Pocketful of Memory Cards

 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 Bedtime

On this Monday before Christmas I'm thankful for: 50.  the wonderful day I'm having.  Baked shortbread cookies this morning, wrapped presents with my daughter this afternoon and tonight she and I will have a special mother-daughter dinner at Summerhill Winery . 51.  the luxury of semi-retirement.  It's a treat to be able to shop during the week, when the lineups are shorter. 52.  the fact that we'll be able to spend time with both the Woods and the Youngs this Christmas. 53.  discovering this TED talk about feeding your mitochondria what it needs.  I've always said that food is medicine.  After a week of changing my diet where I could, my joints, muscles and range of motion are improving daily. 54. sunshine!  Last week was so gloomy and grey I'm thrilled by the golden light streaking through my kitchen windows this afternoon (even it does show how badly they need to be washed).

I didn't want to miss Gratitude Monday but I wanted to post the photos I took of the Bevoulin horses this morning so here is post number two for today, where I am grateful for: 29.  Benvoulin Road.  What a lot of photos I've taken on this short cut as I drive from Springfield to Gordon.  It's a little bit of country right here in the city. 30.  the fact that nobody was hurt when the retaining wall collapsed on the overpass at the new Westside Road interchange. 31.  our mostly new city council.  Those who aren't new have a great deal of experience to guide the recently elected. Here's hoping for sustainable growth and balance. 32.  living in a place where snow and ice are no more than minor inconveniences and often a welcome addition. 33.  self-control.  So far today I've been able to resist the call of the cookie jar.  Nicole filled it with her homemade chocolate chip oatmeal cookies yesterday.