Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[citruscurtis]

Toads AND OLD PEOPLE

1960s...."Dad...why did that old man call my sister a toad head??"...huh because she has fine blond hair...well I never want to be a toadhead

1970s... first trip to the cold Humboldt current with grandmother and her sister... she says...be careful.. their is a undertoad in the waves..... what???... there is a toad in the ocean ???

1971 our debate coach is excited that we are at her almatar and she points out her old dorm... Toad Hall... though the sign says Todd hall...it was our abandoned building for speaking rounds...a real wart of a building

1973 George Lucas introduced his Modesto life thru four male characters... one named toad.. I wonder how often George Lucas was bullied???

And thank you for your patience... this old man found this morning.. squeaking under the nose of the dog

 

[citruscurtis]

Oh my goodness... that is me on the left of the group photo!!!!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Oh my goodness... that is me on the left of the group photo!!!!

I don't see a photo at all.

 

[bluecastle]

Well, my DH and I are both seniors, so I guess I am grateful for us! We’ve been together for over 40 years and I am grateful to have someone to go through so many ages and stages of life with. (sorry to end with a preposition)

My uncle inspired me to take better photos and to think about what I was photographing, not just the usual posed shots. (And I am lucky to have several of his photos of my childhood which were given to me after he passed)

All the older, experienced teachers who helped me both when I first started teaching in my 20’s and when I returned to the vocation many years later.

 

[citruscurtis]

I don't see a photo at all.

The header photo of national senior Day that Polly used to stimulus conversation

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (8/22) - 3 things you're grateful for that make a random day a little bit special

 

[slo]

Happy TGIF Friends

#1 - NOT GETTING ANY BILLS IN THE MAIL - it’s always a happy day when we get junk mail only.

#2 - HEARING A SONG ON THE RADIO THAT YOU HAVEN’T HEARD IN A LONG TIME - it always brings a smile to my face when I hear a great older song that I kinda forgot about.

#3 - NOT HAVING TO WAIT FOR ANY EQUIPMENT WHEN AT THE GYM - I know it’s gonna be a good day when I go to the gym and don’t have to wait for anything.

 

[WLWildlife]

1. Smiles
2. Hugs
3. Receiving Random Acts of Kindness
4. Not catching any red lights

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Running into an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time or hearing from them that’s always special

Receiving a random check in the mail from some rebate or something that you forgot you applied for


Having a quiet day at work where no one bothers you or your phone doesn’t ring no emails and you can actually get something done

I second go into the mail and have nothing but junk mail it’s so nice!!!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good morning I love all of your early answers. Checking in here on all of you always brightens my day!

A kind word

Seeing or hearing from someone special to me if even briefly

Lunchtime when my dad visits

 

[clappyclaps]

Having a quiet day at work where no one bothers you or your phone doesn’t ring no emails and you can actually get something done

Second this. It doesnt happen very often but when it does it's bliss!

Got family over for the long weekend so this will be a short post, but in addition to the above I'd also add:

1. Finding a bargain while out shopping that you weren't even looking for.
2. Someone doing what I ask them to at work without me having to hassle them
3. Starting a book and realising it's so good you don't want to put it down