my list today:
maggie b.
lots for which to be grateful
spending the holiday with don
a good life
seeing my kids alot this week

my list today:
NAN!
having too much good stuff to do
being teachable
joe squared pizza
laughing
cuddling

my list today:
doing with less
observing instead of speaking
waiting
character defects
my eyes and my hands
internet

my list today:
finally recognizing good qualities in family members
letting go, letting go, letting go
my god box
good company
not taking things personally
sobriety
HP
candy and cookies

my list today:
having no agenda
enjoying where i am
my hubby home for xmas
watching my kids grow
not needing anything from the mall

my list today
giving back
PBS
boy banter
prokovfiev
a day in the studio
abundance
cold weather

my list today:
dark chocolate
long walks in the city
being home
the smell of fresh pine in the house
homemade mac and cheese
a good black and white movie
girlfriends

my list today:
gifts to pass along to others
yoga
oatmeal
detaching
lively neighborhood in the snow

my list today:
watching don trim the xmas tree
SNOWY day!
contentment
drawing
dark chocolate
a husband who cooks
being home together

my list today:
cold weather
black cherry puppet theatre
chinese carry out
hanging out at home with don
fruit
comfy clothes
learning craftsmenship

my list today:
I have everything i need
recognizing restless, irritable and discontent
home
toll house cookies
children in my life
walking
walking
stretching
no aches or pains
coffee
out of the woods

my list today:
unexpected get togethers
quirky family
long rides in the car
good company
good music
calm
observing
crochet

my list today:
everything!
breathing
freedom
friends
barack obama
all my body parts work
no aches or pains
people who annoy me
abundant art supplies
water
water
sunshine
walking
delicious food
my mom
a comfy bed
sleeping well
reading
yoga
meetings

my list today:
popcorn
a warm dry home
my cell phone
a good snow shovel
seeing a project through
patience
the sound of weather out my window
texts from margie
enough money to pay bills
teamwork
admitting mistakes and laughing

my list today:
waiting
this too will pass
beautiful crisp air
hubby's BIG payck
bonobo's pizza

my list today:
a dog at the wheel of a car
a sense of accomplishment
starbucks @ 5:30 am
abundance
patience
drawing

my list today:
a good and full life
shoveling snow
fresh air
down time
the 24 hour rule
meditation

my list today:
sandy
heather
the drapery man at joann's
mucinex
laughing
good family support
good teeth
thursday night tv sitcoms
waitress at the dog cafe

my list today:
going back to school
destinee
healing
good health
laughing at myself
delores

my list today:
sudafed
tissues
friends who call to ck on me
don
whole foods
christmas lights

my list today:
my gratitude list
fresh clean water
starbucks
a good night's sleep
clean hands
yoga
drawing
seeing holiday lights from the air
easy holiday traveling

my list today:
i thank the gods and goddesses for everything, including:
jesse
lindie
don
joany
kate
jack
maya
meca
avam
AA
alanon
kathleen b.
nancy b.
destinee
cathy L.
mike
margie
sandy
wendy
laura
nicole
robert
my eyes
my ears
legs
fine motor skills
coffee
carob raisins
air tran
art supplies
my sewing machine

my list for the past few days:
being open to change
seeing my breath in the morning
patience with myself
soy milk
a good omelette
getting over my cold quickly
good teeth
good eyesight
new markers
love

my lists for a few days:
water to drink
water to view
water to shower in
water falling from the sky
water sounds
a dog and cat outside of my window
friends checking on me
sewing holes in my pockets
good energy
learning from others
detaching
netflix
maine
the 24 hour rule
opportunities
the sound and smell of raking
new lotions

my list today:
brushing my teeth
my sewing machine (s)
frost!
comfy shoes
carob raisins:)
studio buddies
laughing alot

my list today:
pARTners
my morning meetings
my neighborhood
good smells
interesting conversations
laughing

my list today:
enjoying each minute
patience
acceptance
walking
snuggling
a good life
dried mangoes

my list today:
i found carob raisins near portland!
maine fiberarts
that still small voice
a sweet day
love & support

my list today:
observing quietly
anxiety
friends
the guy who didn't give me a ticket
my hubby

my list today:
a special belated bday
mangoes in maine
coffee everywhere
letting go
people who understand me

my list today:
good friends with whom to travel
good public transportation
lots of new doors opening
abundance of good food
sleeping well
enough money
my kids

my list today:
so many good opportunities
teachers
raisins (no carob in portland)
sock monkeys
my laptop

my list today:
the democratic process
sound of the radiator clanking
happy bday to me
good walks
fresh water
love

my list today:
the smell and sound of fall leaves
sundays with margie
indifference
stretching my creative self
good sleep

my list today:
dark chocolate
plan B's
laughing at myself
family
being cozy

my list today:
personal growth
a phone call at the right time
good friends
going with my gut
being myself, no matter what

my list today:
kids on the playground in my neighborhood
cashew butter
getting enough sleep
being married
yoga

my list today:
bubble wrap
good conversations
regularity
good vision
pain

my list today:
the sun coming in my windows
the smell of wool
lots of good energy around me
tea
old journals

my list today:
irritable & bh married for 12 years
thursday nite sitcoms
big hasta plants turning yellow
the smell of woodsmoke
flexibility
feeling comfortable with my artwork

my list today:
losing my job last year
seeing possibilities
not sleeping in a tent when it is cold & rainy
abundance!
soy milk

my list today:
my feet
my teeth
cathy L.
not being the smartest
fresh air

lists from others:
Old friends
Umbrellas
Greek yogurt
Coach Eric
Interest in something
Warm clothes
Mental health professionals
Heat
Sweatshirts
XA-speakers.org
Getting paid
Blaiz is ok today
Paul is getting better from ILI (influenza-like illness)
I can help Paul with rate-time-distance problems
Getting errands done
Returning things I bought that I did not need
Checking things off lists
Sandy Beech talks

