By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
It seems like everyone is upbeat today. The perfect 72° weather has returned, the fires are more contained, and it’s Friday. Im grateful for all those things. I’m grateful for dairy-free options. And, I’m grateful for lentils. They are tasty and expeditious.
I walked outside this morning to a smoggy sky and the smell of smoke. I was grateful to know that I’m safe even though fires are all around. I’m grateful for all the people who are fighting these fires. It’s difficult and dangerous work. And, although it’s not popular, I’m grateful to everyone who pays their taxes.
I’ve spent the better part of the last week fixing sprinklers, replacing pool equipment, cutting through overgrown brush, and going to Home Depot more often than I’d like. I’m grateful for my power tools, hand tools, YouTube vids, and my determination to work my way through annoying s**t! I’m grateful for the slow change of seasons. Temps are cooling, fruits are ripening, Labor Day is around the corner. And, I’m grateful for Cottage Cheese. It doesn’t look very appealing, but it’s versatile and really good for you.
I’m grateful for people who are working to improve their lives. It’s easy to remain stuck. I’m grateful for a couple days down by the beach. Summer is ending, and I’m looking forward to fall. And, I’m grateful for dumplings. Even the ones that aren’t so great are still delicious.
Few things in life are sweeter than a good schadenfreude moment especially when it’s a plot twist. I’m grateful for my moment today. I’m grateful for on-line everything. Regardless of the evils of technology, none of us wants to go back to paper forms. And, I’m grateful I have integrity – a quality that is in embarrassingly short supply.
I know it might not be politically correct, but I’m grateful for Amazon. I don’t care how stupid Jeff Bezo’s yacht is, or how ridiculous Lauren Sanchez looks, the fact that I don’t have to spend my precious free time driving too and from, walking in and out of retail establishments (hoping to find stuff I need!) makes Amazon the greatest technological advancement of this century. I’m grateful for tonight’s full moon and tomorrow’s solstice. It’s a good time to reset, and an even better mid-year reminder that time is speeding up, and we shouldn’t waste it. Finally, I’m grateful for CostCo chickens. They are tasty and expeditious!
Like most people, I’m grateful for a long weekend, a much needed break, and a low-key re-entry. I will be very busy for the next month. I wanted some time to float quietly in the pool, till my garden, and slowly recenter. I thoroughly enjoyed these last few days of Spring. I’ll miss it. The end.
I’m grateful that I’m an active millennial supporter. People used to roll their eyes, begrudge me my youth, and dismiss me in my salad days. In many ways, I’m not much smarter now than I was then. In those condescending moments, I would swear to myself that I would not act the same to the youngsters when my “boomer” time came, and I’ve been true to my word. Finally, I’m grateful for fried chicken. Of all the chickens, it’s the most beloved.
I’m grateful I had time to return to a longer hike. I’m definitely sore, but I feel good. I’m grateful the day was cool and the hillsides are blooming with mustard, paintbrush, and yarrow. And, I’m grateful for my garden. Few things are more satisfying than growing your own food.
I’m grateful for debit cards. I’m grateful for direct deposit. Remember paper checks? It seems the world recovered from all the jobs lost to the “AI” of the Payroll Department. And, I’m grateful for mobile apps.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 