Category: gratitude

Today I am thankful that a friend, who is retiring, shared a Jewish blessing with the staff. Hew sang it in Hebrew. It touched my soul. I am grateful I got to witness his quiet wisdom while he worked at Central. Today I am grateful for my friends Lynn and Abby who keep me laughing… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 182

Today was the last day of "regular" classes. This has been a challenging year to teach. However, I am grateful for the opportunity. I have learned so many valuable lessons from my students. It is sad to see many of these kids moving on, but I am excited for them as they begin new chapters… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 181

Man I'm tired. At 1:00am I was wide awake... after staring at the ceiling and walls for an hour, I got up. I am thankful that I was able get all my grading done, at least the assignments students have turned in. Then I worked on the custom bears I have been commissioned to make… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 180

Okay... I know I've missed a few days. It's hard to find time to write when I am rarely home at a decent hour. I am grateful that the filming is over. Now we edit. I am grateful that the set for the Apple Box production is moving forward successfully. Three more weeks and we… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 179

Two very long days... Today I am grateful that filming is done... now the hours of footage to watch and edit... sigh... not to mention all the people who want archive copies for last years shows and this years shows, all by Wednesday. I'm tired thinking about it. Today I am thankful Jeff bought me… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 177 and 178

I got home super late last night and today. I was too tired and too emotionally spent to write yesterday. Today I am tired, but I am willing to write. Today I am grateful that I have a job. I admit, some days are hard. Today no one showed up to my 2nd period on… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 175 and 176

Today I am grateful for this amazing human. Today Lillian graduated from high school. COVID made senior year a huge disappointment. The main reason for going to public school in the first place was to be social... then COVID hit and we were all isolated at home. Who knew that plays were not going to… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 172

Today I am thankful for easy things to eat once I got home. I am so tired. Today I am grateful that the recording of Starmites went well today. Today I am grateful it wasn't as hot. Today I am grateful that John Hatch came to help John with the deck. There is a long… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 171

Many things to be grateful for... Today I am grateful that the ortho office allowed me to reschedule because I was running very late. Today I am grateful that I was in a position to pick up a couple extra hours at work. Today I am grateful for the "people like your ideas" comments I… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 169 and 170

I know I have missed a few days. So many late nights and early mornings. My old body is not handling that well... and then add heat. I am pretty sure I suffered from heat exhaustion today. My head hurts. I an not sweating and I am so hot. Hannah and Lilli poured cold water… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 168