my list today:
lunch with peeps
a full life
a new pizza place
not knowing things
fine motor coordination

my list today:
a bernese dog on the porch
our crossing guards
walking
a good shower
my bathroom

my list today:
a care pkg from kathleen
a movie date
my new project
meditation
lin running lots of errands

my list today:
little notebooks
exchanging lists with nancy:)
spice tea
support from don
meetings

my list today:
winter in the air
so much love in my life
cereal
small red delicious apples
cleaning my apt
happy stitching

my list today:
being true to myself
re-thinking ideas
my cozy apt
my medicine
happiness

my list today:
no worries
good food smells in town
my wacky drawing classmates
limits
laughing
blueberries

my list today:
my studio peeps
a sense of humor
a sweet surprise from a classmate
time to immerse myself in artwork
chocolate

my list today:
using my sewing machine
a beautiful day in the neighborhood
a generous person at joann fabrics
girl friends in maine and maryland
coffee
letting go

my list today:
learning to screenprint
the smell of fall
this too will pass
the bike shop
working in a room full of printmakers

my list today:
end of season blueberries
time to process
lots of support from donny
meditation
margie
kay

my list today:
being physically able to keep up with college kids
friends in my building
kale
books
being around creative energy all day

my list today:
standing on my head
recognizing the gifts in my life
going to bed early
art crits
waking up to the sound of rain

my list today:
good sleep
changed attitudes
laughing
ramen noodles
beautiful fall colors

my list today:
Don
MECA
wisdom to know the difference
vicktor frankel
nigel peake
not quitting before the miracle happens

my list today:
BIG full moon
breathing
acting as if
olesmont peeps
keeping the focus on me

my list today:
this too will pass
chinese carry out
new printmaking techniques
big mint plants
a surprise cupcake!
donny

my list today:
colorful clothes on somali children at the playground
watching the drawbridge go up from the window in my classroom
drawing
breathing
music

my list today:
talking about art all day
soy milk
the pattern of cobblestone sidewalks
the wisdom to know the difference
HP

my list today:
margie
coffee yogurt
mozart
rain boots
kale!

my list today:
raisins
socks
sun
patience
staying out of my head

my list today:
fine motor skills
yoga
drawing
women's meetings
everything

my list today:
so many new things to learn
resourceful people
organic farmer's market
being comfortable in my own skin
unemployment $

my list today:
smelling mint plants on the way to school
drivebypress
adriane
bruce brown
neuroplasticity

my list today:
POPEYE
the many wrought iron shapes in my neighborhood
good sleep
good coffee
leah

my list today:
a delicious omlet
being quiet
listening to that still small voice
laughing
taking one minute at a time

my list for the past few days:
nancy - who always sends me a list
flat stanley
breathing
knowing i am ok
time with don
airtran
kate and lin and jack and maya and brandy
good weather
taking things as they come
sobriety
patience
crisp apple
thinking clearly
my medicine

my list today:
being around so much creative energy
having a good time
learning so many new things
fine motor skills
my eyes

my list today:
don is home!
seeing maryland friends in portland
cathy l.
cake and gelato for dinner
a long day of printmaking

my list today:
both of my hands
dental floss
elizabeth
a good sale
my artwork

my list today:
my clothes
getting into a routine
water
bad coffee
walking to school

my list today:
margie
purple houses
sunflowers
hiking
homemade salad in kathleen's garden

my list today:
my STUDIO
blue skies
sunbutter
so many good ideas
nano

my list today:
carol j.
time alone
brownies
my apartment
yard sales

my list today:
ART
gan (2)
full moon
portland, maine
YES

my list today:
beautiful farmer's market with:
ukelele musician singing beatle songs
cello player
new orleans jazz group
blues improv group
lavender
organic veggies

my list today:
overflowing abundance
a studio
appreciating what i have
walking home for lunch
fig newtons

my list today:
a second chance
swallowing my pride
calls from Don in the middle of his night
Jesse
Lindle
Joany
Adriane

my list today:
wildflower gardens
yard sales
changing my actions
living on the coast
seagulls singing all day long
lin texting me a picture!
DON

my list today:
sewing in my new studio
unexpected adventures
homemade NE fish chowder
so many gifts in my life
playing with house paint colors

my list today:
no drama
meditating
healthy body and mind
cathy l.
brushing my teeth
text messaging

my list today:
a good road trip
on time cable guys
ABUNDANCE
being spoiled
wifi in my apt
a chilly morning
T/TH women's meeting
music

my list today:
fresh summer fruits & veggies
coffee yogurt
destinee
lots of love in my life
peristalsis
breezes

lists from others:
my job
jack
cereal
walking
Remaining open hearted
all the people that give us support
a good hug at the right time
jack's smile
brandys rare kisses
mint chocolate chip ice cream
knowing when to let go
New music
Recognizing patterns
Hot tub
Biking with Bec
giving things time
ice
family time
kung pao beef
rain
great vets
flexibility
rain
windows down
the smell of leather
Cousins
Medjool dates
Water to drink
activia
deep breaths
Trader Joe’s
Sight
breath
potential
tweezers
friends
focus
can openers
Crisp morning air
Ibruprofin
Coffee maker
Disolving ego
Di coming to visit
just working it out
fun at the grocery store
watching deisel eat crickets

my list today:
my home
maya's treatments
clipping my toenails
simple creativity
raisin bran

my list from sunday:
nicole
deasyl
playing with jack
the harbor promenade
lemonade

my list today:
spending time with home slices!
doing with less
discovering the upright oak tree
msg from leah
my iron
enjoy walking long distances

my list on Friday:
a good road trip
blueberries
starbucks
DON
maya getting better
joany

