Category: Gratitude
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
This photo of a simple, tree-lined road represents “thankful” on many levels. Because it was taken this weekend as we drove home from the cabin, it represents gratitude for a couple of undistracted days with family, tucked away in the Northwoods. As the cold wind howled outside on Thanksgiving night and the snow began to…
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Be Grateful for the Day
“We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” ~ Bill Watterson As we anticipate Thanksgiving Day tomorrow in the U.S., let us first be grateful for today. And as we enjoy Thanksgiving Day, let us not have thoughts of superficial Black Friday…
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Give to the Max Day ~ November 15
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill During this season of Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to not only reflect on our blessings but also give back where and when we can. For this week’s Reflection of Gratitude, I wanted to remind those who…
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Kat’s W.R.G.*: Civility and Compassion
* Weekly Reflection of Gratitude! While I still encourage you to join in the challenge I issued earlier, to post your “30 Days of Blessings, Condensed” this month, the day after the election is a good day to reflect. Our nation remains deeply divided – this is not something new to the past four years,…
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“30 Days of Blessings, Condensed” Challenge
Shelbur10’s post, “Facebook in November — the condensed list of thankfulness” is the inspiration for this challenge to my fellow bloggers. It was such an enjoyable post that seemed to lend itself to a challenge. November is often the month where many Americans take time to reflect on their blessings as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. I know from…
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