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Author Archives: mtchamblee
Lessons in Gratitude Day 950
The nuthatches have returned to the feeder. No, it’s not quite as epic as the swallows returning to Capistrano, but in my little corner of the world it’s a pretty big deal. On Saturday I restocked the bird feeder for … Continue reading
Lessons in Gratitude Day 949–Extending Generosity
This evening as I was leaving my sister’s house after my weekly dinner with her and her family, she bid me farewell with the suggestion that tonight I “spin the wheel” and share a previously posted blog rather than expending … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 952-–Being True
This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. ~Polonius in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet I have to think that to be true … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 948–Being There
I want to return to a theme I’ve visited frequently: I am grateful to be surrounded by a supportive network of friends and family. It’s a weird phenomenon to consider that in one sense we as individuals are utterly alone: … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 947–Day is Done…
Tonight I offer gratitude for the simple blessing of a Friday evening and the end of my work week. It is not lost on me how very fortunate I am to work a job that is organized such that I … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 946–She Ain’t Heavy…
The road is long With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where Who knows when But I’m strong Strong enough to carry him He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother ~ from the song, “He Ain’t heavy, … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 945
Another long day at work today–I arrived home a little before 9:00 p.m. I decided to spin the wheel this evening and see what wisdom I can offer from earlier days. It’s interesting sometimes when I draw upon an earlier … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 944–Finding Compassion
Today I saw the aftermath of a collision between a car and a deer. It happened right outside my house this evening. I was puttering in my kitchen and heard a bit of a commotion out on the street. When … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 943
Tonight I got home from work at around 11:00 p.m. It’s now nearly 11:30 and I am whipped. And a full day is on my schedule for tomorrow. Alas. But there is still a little time to offer simple gratitude … Continue reading
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Lessons in Gratitude Day 942–Literary Gratitude
“A mechanic cannot be a poet,” he thought, “That is not how things are.” ~Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, in The #1 Ladies Detective Agency As a writer, I love words. As a fiction writer and an avid reader of … Continue reading
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