my list today:
having my own space
a good night's sleep
whole foods
AC!
my beetle
no pain:)

my list yesterday:
MAINE
friends
all my body parts that work
walking
lots of love in my life
appreciating what i have
great kids

lists from others:
good parking
I appreciate my inquisitive mind.
I appreciate my big feet.
Walks with my dog
Not quitting before the miracle
Days without a schedule to keep
helmets
fresh air
great neighbors
gc's new job
Tracy
good music
a clean house
my new job ;)
catonsville
friendly clerks
jacks humor
Good fortune for friends
Repaired bike
Calculator
Seeing someone differently
Humor
health of my family
Steve making dinner
Healthier eating choices
meeting new people
icecream
Chinese food
rain

my list today:
wifi on the road
cranberry juice
ADVIL!
AC
bing maps
DON

my list today:
MY HUBBY!
friendly car mechanics
dusting
uncluttering
apples

my list today:
acorns
robert
stained glass
yoga
sweating
gerry

my list today:
AC
AC
AC
falling asleep easily
park benches
striped awnings
working overnights

my list today:
my little table fan
a SURPRISE package
sewing french binding
home-made soup the next day
an email from my mom

lists from others:
Blaiz one year after initial hospitalization
Half and half
Hard working girls
Maya's playfulness
Curiosity
Kate
leave
I appreciate my responsible nature
I appreciate my nose
Tasty bowl of cereal
My friend Joye
My daughter’s journey
AA speakers to listen to in the car
My house
Maya eating chicken
smiles
helpful people
days I get home early from work
grass
love
Time off from work
Warm weather
Amusement parks
Perspective
Elena home safe even if it was at 2 am (!!)
Enjoying my job
Slowing down
No expectations
Mushroom/cheese omelet
Deep breaths
Exhileration
Other people's patience
My sunrise alarm clock
A fun day with Paul
Enough money
Meetings to go to
Jody and Steve to share waiting for Elena with
help w/maya
ice
sock monkeys
books
catonsville
my mama
Being silly
Jack’s intellect
Taking a 40 minute scooter ride this morning.
Knowing I have the weekend OFF.

my list today:
birds eating cheese popcorn in the alley
playing in my studio
making a comfortable decision
my sewing machine
corn soup
chopping vegetables
studio visits

my list today:
cloudiness
sunflowers
window boxes
bright colored house trim & doors
a cat in the window

lists from the past few days:
acting as if
not letting things be about me
my nose
walking hills
old school buildings
shady streets on hot day
pema chodrom
carob raisins
sourdough bread
naps
giving time time
the sounds and smells of early summer mornings

my list from the past few days:
having such a good time i haven't been able to update my blog
laughing out loud
a hopping bird
a beautiful night on the harbor with peeps
cantaloupe
corn on the cob
summer cookouts
snowballs
listening to the rain
AVAM
a day with my mom
a day with my daughter
delores
workable solutions
bookstores
coffee made by don
cheerios
predictable text
toothbrush & toothpaste
laughing at myself
soy milk
email
not taking myself too seriously
DP
neoprene
ipod
marching bands

my lists from the past week:
jess - who sends me her gratitude list everyday
giving time time
a healthy body
sleeping without AC
sleeping with AC
ceiling fans
kids to do kid things with
maya
laura w.
whoever found my credit card and turned it in
ABUNDANCE
the office
grocery shopping with don
leah
colonial christian academy
my family of origin
homework
joany
jack
alex
don
kate
lindie
jesse
working overnight shifts
i can touch my toes
i can catch a ball
i can stand on my head
i can read

my list today:
pojagi
sun and rain together
sitting outside on a summer night
guacamole
thursday night dates with hubby

my list today:
keeping my mouth shut
my seniors at the allen center
sewing machines
the magic of coffee
stretching in the morning

my lists from the past few days:
american sign language
vindication x4
grilled pizza
fun and creative influences
patiently working out conflicts
hanging out & watching movies
sleeping on the boat
good lovin'
human foosball
the helmand
my hubby
friends
kissing
omg! this is the best summer weather
mangoes
no agenda
new alanon meetings
senoa
vicki w.
snow balls

my list today:
my talents
acknowledging my strengths
being true to myself
friends who point out these things to me
the dignity and calm of sonia sotomayor
lindsay h.
movies on the hill
watering the garden

my list today:
vindication
subtle messages from the gods
apples
Bach
the smell of oil paints

lists from others:
dinner made by someone else
new experiences
friends who come check on my puppy when I can't
Waking up to the world
Blaiz healthy today
Transitional housing program for Casey
Tom’s generosity
Being able to fax at work for free
Sometimes knowing what not to say
AC
Homemade cherry cobble
Hearing others’ perspectives
Pleasant customers
Independence
Soap
diet mt dew
sleeping with Nessie beside me
driving with the windows down
kids laughing
choices
the ability to "step into another's shoes"
my teacher
lettuce
amazing doggies

my list today:
lots of fresh fruit!
understanding myself better
my skin
my reflexes
enjoying the moment

my list today:
raisin bran
abundance in food stores
courage to change the things i can
no pressures in my life
AC

my list today:
my bottom lip
patience
buying chinese food
craigs list
no period for 6 months

my list today:
resolving conflicts
staying kind of calm
not taking things personally
learning new painting skills
dark chocolate

my list today:
enjoying my work
a breezy day in the month of july
a beautiful moon rising over the harbor
having more than enough
maiwind kabob
needing a sweatshirt on the hill tonight!

