Just came in from playing in the snow ... I know...but is the best I can get
OUTLOOK
Weather forecast was correct...we had a gentle mist all day and the dogs loved it...dog from OREGON wouldn't come in... memories in her head
OROGRAPHIC
Atmospheric conditions that put clouds on the peaks and ridges of mountains...all day I was listening to the rain stop on the tin roof then OUTSIDE to look at the mountain peaks
Now that Lucy Van Pelt has her shingle out for business....alas I am not a customer...I do not have OMBROPHOBIA . for that I am very grateful...OH so very grateful
Any 3 things you're grateful for today (Sun, 11/23) and/or bonus discussion topic to kick off Thanksgiving week: Does your family (or Friendsgiving group) do any sort of gratitude project on the holiday that you'd like to share in case others are looking for ideas?
I often see families on TV go around the table and say what they're grateful for.
Mine does something different every year (which I'm usually in charge of setting up). This year, we will each be writing things we're thankful for on one or more strips of colored paper and combining them all to make a paper chain.
Some of our past years' projects were writing things on paper feathers we stuck to a turkey shape, or leaves that we made into a wreath, etc.
I like these because it takes the pressure off (not being in the spotlight in the moment) and gives guests something to do before dinner is ready. It can also be a nice keepsake for the host and something fun to look back on as you unpack the Thanksgiving decorations next year.
Polly - I love your grateful activities. I tried this with my family before, but they’re kinda boring and don’t like to do fun activities (I’m talking about both sets of parents).
#1 - LIFE - Being blessed with the gift of life to experience another day on this wonderful planet will always be the #1 thing I’m grateful for.
#2 - A BEAUTIFUL WEATHER DAY TODAY - It’s going to be a sunny beautiful day today with temps in the 50s. We’re going to spend all afternoon outside picking up leaves
#3 - MY JOB - I love my job, I love my boss, I enjoy the majority of our patients. I am so blessed with having the job I have. Going to work is never an effort. Sometimes the worst part of going to work is the drive on a cold, icy, snowy winter day.
1. My family. To me, the people in my life are the best gift that I have been given and I try to be appreciative of them every day. Even when they make it difficult. The last year has been very hard and full of loss and change. I am grateful for every extra day that I have been given with my mom.
2. My health. Greatful I can get out of bed and go to work without physical issue.
3. Greatful that I got to raise my kids in the same house where DH Grandma raised her kids and DH spent many days playing and working as he grew up.