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91/365 Ice Cream #yearofgratitude

White chocolate peppermint and dark chocolate double scooped into a waffle cone in December, courtesy of Love Creamery. “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” ~ Don Kardong ~ Kathy B.
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90/365 Christmas Tree #yearofgratitude

Another stressful year for tree growers, with drought conditions stunting some tree growth, left trees at the farmers’ market picked over only a couple weeks after opening for the season. So it was with gratitude I found one that came within inches of the living room ceiling, where it sits ready for strings of lights
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89/365 Traffic Jam #yearofgratitude

After the weekend embracing the glorious chaos called New York City, in all its holiday splendor, appreciated this scene in Minneapolis as I drove to a meeting. ~ Kathy B.
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88/365 Broadway #yearofgratitude

The power of music. The shared experience of a magical musical. “It’s just life, so keep dancing through.” ~ Stephen Schwartz Twenty years after it first opened, the musical “Wicked” is still drawing crowds and standing ovations. Grateful to have the opportunity to see why for myself. ~ Kathy B.
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87/365 Iconic Holiday Traditions #yearofgratitude

While in New York City a few days for a conference, I had the chance to take in the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, shining brightly after its recent lighting for the season. “I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the
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86/365 It’s Cold Outside #yearofgratitude

When temperatures take a nosedive, we fire up the gas stove and it draws the household critters like a magnet. It invites you to make a mug of hot tea, grab a good book, and curl up on the couch to share in the warmth. ~ Kathy B.
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