lists from the past couple of days:
time to paint
a new alanon meeting
PEACHES!
breathing
seeing
falling asleep to the sound of rain
pg. 449 in the Big Book
regularity
gretchen and suzanne
dry shoes
friends in maine
kathy n.
the 7 AM meeting in portland

my list today:
a picture of maya kayaking
the daily grind (coffee shop)
sobriety
having the windows open
no drama

my list for today:
being absorbed in a good book
my mom's good health
sleeping on the boat
ITunes
a not-hot summer
old-fashioned health food stores

my list today:
flower smells in the air
quaint gardens
stopping myself from being mean
getting soaked in the rain
the smell of the ground after a big rain

my list today:
fine motor skills
eyesight
creative thinking
a functioning body
personal independence
two tone pink geraniums

lists from others today:
A relaxing day
Making it through camp
Walking almost every session
biking
fresh fruit
fresh air
a front porch
getting better at living one minute at a time
surprises
Crisp morning air
Simplicity
Colorful flowers
Olive oil
Sincerely enjoying solitude
Sunglasses
Organization
Becca returning home
lotion
kates recovery
homework accomplishments
Fruit
Fireworks
V8 fruit juice

my list today:
a good home
learning new things
cooking bacon
summer festivals
walking
washer and dryer

some lists from others:
my sister visiting
new music/iTunes
Summer mornings
Wearing a shoe on my right foot
Mowing the grass for the first time
Quality time with Jack
Being called upon by the bigwigs of campus for help
Fresh herbs
my moms wedding ring
julie
long days
cold nights
warm blankets
I appreciate my pain and my ability to walk through it and stay sober.
I appreciate my spirit.
Fresh towels
Letting go
Letting others in
Sea salt
Seeing the world
Yogurt
Watermelon
Seeing a very old friend yesterday
Safe water to drink
My kids
Ceiling fans
Modern medicine
movies
Panera
used books
good speakers
getting to talk to Sean today!
I appreciate my ability to take care of myself.
I appreciate my intelligence.

my list today:
painting
pineapples
peaches
sitting on the boat on a summer night
michael jackson music

my list today:
summer classes at HCC
my loft
some new clothes
toma
spruce street

my list today:
keeping it simple
mangoes
the whrrr of a fan
letting go of schemes and plans
abundance of food

my list for the past two weeks:
unexpected time in maine with no internet or tv
granite
treehouses
good coffee everywhere
time to wander
penstix
my family @ olesmont
grandchildren
giving up big plans and being ok
"up" - the movie
carob raisins
chinese food
queen amadila
a little boy riding his bike wearing a jacket and tie
coffee makers at meetings
santorelli
rock fences
the smell of the ocean
program friends in portland
cloudy days
soy latte
little lads
the beatles
internet cafes
my health
royal river natural foods
socks
the running stitch
porridge at hot suppa
kathleen and walter
gelato
keeping it simple

my list today:
doing what's right in front of me
keeping things simple
little table fans
not telling people how or what to do
finding cute bowls at the thrift store
sticks and twigs

my list today:
vegetarian sushi
$ to pay the bills
time to create
HCC
our coffee maker

today's list:
love and support
a sail around the harbor
a different perspective
a good life
family connections

lists from others:
-D-Day veterans
-a break from the rain
-baseball games
-peanuts and being allowed to throw the shells on the ground!
-I can walk
I still want to explore my surroundings
I like to meet new people
I can drive
I can hear
m & m's
rain
capri's that fit
strawberries
my humor
I can see
I like to be active
I enjoy my own humor (other's too)
public transportation
geocaching
-watching Nessie swim in the creek
I appreciate my ability to be carefree.
I appreciate my feet.

my list today:
don coming home
my cell phone
the sound of toddlers laughing
dogs running after squirrels
a puppy trying to go up steps
dark chocolate

my list today:
choices
a slow and deliberate thought process
lots of rain
home made potato fries
cleaning the bathroom

some lists from others:
Sean being home safely
Being able to tell people no
Buddhist teachers
Your gratitude blog
My health
My cats
My friends
A sunny Saturday forecast
12 step programs
-pictures
-cherries
Gentle reminders
Great windshield wipers
Not taking myself too seriously
awesome friends
internet
stars
worms
deep breaths
forgiveness
good backpacks
kate deciding to come 2 sand soccer
Coffee
Contact lens
Comfortable bed
-prayer
-the idea of the Promises
julieta
my aunt's family

my list today:
discovering good things about myself that were there all along
WETA
'This American Life'
good dreams
re-usable shopping sacks

list from tuesday 02 june:
the steps
having time for the people and things i enjoy
listening to a newcomer
getting OUT of myself
sewing

list from wednesday 03 june:
appreciating right now
indian food buffets
the looping group
"courage to change"
shopping at BJ's

my list today:
not knowing how to do everything
cleaning up old stuff
ABUNDANCE!
a delicious piece of cake
fabric scraps

from the weekend:
abundant honeysuckle smells
OK natural food store
lamp and lighting dept
wild huckleberries
cold water
coffee shops
rayon
celebrations
old friends
'britain's got talent'
staying married

my list today:
a day in the studio
vanessa's vintage shop
seinfield
carob raisins
indian food

my list from SATURDAY 23 may 2009:
old glass door knobs
early morning outside smells
having so many things for which to be grateful
a cool breeze on a hot day
a cacophony of birds in the park
having the chance to use the word cacophony
old trees
deep breaths
maisie the dog

my list today:
colored pencils
felt
carrots
half & half
letting go
gratitude!

