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