I appreciate:

• My mom, Carol. She’s basically the best one there is.
• My kids, Katie & Mckenzie. Also, basically the best ones there are.
• Family time. I just love hanging out with the family, doing nothing in particular. Basically, the best family around.

I appreciate:

• My kids helping me do a major cleaning/organizing project. Good work and good company.
• Clean windows. Um, yeah!
• The way having the front 2 rooms of the house really, really clean somehow makes me feel like things are getting better in all aspects of my life. Good to know!

I appreciate:

• Stupidly addictive games that the kids and I might waste some time playing. At the same time. On our phones.
• The green green greening of the city. At last.
• Managing to get some work done despite all the circumstances conspiring to prevent it.

I appreciate:

• Amy, the CNP I’m working with at the heart clinic, for her willingness to work with me on my terms as we adjust medications, and the way she really listens to and supports me as a whole person, not just a condition. What a wonderful health care partner!
• The way improv opens me up and is slowly teaching me that I’m always good enough. Who knew such profound things would come from playing!
• The delicious wisdom that comes with age, such as: getting fewer than 5 hours of sleep on one night won’t actually kill me.
• Naps.

I appreciate:

• The honor of being present for Katie’s tattoo experience. What an amazing and beautiful afternoon.
• A few hours at home to get some work done. With my crazy schedule lately, this is a rare opportunity.
• Gorgeous weather for a walk, — and maybe, just maybe, enough time and energy to go for one! 🙂

I appreciate:

• Crystals. I love the way the facets catch the sunlight and bounce rainbows around the room.
• Swingy, spring dresses. Fun to wear, fun to say.
• Framed photos of trips to the North Shore. Remember film cameras and the excitement of getting the processed photos back to see what you captured?

Oh boy, the temptation to skip this on challenging days is high. Funny that on the days I need it the most, I’m the most resistant. Here goes…

I appreciate:

• My sweet and supportive my family – especially on days when health struggles incapacitate me. Thank you for reminding me to be gentle…and for picking up the slack.
• Construction sounds. Something somewhere is getting built – or fixed!
• The telephone. I know, I know, it’s been around awhile. Still, it is a super cool thing to be able to talk to my cuz in Rochester without having to drive down there.

I appreciate:

• Spending the day with improvisers. What bright, funny, interesting people!
• Cough drops. Thank you for allowing me to see most of today’s shows without bothering other people!
• Warmer weather at last. The snow has finally melted!

I appreciate:

• The little kink in Luna’s tail. Even though she doesn’t have Siamese markings, I know it’s in her!
• Luna’s weird little hunting mews that alert me to the fact that she’s caught a mitten or sock for me…. Oh, great kitty huntress!
• My huntress namesake. Right now I am hunting for better thoughts and gentleness…

I appreciate:

• Snow. I know, I know, we all hate snow in May…but today, since I’m exhausted anyway, it makes me feel justified in staying in and working in my pjs. Cozy!
• Cimmy’s new spot for keeping me company in the office. Not only is it a comfy spot for kitty, but inside it holds stuff that’s leaving the house (store returns, gifts, borrowed stuff). Multi-functional!
• The continued sense of calm and well-being I have in my office. Still amazes me that this is possible!