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Lessons in Gratitude Day 989–On Restoration

Posted on December 6, 2014 by mtchamblee

Tonight I am grateful to be back on this site and for restoration of lost things. A few days ago I was unable to access my blog site. When I clicked on the link as I do each night to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 984–Yep, It’s Family Again

Posted on November 28, 2014 by mtchamblee

Sometimes I stand still in the midst of a moment and take it in, savor it, experience it as fully as I can. Mostly these are very simple moments–like standing in my sister’s kitchen this evening as the family is … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 904–For the Love of…

Posted on September 2, 2014 by mtchamblee

I am grateful to be surrounded by wonderful people. Even when I don’t realize it. Especially when I don’t realize it. They are all around me, physically, virtually, perhaps even ethereally. Every time someone thinks about me, I am blessed. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 883

Posted on December 13, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight’s post is a guest blog from none other than my daughter, Michal “MJ” Jones. The holiday season is upon us, and with it, some of my favorite childhood cartoon specials (I enjoyed “The Grinch” last night); seasonal treats and … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 858

Posted on November 18, 2013 by mtchamblee

I worked late tonight–I got home a little before 9 p.m. It always takes me a while after I get home to settle myself down, circle around, think, etc. before I can sit down and write this blog. I am … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 832

Posted on October 24, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am seeing the world a little differently these days, especially since last Friday. I was sitting at a conference with a group of colleagues; we were seated at a round table and were chatting about nothing in particular when … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 809

Posted on September 30, 2013 by mtchamblee

Last night when I wrote this blog I confessed to having been a bit out of sorts by the close of the day. While it improved only slightly before I went to bed, I was at least able to pinpoint one … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 738

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mtchamblee

I still recall very clearly the first summer I decided that I wanted to play the guitar. I was twelve, bored, and had always been inspired by my mom’s songs and wanted to be like her. She had four or … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 725

Posted on July 8, 2013 by mtchamblee

The following is a guest blog from my daughter Michal. She writes about desire for justice, and how her grandparents’ legacies live on. ______________________________ A few nights ago I changed my Facebook “profile picture” and desktop screensaver to a photo … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 671

Posted on May 15, 2013 by mtchamblee

Earlier this evening I had the kernel of a thought I wanted to explore tonight. After a 92-minute commute home–which would have been completely horrible if my son hadn’t been talking to me on the phone the entire time–I am … Continue reading →

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