my list today:
my laptop
a good internet connection
learning new things
interesting people in my life
love
chick peas

lists from others:
Hope -
Fellowship -
Sobriety -
Anne Lammott's incredible wit -
Emily Dickinson -
Anything purple-
Butterflies -
Hugs -
My thinking spot in Marriottsville (rapids)-
Success / survival stories that inspire & give
hope-
Encouraging & / or funny cards (Real mail, delivered via
postoffice) -
My mom's memorial bench to meditate & take time outs
on -
Wind running through my hair on a warm sunny day -
Everything Smithsonian-
My prayer book -
Coffee and good books in bed -
Laughter w/ kindred spirits -
Comfortable silences shared... energy in rooms filled w/
people praying to an HP-
View from my office window-
Old family photo's -
Solitary moments -
Arts & Crafts-
Moments when I feel happy, joyous, & free-
God’s unconditional love & Moments when i let
God's love console me -
Peeps that challenge me & call me on my bs -
Peeps that encourage me to be better, get unstuck & not
listen to the lies of yesterday-
Not placing my worth in material possessions -
Willingness / desire to try & improve my program.
Realizing what i get out will only come from what i put
in-
Still remember the sound of my mom's voice -
Hot air balloon rides-
Animals ; ) -
Watching birds fly-
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC-
NATURE NATURE NATURE  

my list today:
my ladies at the senior center!
yay for cool weather
calls from newcomers
being true to myself
being true to myself
good bathrooms while on the road

lists from others:
Getting rid of the boot
Mangos
a sense of smell
cell phones
Monday holidays
The Alano Club
The Phelps Luck Group
Enough
Friends
Sharing
Talented fiction writers
The end of the semester
good lungs
give and take
teamwork
time
a yummy dinner
Sunshine for Bec’s party
Humility
#2 pencils
my sister
flip-flops
optimism

a change of pace
sports bras
cold water
tweezers
Having a job - celebrated 10 years today
Rain coats - Lin I borrowed yours
Sleeping with the windows open

my list today:
discovering a big old tree in my neighborhood
quieting my mind
the smell of rain
walking in the rain
spinach
acceptance

my list today:
old fabric
laughing with friends
pix from istanbul
living downtown
snowballs

my list today:
text messaging
hcc
honest discussions
good storytellers
cheerios

my list from thursday 21 march:
a bird playing in the dirt
receptionist at patient first
outside murals
running into an old friend
lots of opportunities

lists from others:
Getting to see LOTS of friends Saturday
Internet shopping
A new flower blooming every day
A good book
Becca’s cooking
Trust in others
2 great grandmothers
kates cooking
jacks strength
Using only 1 crutch
Cookouts
Liking myself most of the time
Ice tea
Paul
Casey
Elena
Jody
Interesting stuff to read
Fire pits
Free stuff
Good food
recycling
hoses
good magazines
open windows
running into old friends
razors

my list from tuesday, 19 may:
rush hour traffic cops
the smell of the harbor in the morning
neon lights
renegade art in public
my medicine
ice custard happiness

my list today:
stretching tight muscles
good smells
ricola
being a vegetarian
birds singing

my list today:
my two arms
the ups & downs of family
steps and hills
baltimore
being comfortable in my own skin
acceptance
the smell of a cookout

my list today:
early morning walks
dawn patrol
my sewing machine
family around while i work on a project
the sound of big rain

lists from others:
open windows
Tea in the a.m., yum
my girl
still playing soccer
kayak season!
my family, their health
dogs
friends calling
hugs
Dunkin Donuts coffee
GC making me a pepperoni pizza
Tracy letting my out drive her once
Becca...just because
Ability to change
kate's improvement
being different
Fresh fruit
healing
birds chirping in the morning
a great yard
fresh air
leg massages
good doctors
getting the lawn mowed
support
american idol

my list today:
the sound of scissors cutting fabric
love actually
homey togetherness at olesmont
beans and rice
greek yogurt

my list today:
resting
nan the best massage therapist
perfect weather
sun burgers
lin's special dinner
kathleen b.'s sense of humor

lists from others: yay! i love getting these.
Kate making progressJ
Sunshine
Erin – you make this list a lot
Gray boot
Shaving
amazing weather
learning about timelessness
My summer job :)
Responding to Elena without getting defensive
Almost being able to use the “you may be right” response
Being calm
A pleasant work meeting yesterday
Trader Joe’s
Getting a bad haircut without freaking out
Tracy's recovery
Kate's progress
Being a mom
My kids
My grandsons
Flowers
Blueberries
friends
my bike, my kayak
Flea/tick medicine
sleeping with the windows open
taking a "walk" with kate and the fam!
a great mothers day
the right place at the right time
teamwork at work
support groups
warmth
innovation
maya doing great out of her crate
jack
a good dentist
Walking
Physical therapy – getting better
Pushing myself
Not getting lost in DC
my friends
NCIS reruns
the sun
getting on a team for the memorial day baseball tourney
Helping Kate get better
Letting go (sorry Lin I know you used this)
Phones ringing at work

my list today:
sneezing
quiet time
seeing lots of friends in the neighborhood
alanon
lunch

my list today:
the smell of mud
walking to the train to meet don
jesse
my car
elmers glue

my list today:
being a mom
my mom
other moms who taught me
bananas
cool sunny days

my list today:
sunbutter
celery
a yellow rose bush in my neighborhood
cat sitting in a window
sleeping with the windows open

my list today:
paper mache
hot glue guns
creative opportunities
coffee
my sense of smell

lists from others:
Finding good in everyone
Hot pepper cheese
rain
sweet dreams
letting go
finding good sales
my family
flexibillity
amazing doggies
Al-Anon
raisin nut bran
simplicity
Enjoying my job
Refreshing shower
Awareness
Filling in my lifeguard schedule
Pickles
Good conversation
Tracy
open communication
obama
birds chirping
green
gardening
coaching lax
having the girls say they want to play soccer
help during a busy day
pride
knowing it's only one more week with a cast
friends just checking in
chocolate and peanut butter together - yummy
kate
ability to be impulsive
gain (detergent)-smells soo good
snooze button
having choices
good dog walks
being in good health
Deubs being smart – and NOT playing on Saturday
My nephew
Pema Chodron
Old architecture
Travel mugs
Smile from a stranger
New furniture
Lin
A great workplace

