Category Archives: Gratitude Blog
Day 146 of Gratitude – Gatekeeper
Bright sun. A cool lake breeze. And this: Perfect!
Day 145 of Gratitude – Life Interfering
Today I will miss an extended deadline on a manuscript – the original one was the end of March. I have lived my entire life meeting deadlines – school assignments, court dates, hearings schedules, client demands, and now editorial/publishing deadlines. … Continue reading
Day 143 of Gratitude – Science
Science provides the basis for many interesting thoughts, prompting a lot of fiction. Today, I am grateful for the reality of quantum transportation. The theoretical framework for the “translocation” power of adepts in the Rothston series is pretty much a … Continue reading
Day 142 of Gratitude – A Mediocre Play
I saw a play tonight. It wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t very good either. There were problems with the sound system, resulting in inaudible lines and left the main character, when she could be heard, sounding out of breath. It … Continue reading
Day 141 of Gratitude – No Ham Sandwich
For quite awhile, the phrase “ham sandwich” was the most used search to land on my website. Before that it was “Matrix steak.” They hit my website because of posts I made long ago on my blog, one mentioning the … Continue reading
Day 140 of Gratitude – No More Being Ignored
Several articles appeared in my Facebook news feed today about how women are treated with disrespect in ways that men are trained not to notice. In general, I stay away from such issues, not because I think the articles are … Continue reading
Day 139 of Gratitude – My Son
Andrew has been home for a few days to celebrate Memorial Day and take a break from his apartment while he finished up the research for the professor he works for. We’ve played games together. He has cooked and baked … Continue reading
Day 138 of Gratitude – The Cost of A Peaceful Freedom
This morning is sunny, the trees are rustling in the breeze and the bird are singing merrily. A good morning to pause and reflect on the blessings of my life. Today, I will enjoy the peace and tranquility of my … Continue reading
Day 137 of Gratitude – Memorial Day
Remembering the sacrifice of our soldiers on Memorial Day.
Day 136 of Gratitude – the Ice on Lake Superior
Warm sun, a cloudless sky, and a breeze cooled by the lingering ice of Lake Superior over 500 miles to the north. This was tonight’s recipe for a perfect evening. I took a long walk, enjoying the crisp, clean air. … Continue reading