appreciation fest

"appreciation is yeast, lifting ordinary to extraordinary."--mary-ann petro

thankful for so many things.  at the very top of the list this year:  that a dear friends my age is celebrating another birthday today after chemo and surgery for stage 3 cancer.  we've been friends for twenty years and here's to many more!

truly, i can't think of a better thanksgiving gift than her life.

here's my continued gratitude list:

-my parents are healthy and live nearby

-i continue to flourish and learn mind/body/spirit care at age 47

-faithful friends and community

-my cozy and beautiful living space

-a special neighborhood

-my jobs, wonderful bosses, colleagues and guests

-a simpler, slower, and more seasonal lifestyle

-nature and living near the river for kayaking

-books, books, and more books galore

-bountiful garden harvest

-time to hold my coffee in the morning

-writing poetry and making art

-living an hour and a half from the ocean

what tops your appreciation list this year?