my list today:
black cherry puppet theater
paper mache
courage to change the things i can
good sleep
art friends

my list today:
sujuni embroidery
doing chores with don
$ to pay the bills
cereal
comfy clothes

my list today:
an owl hooting outside of my window
jack and william
the many faces of cross street market
sock monkeys
KSR (http://www.kineticbaltimore.com)

lists from others:
Deubs doesn't have a brain injury!!
fertilizing for my bub (seriously...just the grass)
asparagus
talking to my brother
an awesome job that I love
jack
courageFeeling loved & appreciated LOL
Deuber being ok
New desk at work
Helping patients
Joce making me laugh
First baseball game this weekend
Cat scans!
Tracy's health
My parents support
my bosses at Princeton
Erin - again!!
Players looking to me for advice
Legos
Cool weather
31 cent ice cream scoops
Pay day
my mom
old friends who have returned
clean laundry

my list today:
rice packs
soy milk
a good night's sleep
a good book
hope
a generous husband with a good job

my list today:
downward facing dog
walking thru my neighborhood and seeing people i know
drawing
cool and cloudy weather
my friendly neighborhood bank
socks

28 april
the sweet smell of flowers in the air
making dinner
the artist group at the senior center
a new pigeon
comfortable shoes

my list today:
focus
AIR CONDITIONING
good connections to people i love
therapy
my car
the smell of fresh cut grass


lists from others:
this list
help from friends and fam; you all are amazing!
persistence
sunshine
walnuts and almonds
garlic
an open mind
a job
birthday presents
a museum that's free every Friday night
great dinner with kt's parents
gardening advice
Sunshine
Learning to keep balance
home safe from trip
greening of landscape
my children
rain
aa meetings
Not letting things fester
Maple trees
Understanding the sacrifices of others
Sea salt
Innocent laughter of kids playing…so refreshing!
great weather
deuber playing well and coming out of her game with few injuries
learning to accept
co-workers that make me laugh
Tons of help yesterday
A beautiful yard
A good doctor
Dental floss
Water
Relatively strong arms
My parents visiting and having a good time
Lin’s support
Jack eating broccoli
things that humble me
fresh cucumbers
gardening
smell of freshly cut grass
maya and brandy's behavior
kate's patience
my semester is almost over

my list today:
good sharp scissors
conflict
abundance of vegetarian food
enjoying my life
text msg from don
coming home

24 april list:
good credit
creative thinkers
cappuccino crunch ice cream
long walks in the city
a dishwasher

today's list:
winter
changed attitudes
family connections
quilting
sandals

my list today:
the sound of wind coming through the windows
joan and george richardson
cinnamon
my sewing machine
standing on my head
meeting don at the train

my list today:
an enjoyable and valuable work skill to fall back on
vegetable sushi
living in the same time zone as my hubby
belonging
quick-dry clothing
gratitude from GC

lists from others:
Apples
Coworkers confidence in me – even with a broken ankle
Jack teaching me how to play playstation (I suck)
Easy going people
Water
I am appreciative for
Tracy
Riley
my friends
unbroken fingers
happy, healthy family
good food
New banana nut cheerios
A cold nose waking me up in the morning
Nice paths and woods nearby
This list
Looking up words in the dictionary
Sleeping through the night
Going to Meeting
Knowing what acceptance means
God's love and forgiveness
Hail
Freedom
Olive oil
Effective communication
Health
Casey
Paul
Having enough
Getting things done
Praying & meaning it
Taking boxing gloves off
Standing up for myself
Be scared but not paralized

my list today:
washing dishes
phone calls from my kids
stretching out a sore muscle
david's natural market
lynda barry

lists from others:
Ginger ale
A long chatty lunch with a great friend
Soft shell crab sandwich
pretty pink sky
appreciation
soft towels
Coffee
Clean clothes
The strong women in my Life
Gratitude List
Drs.
Medicine
Friends
Comfortable Bed
Moving when just wanting to lay down and close out the world
Feelings even when they are so overwhelming
Tears to relieve the feelings
Coffee
My child thanking me
Faith
Coincidences/Godcidences
sunshine
green grass
Self-control
Profound quotes
Music
Reliable lifeguards
ear pieces
time management
understanding the english language
my upbringing
good dreams
waking up to sunshine coming in the windows
That my brothers and I actually pulled off the 60th anniversary party for my parents (without drama!)
That I can be a loving daughter today
Costco
Trader Joe’s
Water to drink
Comfortable socks
Microwave
getting myself around
Staying in on cold rainy night
Patient coworkers
Capers
supportive people around me
the lax team - making me smile
wheelchairs
Opies
Good sunglasses

my list today:
popcorn
people watching
finding little pieces of rusty metal with interesting shapes
whole foods
my ipod
modern medicine

my list today:
netflix
watching the scullers on the patapsco river every morning
sara fanelli
greens
friends to eat meals with
lindie A. mcdonough and her awesomeness


other's lists:
The mist over the valley
THE SUNSHINE :)
Anthropologie
friendly people
not wetting my pants during my speech
a super supportive work environment
Blaiz playing tball
Spring weather
Friends
Cheese
Crossword puzzles
Eloquent authors
Patience
Lunch with My Dad
Grauls
Competitive tennis match
razors
kate's increasing endurance
wheelchairs
simplicity
my mama
Outdoor tennis
Bobby
Flowers
Clear thinking
Growing up
beauuutiful spring day
nike's that feel yummy on my feet
networking opportunities
Then smell of Mccormick spices in the air.
Susan Boyle
Amazing sunshine

my list today:
rekindling old friendships
laughing at my foibles
vitamin B
handel
drawing is the answer to all of my problems
bananas
changed attitudes

my list today:
a dentist i am comfortable with
pausing and detaching
carob raisins
my favorite tea is back
student art work
my mentors

lists from others:
working for 5.5 hours and feeling good
a great night with Jack - a great helper
The G1 scoreboard
The You Tube of Susan Boyle singing (you’ve got to see and hear this woman)

self-grading quizzes and assignments!
new sponsee

guacamole
modern conveniences: electricity, indoor plumbing..stuff like that
the good parts of my job
collage and college!
hugs
this too will pass
corduroy pants
hugs!
Richard Thompson (musician)
eye-hand coordination

