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Day 133 of Gratitude – The Good Earth
Today was a one of those rare, perfect days. Temperature in the mid-60’s, warm sunshine and a few puffy white clouds to find shapes in. I spent the day weeding and planting – 3 1/2 flats of annuals and my … Continue reading
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Day 125-132 of Gratitude – Ohio Nonprofit Appreciation Week!
It’s fashionable these days to be vocally in support of some cause, whether it’s is directed at slavery, animal abuse, hunger, education, the arts, disability awareness, or access to medical care. All you need do is log on to Facebook … Continue reading
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Day 124 of Gratitude – A Sense of Humor
Being an author is a rough business. You pour your heart and soul into a work, then send it into the world to be critiqued by others. I’ve been very fortunate that most of the reviews of my novels have … Continue reading
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Day 123 of Gratitude – Tell me I can’t!
Over the course of my life, I’ve encountered negative people who tell me I can’t. I’ve been told I can’t be good at math because I’m not a guy. I’ve been told I can’t date anyone because I’m mixed race. … Continue reading
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Day 122 of Gratitude – WiFi
Tonight, I’ve been chatting with my son while proofreading a paper he’s writing. He’s also taken the time to explain to me an idea that I was not familiar with in his paper. It’s been rather pleasant talking and working … Continue reading
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Day 121 of Gratitude – Makeup!
I’m headed to an author appearance over at the Westerville Library this morning. I drag myself out of bed and look in the mirror to see a lifeless, colorless face. This won’t work. People want authors who are cheerful and … Continue reading
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Day 120 of Gratitude – Being Different
Many people surround themselves with those who are substantially similar in race and cultural attitudes. I have never had that option. At the moment, I can’t think of a half-Caucasian, half-Asian person I know other than three I’m related to. … Continue reading
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Day 119 of Gratitude – It’s all about ME!
I’m not very good at acknowledging my accomplishments. It makes me feel like I’m bragging, so I end up qualifying the accomplishment with some reason it doesn’t mean anything. My friend Theresa says I shouldn’t do that. I know she’s right, … Continue reading
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Day 118 of Gratitude – an Iterative Process
Prior to becoming a novelist, pretty much everything I’ve in my life was completed in one stab and was either right or wrong, good or bad. Homework in school was finished in one sitting, turned in, and graded. Test were … Continue reading
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Day 117 of Gratitude – Time with My Husband
“Do you want to take a walk or get ice cream?” he asked. I shrugged. “I don’t care. Whichever you’d rather do.” “Well, I don’t care either. What would make you happy?” “Just being with you makes me happy.” My … Continue reading
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