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Lessons in Gratitude Day 183

This is going to be one of those short blog posts that occur periodically. It’s been an odd sort of day, parts good, parts neutral, parts no so good. No part of this day has been bad really, so I … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 179

Christmas Day was a quiet affair for the Chamblee family…NOT! You can’t have a gathering of thirty-plus people that includes one very excited four-year old, a number of boisterous millennials, at least a few can-you-top-this storytellers and enthusiastic sports fans, and not … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 178

It was another wild and wonderful day with the Chamblees and extended family. Part of the pandemonium included two hours at a local bowling alley where approximately 25 of us gathered (commandeering five lanes) to engage in some friendly ten-pin … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 177

I am so grateful for family gatherings like the one we had tonight and will have over the next few days. This evening we were celebrating my brother’s 60th birthday. Sisters, brothers, in-laws who have been in the family for … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 170

Tonight I am thankful for the gift of time. Every day, every moment is a gift. So when I look back over the course of a day when I’m thinking about writing this blog, there are often moments I can … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 169

This evening I am feeling somewhat under the weather, so I won’t be able to write much. Simple gratitudes: first that I didn’t go to weekly meditation this evening. Though I felt alright earlier, I would’ve gotten sick right in … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 165

I am grateful for having had a productive day. Off and on over the past several weeks, weekends had become lower energy days when I didn’t manage to get a whole lot accomplished. Today, beginning with a helpful morning meditation … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 162

This afternoon I realized what a cocoon I’ve been living in over the past few weeks. I was getting a haircut today and at the salon Christmas music was playing. Christmas?? Oh yes, I guess it is December, isn’t it? Somehow in … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 160

It was chilly at the park today, but still sunny and beautiful. I wasn’t able to take my usual walk today. I was about half a mile around the path when I got a phone call that I needed to … Continue reading

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 159

I am grateful to the readers of this blog who from time to time reveal themselves by offering comments and feedback. It is so good to have you along for the journey, and when you express your thoughts in a … Continue reading

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