“I am grateful to have leftover buttermilk sourdough pancakes to enjoy for my breakfast. I adore the strawberry compote.”(Heather Houston 2-9-26)
“I appreciate that I made time for myself and my physical/mental health today by taking at least 6 walks around the block to get outside into the fresh air.” (Heather Houston 2-9-26)
“I am thankful that my commute home was quick (twice as fast on an average day) and seamless.”(Heather Houston 2-9-26)
“I am thankful the merging car, where the driver was not looking, did not in fact hit me. What an idiot!” (Heather Houston 2-9-26)
“I am blessed to have a husband who loves to cook and his pizza last night (Mortadella & Pistachio Pesto) was EPIC!” (Heather Houston 2-9-26)
I am grateful for my constant transformation. I am able to more and more live int he present and embrace the adventure of life as it’s fullness unfolds before me. (Heather Houston 2-9-22)
I appreciate remembering to bring my reusable shopping bags to the grocery store with me. Not wanting to PAY for a paper bag. (Heather Houston 2-9-22)
I am grateful to have a dog greet me at the door when I return home from work. Always joyful and enthusiastic. (Heather Houston 2-9-22)
I am thankful for NPR news that entertains me to and from my daily commute. (Heather Houston 2-9-22)
I am blessed to have the sexiest loving partner EVER!💖 (Heather Houston 2-9-22)
Lyrics: There is someone walking behind you Turn around, look at me There is someone watching your footsteps Turn around, look at me There is someone who really needs you It’s my heart in my hand Turn around (turn around) Look at me (look at me) Understand, understand And there’s someone to stand beside you Turn around, look at me And there’s someone to love and guide you Turn around, look at me Oh, I’ve waited and I’ll wait forever For you to come to me Look at someone (look at someone) Who really loves you, yeah, loves you Turn around, look at me Turn around, look at me
“Another real thing! I am not dead yet! I can still call forth a piece of soul and set it down in color, fixed forever.”
Keri Ann Ruhi Hulme (New Zealand Novelist, Poet and Short-Story Writer; March 9th, 1947 ~ December 27th, 2021)
“A picture that is beautiful or that works, looks ad if it was all made at one stroke. I don’t like to see the trail of a brushstroke or a drip of paint.”
Helen Frankenthaler (American Abstract Expressionist Painter; December 12th, 1928 ~ December 27th, 2011)
“Preparatory steps are necessary in all the arts. They are also necessary in life if we want to live authentically. Every twenty-four hours we are given a fresh canvas to prime, to make ready for the vision.”
“Today, don’t rush through your inner preparations as you get ready to set down a piece of your soul on life’s canvas.”
“HUMP DAY! I love making to this point in the week as I know the weekend is nearing and I am that much closer to be spending all my time with the love of my life…Neil!”😘 (Heather Houston 2-9-22)
“The idea of my life as a canvas to create is magical. Living in the moment allows me to have a virtual new canvas every new day. Painting my life into view is the magic of living a created life. I am thrilled that I get this concept and live into each day as if it was the best party/date ever. Remarkedly, each day unfolds exactly as that as I live an intentional life.” (Heather Houston 2-9-26)
–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 43-44 of 501.
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