Quiet Woman Don't Make History
The moon is my planet, and even though I love all the moons, I’m partial to the waxing crescent. I am grateful to see it perfectly aligned with Venus last night. I’m grateful January has come to a quiet close. I don’t think anyone had a good month. And, I’m grateful for fish.
This is my first post of 2025. Fires, death, and bad news have made the start of this year very difficult. In times like this, I struggle with gratitude, but it’s times like this, I’m reminded of why I started this journal.
So, for today, inauguration day, I am grateful for the peaceful transfer of power. Something I will never take for granted again. I’m grateful for all the people who are actively involved in trying to help people affected by the fires. As I watch my trees sway, I know that my life could change in an instant. And, I’m grateful that nothing is forever.
With only a few days left in 2024, I’m grateful I’ve achieved a few of my 2024 New Year’s resolutions. I’m thinner, and also paid off a decent amount of debt. I’m not done, but I’m grateful I’m firmly on the path. Since five is my lucky number, I’m grateful for the start of 2025, and I’m very optimistic about the year. And, I’m most grateful that my sweet pup is doing well and on-the-mend. She’s been sick and injured. It’s not how either of us planned to spend the holidays or my money, but I’m very grateful that she’s going to be okay.
Pooja and I were attacked by a neighbor’s dog. My injuries were minor, Pooja was not so lucky. She required stitches and is now resting comfortably. I’m tremendously grateful for the vet and her team, and even more grateful Pooja’s injuries were not life-threatening. I’m grateful the dog’s owner immediately took complete responsibility, and I’m grateful that I have Square, so I could easily take his credit card. 
I’m grateful I have years of working with people who have colossally fucked up. Somehow being level headed, empathetic, and kind makes them feel even worse. (He was exceedingly emotionally upset) And, most importantly, I am grateful that it was us and wasn’t some kid in my neighborhood. What a day…
I’m grateful that my energy force is so strong now that I am impervious to negative bullshit. Namaste. I’m grateful for aspirin. And, I’m grateful for my work ethic. Laziness and entitlement is everywhere, and I don’t want to ever be like that….
Today was a peaceful day. The sun was bright; the breeze soft and warm. December begins. I’m grateful my house backs on to a canal. I’m grateful the trails along the canal have been oddly quiet this weekend. I’m grateful for the ducks who float in the canals, and I look forward to their ducklings, which will be here soon enough. And, I’m grateful for time to reassess, review, revise, and replan. Mercury retrograde is right on time for us all.
An odd burst of wind toppled my glass patio table yesterday. I’ve seen that thing survive almost hurricane forces, so I was very grateful for tempered glass, and even more grateful that no one was hurt and nothing else was broken. Later, after I accidently broke yet another glass object, I knew this was a sign. I learned the spiritual significance of broken glass is that of new starts and a healing journey. I was grateful to know that especially in light of the current astrological transits. I’m also grateful for inexpensive and very well-designed the carpet cleaning machine I just bought. Life is good in all dimensions.
I’m grateful the markets reacted well to the election. Regardless of how you voted, everyone reacts well to political stability. I’m grateful my friends came to visit this week. It’s been fun having company, and I’m so grateful to have a house large enough to accommodate others. And, I’m grateful for leftovers. They are inevitably better than the original meal. The end.
I think Jimmy Kimmel captured the collective energy when he joked that this Election Eve feels like the country is waiting on a pathology report! I couldn’t agree more. Whatever the outcome, I’m grateful for democracy. I’m grateful that every single thing I needed at Costco was on sale today. Even I was amazed by the serendipity. And, I’m grateful that despite some low-level anxiety, I feel zero need for carb soothing…but I did see a LOT of pizzas headed out of Costco tonight, and I will say that I have no judgement. The end.
Even the a-political have some trepidation this election eve. I’m grateful we have elections, and that we have enough people and infrastructure in place to ensure voting is fair. I’m grateful it’s easier to vote than it used to be. Voting by mail is good, so is having polling places open early. And, I’m grateful I live in California. I have more rights, and am more protected here than anyplace else on Earth. I’m happy to pay my taxes for that.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 