes was getting married right after being with me. I'm happy they found the one they truly wanted to marry and settle down with, but it hurt … Continue reading Day #142 in A Year of Thanks
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