I’ve been doing appreciations long enough (almost 7 years!!) that y’all know what I appreciate most days: friends and family, fun experiences, all (okay, most!) kinds of weather, coffee, cats, laughter, good health days, good sleep nights, coffee, canasta, learning new things, friends, chocolate, giggles, snark, games, arts and crafts, toys, love in all its forms and expressions.

So from now on, I’m just gonna post a few wonderful highlights now and then. But, rest assured, I am appreciating lots of things every day. And, if you ever want to know what I appreciate on a specific day, just let me know. I’m happy to share!

Here are a few highlights from May 11 – 25…

Mckenzie’s belated birthday breakfast with Sarah and Ida, Katie and Cina. So great to get in line before we even arrive at the restaurant (check out the NoWait app!) and then lemon ricotta pancakes for breakfast. Delish! Plus feeling all the good and happy feels these people bring out in me. Plus beautiful weather for strolling around in the garden area before and after breakfast. Mmmmmm. ☕️

Mother’s Day plant sale adventure! The Friends School Plant Sale is so well done. The weather was gorgeous, the plants were ⅓ off, and the company was fabulous! Plus we got two apple trees and a new lilac bush! 🌳

Morning play time with Ida. It’s just like her to make what feels like a chore to me (filling up my pill sorters for the week) into a super fun new game. I sure do love our little darling! ❤️

Workshop with Resmaa Menakem. So so so good! I’m so grateful to be working through his book with a group of wonderful women. And holy moley, what a treat to meet and work with Resmaa! 🌟

Kingfield garage sales with the crew. Everyone found a few treasures and it was so fun to enjoy that fabulous weather with them. Naturally my big scores were from a freebie box. 😊

Fun with food. I love remembering (thank you Sarah!) that pretty much anything can be a game. Sometimes my presentations are downright inspired, if I do say so myself.