06/02/201606/03/2016 DianaK

Appreciations 4.286 – dinosaurs!

Coffee and cats in the morning.

All the sense-treats from a walk through my neighborhood. So many delicious smells and sounds and sights. In one little walk this evening I passed a butterfly habitat in progress, people riding a tandem bike, kids playing catch, someone practicing saxophone, about a dozen little free libraries, and, of course, a tiny dinosaur (the dreaded tinosaur). 😀 I also love the fun mix of single-family homes, apartments, and cool independent shops. I love my neighborhood!

Tea and tabbies at bedtime.

11/10/201511/10/2015 DianaK

Appreciations 4.82

Another beautiful day for walks with Sammy. Today we hung out at his house instead of mine. He seemed much more content. I’m pretty sure my cats liked it better, too… 😉

All the sensations of being outside today: the sight of beautiful blue skies and skeleton trees, leaves twisting through the air; the smell of dry leaves and someone’s last barbeque of the year; the warmth of the sun in contrast with the brisk wind; the sounds of leaves rustling as we waded through them. Mmmmm.

Seeing the kitties both on my bed at the same time when I got home. This never happens! Maybe they are at long last reaching an understanding!

Learning to let go of things, despite my genetic predisposition to stubbornness. I love the idea of #100happydays and it was fun to add it in to my appreciation practice for awhile (well, 23 days), but since its goal is to help develop a gratitude practice (which I THINK I might just have down after 3+ years…) and since I often forget to take photos, I’m going to let it go. See all that growing and changing I’m doing?!? 😉

03/19/201503/19/2015 DianaK

Appreciations Year Three: Day 211

Gmail. Oh how I love being able to manage all 20 of my email addresses from ONE place. So good.

The little improv micro mini-con at Global Market yesterday. How fun to run into MJ & Jack when I met with Lisa. 🙂

So much fun playing with senses at the HUGE drop in class yesterday. I love the intrepid improvisers who show up to try new things. What a great group!

The ancient smell of the north woods, the somnolent sound of wind blowing through trees, the smooth taste of really good coffee, the silky feel of Luna’s sleek fur, the vibrant colors of the artwork in my office, the connected feeling of standing barefoot on the ground, the rejuvenating feeling of deep breaths.