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FOR TODAY April 6, 09…

Outside My Window… a light dusting of snow and wind blowing leaves around

I am thinking… what a wonderful client call I had this morning, I think we had some real breakthroughs

I am thankful for…  the combined Easter choir I am involved in

From the kitchen… the last meal I made no one was thrilled to eat, I think they are cooking today

I am wearing… a crushed blue velvet robe with blue and green sparkly embroidery at the sleeves

I am creating…  writing

I am going… to Mammoth cave sometime soon

I am reading… Dance of Time by Michael Judge

I am hoping… it warms up soon

I am hearing… the cat jingle as he goes after his catnip mouse

Around the house… the kitchen is lovely and clean, thinking of doing some spring decorating, lots of laundry being done and my desk needs to be cleared off again

One of my favorite things… my quote book

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: a few days traveling, an Easter concert, and extra family time

A picture thought for you…

2 of the 6 turkeys that flew into my yard the other day

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FOR TODAY Feb 23, 09…

Outside My Window… Piles of snow after this weekend’s snow storm

I am thinking… how nice my desk looks

I am thankful for…  my Bible study group, safety in traveling, a clear driveway

From the kitchen… freshly baked banana bread which sunk in the middle – any ideas why it would do that?

I am wearing… jeans, a rose pink shirt, pink and white sweater jacket, sparkly snowflake earrings

I am creating…  new bulletin board display

I am going… to have a declutter chat tonight

I am reading… Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan

I am hoping… my son has a good trip with the robotics team

I am hearing… Hallelujah

Around the house… Cleared and reorganized my desk and bulletin board, next is the other part of my office

One of my favorite things… Hulu.com

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: get son ready for robotics competition, family fun night at church, go on a winter hike

A picture thought for you…

Ducks along Lake Michigan

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FOR TODAY Dec. 15, 08…

Outside My Window… Black squirrels trying to get into the bird feeder in the snow

I am thinking… of a peaceful day

I am thankful for…  lunch with a friend, creative wrappings

From the kitchen… a lovely cherry pie

I am wearing… a soft cream shirt, jean and maroon and gold earrings

I am creating…  presents, and laughter and joy

I am going… to try to stay peaceful and present all day

I am reading… The First Assistant

I am hoping… my friend’s surgery goes well

I am hearing… the washer and dryer going, and have been enjoying the Nutcracker Suite

Around the house… decluttered the living room, the kids did a wonderful job cleaning the bathroom. This week I want to clear off my piano bench so I can play the piano.

One of my favorite things… It’s a Wonderful Life

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: mentoring, wrapping present as they arrive, going to a comedian with a friend and our kids

A picture thought for you…

A Christmas light show with music we saw this week in Grand Haven

I have been thinking this, but the BlissChick,  Christine has put it into words for me. She shows how to get out from under the overwhelming, super-speed story of the holiday:

Sanely Simplified Season

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FOR TODAY Nov. 17, 08…

Outside My Window… Orange berries on a bare tree on a background of white snow, black squirrels and red winged blackbirds at the bird feeders

I am thinking… of the quote, “The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of light of letters is simplicity.”

I am thankful for…  rising early, a call from my sister, getting together with friends

From the kitchen… a perfectly ripe pear, white cheddar cheese and cinnamon toast for breakfast

I am wearing… a royal blue sweater with a brown silky tank top underneath, jeans, brown beaded earrings

I am creating…  week three of the simple holiday plan

I am going… to stay in on this chilly, snowy day

I am reading… Twilight at my daughter’s recommendation before the movie comes out

I am hoping… I can relax as I work today

I am hearing… cars going through snow, my computer humming louder than usual, and I was listening to Gregorian Chant earlier today

Around the house… finished all the Thanksgiving cards so they are laying out until I send them

One of my favorite things… listening to my daughter’s chatter

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: getting a massage, going to a new scrapbook meeting in town, reading, mentoring, teaching Sunday School

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FOR TODAY Oct 20, 08…

Outside My Window… a gorgeous sunrise

I am thinking… how peaceful it is this morning

I am thankful for…  time outside with my family this weekend

From the kitchen… pumpkin seeds and banana bread

I am wearing… my blue robe so I don’t wake my sleeping husband

I am creating… hope in people I meet today

I am going… to go on a bike ride today

I am reading… Simple Prosperity – finding real wealth in a sustainable lifestyle by David Wann

I am hoping… I can stay peaceful most of the day

I am hearing… crows caw

Around the house… will be cleaning my office today, had a great family cleaning session Saturday so things are looking good

One of my favorite things… changing leaves

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: oil change, pumpkin party with my Kid’s Hope mentee, the kids have a youth group retreat this weekend and I will be celebrating my birthday

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

Fall in Michigan

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FOR TODAY Oct 6, 08…

Outside My Window… Squirrels gathering their green walnuts

I am thinking… that the cat is really squishing my calendar standing on it that way

I am thankful for… good books to read, heat in my home, water from my sink

From the kitchen… we’ll be making my grandma’s banket recipe this evening

I am wearing… grey green pants, pink button down shirt and a jean jacket because it’s a bit chilly

I am creating… a fun coaching call

I am going… no where for the first time in too many days

I am reading… Devil in the White City by Erik Larson about the Chicago World’s Fair

I am hoping… my son keeps improving his grades

I am hearing… the turn of the newspaper, my cat’s jingle

Around the house… oops still have those boxes in the living room, air conditioners and fans out – heaters in

One of my favorite things… laughing until my eyes water

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: coaching clients, Pastoral Care Meeting, book club and celebrating my Dad’s birthday

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

PumpkinFest this past weekend

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FOR TODAY Sept 29,08…

Outside My Window… a damp morning as it cools off

I am thinking… of how good it feels to stay positive and how productive it can make you

I am thankful for… food, first exercise class at church, the wonderful kids I teach for Sunday School

From the kitchen… going to try turkey burgers instead of hamburgers today

I am wearing… black yoga pants, salmon colored tank top and black hoodie in preparation for my walk

I am creating… new one time coaching sessions

I am going… to visit friends this evening

I am reading… Devil in the White City by Erik Larson about the Chicago World’s Fair

I am hoping… to be joyful today

I am hearing… the hum of my computer

Around the house… have things that didn’t sell from the garage sale in my living room, outgrown clothes to take to Goodwill, I want to do my fall decorating this week

One of my favorite things… re-connecting with old friends

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: a class on happiness, a dr. appointment, celebrating my father-in-laws birthday, & PumpkinFest

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

The kids and I swinging at the park

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FOR TODAY Sept 8,08…

Outside My Window… orange berries are on the tree, purple flowers on the bush. A lovely breeze is keeping things cool.

I am thinking… of writing and staying present today

I am thankful for… my son learning to drive, swinging at the park with the kids, fresh tomatoes

From the kitchen… fresh spinach from the farmer’s market, homemade crab cakes, and a tomato salad is planned for dinner tonight

I am wearing… a brown shirt with cream embroidery, jeans and a brown watch

I am creating… just finished scrapbooking the album for 2005 and today will get pictures for 2006 since all my pix are digital now

I am going… to walk on my errands to the post office and bank today

I am reading… Water for Elephants from Sara Gruen for Wednesday’s book club

I am hoping… to stay peaceful today despite to many to do’s for the day

I am hearing… blessed silence

Around the house… I cleaned up the scrapbook area and cleaned my office this week,  books and clothes need to be put away from the living room

One of my favorite things… a good stretch in the morning

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: writing lots of letters and making calls to friends and relatives, preparing for teaching Sunday School, inviting the newest pastor’s wife to lunch, and putting people first

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

Turtles from our walk this weekend