Saturday, December 20, 2025

Gratitude Day 20

 Delicious vegan breakfast. I don't really like "breakfast foods". I'm so thankful for finding a good cup of coffee and glorified hummus toast when I travel. This yummy breakfast was in Toronto with Arrianne this past summer. With Christmas approaching, and kids coming home, I plan to pull together this experience for our family. With lingonberry creme coffee, of course!





Gratitude Day 19

 Brilliant sunrises. I am so fortunate to live on a hill in a house with the dining room facing east. The sun and "my tree" have welcomed me here for almost 20 years. The colors have pulled me outdoors to snap pictures over and over again. Unfortunately, the tree is now dead and beginning to break apart and fall. The sky, however, will continue to brighten my morning. 


















Friday, December 19, 2025

Gratitude Day 18

 My dad was born on December 18, 1936. He died almost 10 years ago. I still think about him and take pictures of engineer stuff to show him when I get home from a trip. He is the first person I wish to call when something bad, or good, happens. He was always there for me. I am so very grateful for him. 




Thursday, December 18, 2025

Gratitude Day 17

 My day was planned for unpacking, laundry, rest. Unfortunately,  I discovered that we had no internet or phone service! I couldn't call about the internet and I couldn't go online to research the phone. I felt trapped. So - I did what any daughter would do! I drove to mom's! She was excited and happy to have me drop in. 

I am grateful for a mother who always has time for me.



Gratitude Day 16

 Tuesday. Last leg to home. I understand that I missed some rather nasty cold weather while enjoying Bavaria.

Getting close to home! Yes... snow on the ground


And I am home.  Just before sunset. What a long day. I am grateful for home.



Monday, December 15, 2025

Gratitude Day 15

 Thankful for wee art inspiration! My daughter gave me a microwave glass kiln last year. I am inspired to get it out again.











Saturday, December 13, 2025

Gratitude Day 14

 It's 4 am and I can't sleep. The quiet, extreme quiet, is so peaceful. I hear nothing. At this moment I am thankful for the quiet. I hear my own breath and nothing more. Can I hear myself thinking? What do thoughts sound like? 


My random thoughts include recording this place and time. I don't want to forget how peaceful I can feel, just listening to the quiet. Can a photo hold more than just a memory?