Monthly Archives: August 2012

Lessons in Gratitude Day 404

Posted on August 21, 2012 by mtchamblee

Sometimes it can feel really good to know something, be able to answer someone’s question, provide information, to offer an informed opinion. Today at work I was laughing with a colleague about what I was going to do over the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 403

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mtchamblee

Here I am grateful again, darn it. I just can’t help it. I imagine that if I were to look back over my blogs of the past few months I would discover a number of patterns. One I bet I … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 402

Posted on August 19, 2012 by mtchamblee

I am pondering another brief hiatus from writing this daily blog. I hit these days when I watch the balefully blinking cursor flashing against the stark white text box and realize I have temporarily lost the ability to express myself … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 401

Posted on August 18, 2012 by mtchamblee

I am grateful this evening for the words of wisdom and inspiration that people have written over the year, decades, centuries, millennia. I keep many quotations scribbled on post-it notes plastered all over the upright flat surfaces on my desk. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 400

Posted on August 17, 2012 by mtchamblee

Well we’ve reached another new hundred mark for the blog this evening. For 400 days in the midst of struggle and drama and wild rides on the mechanical bull of life I have managed each day to find something to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 399

Posted on August 16, 2012 by mtchamblee

This afternoon I had  a really great idea about what I was going to write in tonight’s blog. Unfortunately, I’ve long since forgotten what the idea was. I am hoping it will come back to me in the next few … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 398

Posted on August 15, 2012 by mtchamblee

Today has been one of those days…another one. It wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t wonderful. It was just a day. And I have another four hours before I can take my rest. I miscalculated and have one more day on pick … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 397

Posted on August 14, 2012 by mtchamblee

I have to admit it: I’m grateful for coffee. For the last several years I have primarily drunk decaffeinated coffee. I found I could make the change with little or no effect, so I did it. Lately I drink a … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 396

Posted on August 13, 2012 by mtchamblee

Today has been a relatively good day, though I find myself thoroughly exhausted. Last night I picked my son up at the train at around 12:45 a.m. He works until 11:30 p.m. and has to catch a bus to the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 395

Posted on August 12, 2012 by mtchamblee

Whew, it’s been long day, and even at nearly 11 p.m. it ain’t over yet. I am pleased to say that I pressed on and pushed myself to get some work done today. Every hour counts when you’re up against … Continue reading →

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