Driving to work with my left foot.
winning against Harford and having a 3-2 record

My grandson Ty
A walk in the rain
An e-mail from Italy :)
Cup of hot black bean soup
Kate getting to be FREE

trying to trust
wearing out maya

stretching
kim
erin's cast skills
ibuprofen
free tampons
Having Bec go clothes shopping with me (not my favorite task)
Putting faith in others
Good electricians (let me know if you need one)
Pepperoni pizza
making it to my soccer game
good parents
jack's independence
kate driving with her left foot
2 assists
Catching up with old friends
Crockpots

My son Paul
Being ok with going back to work today
Being warm and dry inside
Listening to speakers on CDs in the car

my list today:
wisdom to know the difference
dry warm clothes on a wet chilly day
being useful
good sleep
the smell of mulch
letting go

lists from others:
Physical therapy
meditation group
more rain
color green

Free lunches
clients
my one tulip
good health
Dr. Moinfar


Erin Foley giving me the coolest, lightest blue cast ever
Lin - yes, again
a great doctor's appointment
getting out to lax practice and taking the dogs, Jack and Lin
great co-workers


that I'm alive
An early morning walk
Yoga
A suprise txt message from an old friend
Chicken curry
good tires
dark chocolate coconut cream eggs
Monday night basketball
An oscillating fan

for laughter
Visits from Kate and Lin at work

NCIS reruns

Warm blankets

my list today:
all of my fingers and toes and all of them working
unexpected work
picnic lunches
free art
home cooking
a gift with buttons on it

lists from others the past two days:
football in the rain
compost!
family calling
a fridge with an icemaker
the best friends EVER!
completing my taxes in January
Kate's positive attitude
strength
creating my own workout routine
cookouts
picnics
the Museum of Industry
electric toothbrush
laughing with old friends
the moon over the Fore River

my list today:
sticky back postage stamps
how much stuff there is in a grocery store
the smell of rain
changed attitudes
don's omlets
jack and his friends

my list today:
a friday night date
polarfleece
meditation
dishwasher
sounds of the city
herbal tea
a good life

lists from some others today:
Being on time
Finishing work at 1pm
Lin being home
Law & Order - CI
toddlers
yummy chicken enchiladas
Getting thru the Sedar without having to make amends to anyone
Actually enjoying some of it
Clearing out the garden beds
Walking through an outdoor garden center getting ideas
THe 'Plant" ladies
Purple confetti petunias
A few flowers in my front lawn
Legs that work
Healthy food choices
Jody
Alanon
field trips
good friends
65 Degrees and a sunny day :)

my list today:
the hanging rack on my closet door
old steel machinery
jackie found the blog!
lindle's delicious sandwiches
my neighborhood
'the office'
kathleen in maine

lists sent to me:
the land fill
more sunshine
Friends
Coffee
Oatmeal with Greek yougurt and soymilk
Paul
Days off
Sobriety
Daughters
Consignment shops
Stone Mill Bakery
Clean flower-beds
Map-quest
State Parks
Hand sanitizer
Seeing the world, not just looking at it


Thousands of Daffodills on Route 29
Brilliant Red Cardinal at my Bird Feeder
The first smell of fresh cut grass this spring

Grandsons
Steve and Elena home (I think!)
michigan trip
sparkling water
my bed
Coffee
Job Interview
Honesty
Sponsor
Depression Medicine
Spring Break almost over & kids go back to school
Sisters
Candy
Flowers
Quiet Mornings

my list today:
a restless night of sleep
forgetting to update this blog and not minding
yoga class
art history homework
grapefruit
snow in april

lists sent to me by others:
A warm coat for walking the dog this morning
A good novel to read
Maggie
Beautiful Morning
Sleeping late because kids are on Spring Break
Flowers blooming
Dawn patrol
Plumbers
Working from home
Reading old journal entries
Uplifting web sites (vs CNN!)
Sunshine
Willingness
edamame
Leisurely browsing through Barnes and Nobel last night
being able to get through a day on my own
baths
maya and brandy
friends (and the food they bring)
Reading a good book in bed
my mom
Reading other gratitude lists!
Joan
My nephew Eric is coming to Bar Mitzvah
Hearing my kids laugh and getting along
Praying for Suzy's nephew's surgery
Praying
Lin - i love you
a lot less pain
Text msg
sunshine
green grass
Getting along with others
Not getting into Drama when unnecessary

my list today:
independent film channel
oil pastels
naps
cotton socks
peanut butter
cool breezes
sensodyne toothpaste

lists from others:
Fleece blankets
AMMAAAAZING friends!!
Waking up this morning
The sun
Good writing pens
Walking jack to school
Swimming
Getting emails and texts from people I haven’t heard from in a long time.
Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Maine Medical Center's very high quality of care
incredibly nice EMT guys
my fabulous step-kids
Avocados
Sitting on the deck
Support
spending time with my Mom
delicious spring days
crocuses in our back yard
my husband being OK and on the road to health again
Waking up!
That I can jog for almost 15 minutes straight now
Homemade strawberry jam
Good schools for my kids
My pants fit!
cuddling wirth Angus
my own competence
friends
support
sisters
art work in the halls
Patience
No traffic

my list today:
sharp fingernail clippers
the many shapes of old brass fixtures
seeing my city from the water
walking
coffee with friends
doodling
leftover pizza
coming home
learning to use my left hand
dental floss


lists from others the past day or two:
A warm day
Taking the trash out (after it’s done)
Bonnie
smell of fresh earth

