Monthly Archives: September 2013

Lessons in Gratitude Day 799

Posted on September 20, 2013 by mtchamblee

Ah, Friday. While I’m not sure how we got here already–the week blew by in a cyclonic blur–but am grateful nonetheless to have arrived at at the weekend. I decided to spin the wheel on this last night before Day … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 798

Posted on September 19, 2013 by mtchamblee

Some days it’s a struggle to write this blog–trying to write something every day that is fresh and interesting poses a significant challenge, particularly when Thalia (the Muse of comedy and light verse) or Melpomene (the Muse of tragedy) fail … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 797

Posted on September 18, 2013 by mtchamblee

I’m grateful tonight for this guest blog written by my daughter, Michal “MJ” Jones. Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today and for the past several days, my thoughts and feelings have been racing. It is the busiest time of the year for Housing … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 796

Posted on September 17, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight is a perfect one for offering simple gratitude. I’ve been thinking about some of the small things that I am grateful for and so here they are, in no particular order. First, I am ecstatically grateful at the impending … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 795

Posted on September 16, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am really so tired I can hardly see straight, and of course it doesn’t help that once again I forgot my computer glasses on my desk at work. At least I’ll be going in tomorrow and can get them. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 794

Posted on September 15, 2013 by mtchamblee

Today my friend texted me. He wrote, “It has been an exhausting week. I am going to the park and play my drums.” I could immediately relate. He works in a corporate job–a lot of politics, a lot of drama, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 793

Posted on September 14, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight is a good night to rebroadcast an earlier post. So, I spun the wheel a few times and landed on a piece that speaks to the importance of music and creative expression. It’s a good reminder to me of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 792

Posted on September 13, 2013 by mtchamblee

It is a quiet night. It has been a long week and I still have a bit more work to go as I have an event I have to attend for work tomorrow. I have been in a lot of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 791

Posted on September 12, 2013 by mtchamblee

Today it took me over two hours to drive home from work (on an average day the drive home takes 55 to 75 minutes.) I left at a little after 4:00 p.m. and got home after 6. To say that … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 790

Posted on September 11, 2013 by mtchamblee

Sometimes I underestimate myself: my gifts and talents, my experiences, education, personality, and all the myriad traits and skills I bring into everything I do. I spend so much time being critical (and sometimes downright mean) to myself for all … Continue reading →

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