Category Archives: Creativity

Lessons in Gratitude Day 856

Posted on November 16, 2013 by mtchamblee

As I watch the cursor blinking, I find myself distracted, thinking, “What shall I write about today When I can’t seem to think of what to say?” It’s always about gratitude at the core If I can express what I … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 758

Posted on August 10, 2013 by mtchamblee

It has been a long day–I spent several hours at my sister’s house constructing a loft bed for her daughter only to realize that my suspicions were true: the bed was too tall for the room and will need to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 607

Posted on March 12, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am not a big fan of daylight savings time. I’m sure that once upon a time someone thought it was a good idea, and perhaps it is. But I find myself tired and cranky these first few days into … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 494

Posted on November 19, 2012 by mtchamblee

I’m grateful this evening for inspiration. It’s virtually everywhere around me and can strike at a moment’s notice. In the morning while I’m still wiping the sleep from my eyes, I pick up my pen and write a few pages … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 377

Posted on July 25, 2012 by mtchamblee

I am grateful this evening for music. Even as I write this I can hear my son playing an intricate and beautiful tune on his guitar. The sweet tones drift upstairs and I close my eyes and enjoy it. It … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 343

Posted on June 21, 2012 by mtchamblee

Today I find myself simply grateful to be at the end of a very long day that commenced at 4 a.m. as I rose to drive my daughter to the airport. Although I took an all-too-short nap when I returned … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 311

Posted on May 20, 2012 by mtchamblee

I am grateful for various means of creative expression. A few weeks ago when I was struggling to find ways to write about gratitude in this blog, my sister suggested that I write a “grateful haiku.” When I told her … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 293

Posted on May 2, 2012 by mtchamblee

Tonight I am grateful for having a few moments of TOTAL frivolity. And with all the total seriousness that seem to be an epidemic, I am all for completely silly fun. I joined a Facebook group that is dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 216

Posted on January 31, 2012 by mtchamblee

Tonight is one for simple gratitude. I am grateful for the muse that manages to show herself each day when I sit myself down to write. She is faithful, even when I am tired, in providing some spark–sometimes like tonight, … Continue reading →

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