The Gratitude Journal

I Am Thankful for Quiet Time

Maya — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:07:53 +0000

The holiday season is one of the best times to take control of your life. It is easy to become overwhelmed with plans, company, decorating, cooking and just too many people coming and going. One of the things I have always done… well, not always… but since I came to my senses and realized that my [...]

I Am Thankful for Thanksgiving Dinners

Maya — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:59:33 +0000

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays when we should all be thankful for everything good that has come into our lives. Instead, I have already heard from a few friends who are already dreading thawing the turkey. I almost became depressed today having talked with three friends who already have their knickers in a twist [...]

I Am Thankful for Dinner with Happy and Others

Maya — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:31:48 +0000

Well, it was as good a night as any to get together with friends. Happy invited a few of us older folks over for dinner. I was a little surprised that the dinner was so early in the week, but Happy has as much curiosity as the next. So, last night it was dinner with [...]

I Am Thankful for Trucks

Maya — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:21 +0000

I am thankful for trucks and SUV’s today. I know they are gas guzzlers, but sometimes you need a good truck. Today is one of those days. Over the weekend we did our pantry cleaning. Each of us bagged up cans that were overstocks in our cabinets. It was amazing! I don’t even know why I [...]

I Am Thankful for People Like Kerry Collins

Maya — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:24:48 +0000

For anyone who isn’t familiar with the Tennessee Titans, Kerry Collins is playing quarterback this year and as of this moment the Titans are undefeated this year, 10-0. Well, that’s about as good as it gets for a professional football team this time of the year. While the record is all the talk, I am most [...]