Year 1, Day 79: voting, results, hope

I appreciate:

VOTING. What a fabulous privilege!
RESULTS. I appreciate the results of this election – especially my cousin’s election and the WA, MD, ME and MN votes.
HOPE. I appreciate feeling hopeful that despite political and ideological differences, this time both parties will find a way to focus on what we have in common and make some real progress toward improving lives in the US.

Year 1, Day 78: voting, kids, vacuums

I appreciate:

Voting!
My cool kids, one of whom is down at the U, getting out the vote (after voting in his first election) and the other of whom has been working for her causes for weeks.
Clean floors. Besides voting and working, I vacuumed today. 😛

I appreciate:

I appreciate really experiencing gratitude in these moments:

Last night: Sipping and adult beverage and listening to one of my favorite musicians play at the Aster while looking out at the river — and seeing a horse-drawn carriage pass by.
Today: Noticing that my arms and shoulders hurt and wondering why – and then realizing it’s because I did a weight workout this morning. Hahaha!
Just now: Finishing the work I had planned for today and feeling accomplished — and free. Oh yeah, the rest of Sunday evening is MINE!

I appreciate:

Seeing Erin Sheppard’s show last night. It was spectacular!!
My little Georgia O’Keeffe calendar above my desk. I don’t actually use it as a calendar, but I love the images!
The incredibly patient, generous, and supportive people who’ve tolerated my less-than-sparkly mood this past week. 🙂

I appreciate:

Looking forward to amazing shows like Bump in the Night and Ghost Force tonight and Justin K Roth and Danielle Ate the Sandwich at the Aster Cafe tomorrow night.
The Muppets poster in my office, though Gonzo will never look quite the same to me, thanks to last night’s Comedy Sportz Improv Class 3 rehearsal and Karen Baker. Neither will clowns, for that matter…
The malachite pyramid on my desk. Malachite is cool!

Today I appreciate:

That Day 73 represents 1/5 of my year of FB gratitude posts. Numbers are fun. 😛
The upcoming Improv-a-thon HUGE Theater (Nov 15) and all the fun and excitement leading up to it!
My upcoming showcase Comedy Sportz Showcase (Nov 10) [I’ll try to get to inviting people today…] and all the fun and excitement leading up to that!
The myriad pleasant distractions my life affords me.
Having a little time to get back to work today. Almost like a “regular” day!

I appreciate:

The way that disasters and difficult times so often reveal depths of human courage, generosity, kindness and love.
All the fun Halloween decorations around my neighborhood!
Chocolate. I don’t really need to elaborate on that, do I?? ;^)

I appreciate:

The wonderfully caring staff at Amherst H. Wilder Foundation’s Adult Day Care for their understanding & kindness
The flowers in the vase on my parents dining room table for reflecting the sweetness of my parents’ marriage
Today’s hazy sunshine for giving me a little boost.

I am so grateful for:

My parents’ good health. I enjoy them so much!
The Alzheimer’s Association — especially their 24/7 helpline (1-800-272-3900), whose understanding, well-informed, caring staff are a true gift.
The sudden memory (stirred up by a crossword clue) of Ivan Raconteur and Brian watching pro wrestling, then deciding it looked fun and taking their own version of a match outside…in the middle of the winter. Hahahaha! What a vision. 🙂