The Wind
Manicures and pedicures
smell of spring blossoms in air
the gorgeous moon

Spring cleaning
Old gold
Hot water
Clarity

Watching basketball with friends
new work
my compost
Juice
Enjoying uncertainty (at least embracing it)
Green leaf lettuce
Good Tennis
An afternoon eating shopping and laughing with a dear friend :)
Naps
Holding my tongue
Watching tv with Mags

my granddaughter
The crumb tray on the toaster oven (after it’s emptied)

Sunshine
Easter Egg Hunt
swinging at the tot lot
fresh bread
family
coffee, coffee, coffee (with friends)
Friends to have coffee with
Time with Paul


smell of flowering trees
rain showers, thunder, wind

my list today:
a clump of trees with so many white blossoms, it looked like a winter day
greasy hospital cafeteria food
snap caps on shampoo bottles
regularity
i have alot of good talents
movie night with family

my list today:
hand stitching
text messages
the quilts i have made
my hubby
black bean soup
kale:)
lovin' in my life


lists sent to me:
Music (ipods)

Cereal

A short commute to work

ice (to eat)
fingers and hands that work well
smiles
playing games
sunshine
highlighters
trees
free homey place to stay in Maine:)
The smell of clean laundry

Free tampons
starbucks made at home
allen senior center

Greeeeeen grass!!
A good night’s sleep
Confidence
Amazing friends and family
Blueberries
Snooze button
Good pens
Breathing through my nose
Dr. Moinfar
Erin
My mom
Kate’s left leg and arms
Norwood Elementary
Ice packs

value village thrift store
my job
bike the big apple
that I got out of bed last night and wrote my inspiration down so I wouldn't forget it
my grandchildren and their love
sunshine
clients
my car works
gratitude for serenity

dawn patrol
excel
connections to other people
dignity
email

lesbian friends
Good friends who thought to include me on this list

Starbucks coffee

baseball season starting

wearing a light jacket

my list today:
city kids playing lacrosse
neat bundles of tied twigs after a garden cleanup
the smell of muddy fields
a slight color of new green in the woods
peanut butter
the rippled dough on a the edge of a dumpling


Lists sent to me today:
Joce taking the dog out fot me this AM because I was running late.
Kate's surgery going well.


my wonderful athletes
Sleep
Hazlenut cream cheese from Panera


Peggy - my nurse for the next two days
good dogs
fuse
Stephanie

Brendy and "her Maggie"

Friends that don't judge

Having 3 things to be grateful for before 8am (gonna be a great day)

My mom

March is over!

Lawyers

Having breakfast for dinner

Lost


good friends checking on me
My girl, Lin - putting up with me

my list today:
jesse mcdonough
working with other artists
the community school in remington
raisins
orange/mango juice
don
the world cafe on the radio
stephanie
family helping family


List's sent to me yesterday and today:
My good friends
Warm blankets
April Fools Day
Sleeping until 7:00AM
LL Bean
Hot lunches
Putting my feet up after a long day
Coffee
No plans
Looking inward
Cherry Blossoms in Rockville
wildlife
avocado
Fran - my chauffer for the morning
great doctors and nurses
good doggies
Jack helping this morning
Law & Order
silence
laughter
Becca's cooking
Sirius Radio Love Channel
Singing out loud
My children
My dog
Suzy

My list today:
old buildings
orange traffic cones
walking
flowery smells outside
waking up with new insight (and incite!)
comfy desk chair


From some other lists today:
Flowers blooming
COMING DOWNSTAIRS IN THE MORNING TO A CLEAN KITCHEN :)

GETTING ORGANIZED AT OFFICE ON A MONDAY MORNING

My kids and grandsons
vegies and rice
being able to be honest
being surrounded by art students
chili pepper lights in my bedroom

Being able to help Kate get a doctor’s appointment & surgery quickly
Flowers blooming
Joce’s homemade pasta sauce
My warm lined hoodie
Friends
Family
WINDCHIMES
Lin - i love you, babe
panera
considered very healthy by three different doctors - woo hoo
READING GLASSES IN EVERY ROOM
Football in the mud
Solitaire
Eating a good lunch
Goodwill (and good will)
my sisters
new shoes
a president I am proud of
being competent
Erin is a god to me - i can't tell you how thankful i am for you
good friends - lots of messages of well wishes.My friends
My cute dog Lacey
Public radio

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S GREEK LASAGNA

WATCHING 24
Computers
TV's
anniversaries
giving without expectation
living without resentment

Shrimp
Cherry Blossoms Festival

thrift store blouses
umbrellas
pretzels
higher power's gifts
smiles of hello
Sunshine
Good Weather Forecasts
Cell Phones
Sleep

authentic "good-to-see-you" greetings

my list today:
birds playing on wind gusts
reflection of the early morning sun on the city
carob raisins
fine motor skills
some of my family
taking don to the train in the morning
WTMD radio

today's lists from others:
a delicious time with friends
good meeting
coffee
very relaxing evening
Sobriety
Little sleep but went to meeting anyway
Tulips
Cherries
Goofy friends
SVU Marathon yesterday
Villanova won basketball game
computer
Got to rub Jason's head because he had a headache, and he let me take care of him
Alec's friend Roman
enjoying doing some housework
delicious grapes
long walk
clean tap water
being able to be there for my parents and getting to enjoy it so much
superb oscar eggs benedict

no tight muscles
opening the windows
family budget
baltimore water front
the sound of biting into an apple
birds talking on my window sill
leather purse
soy milk

walking in the rain
popcorn at the movies
letting go
laughing
pausing
don's cesar salad
playing with watercolors