Thank you Carmine’s Italian Restaurant… …for the delicious fettuccine allo scoglio and the pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy it. Thank you to my sisters for creating a tradition of girls’ dinner. I love our time together. Thank you Halloween candy… …for being so colorful and fun to sort through, even without eating. Of course, … [Read more…]
Thank you lungs for breathing…in and out…in and out. For sustaining life, of course, but also for grounding me when my thoughts are spinning. I can always stop and focus on my breath. Breathing in…and breathing out…breathing in…and breathing out. Thank you heart for beating continuously day in and day out…never taking a break…whether I … [Read more…]
November is here. In a few short weeks, many of us in the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving…that one day of the year set aside for focusing on the many blessings in our lives. Of course, giving thanks does not have to be confined to one day. I plan to spend the entire month … [Read more…]
Thank you Mother Nature… …for the beautiful sky and the ever-changing cloud designs. Thank you Utah for the variety of landscapes and weather you provide. If you don’t like what Northern Utah has to offer in any given moment, head south for a change in scenery, temperature, and frame of mind. Thank you Tessa… …for … [Read more…]
Thank you pumpkin season (aka fall or autumn)… …and Starbucks for the delicious pumpkin cream cold brew on a warm fall afternoon and… …for the hot pumpkin spice latte on a cool fall morning. And thank you Jenny for the Happy Fall Y’all greeting, which definitely brought a smile to my face and a little … [Read more…]
Thank you Mother Nature… …for the short breaks in the smoky skies to allow for some quick hikes. Thank you Utah for having so many wonderful walking and hiking trails with easy access. And thank you friends for taking the hikes with me. I just wish I had taken a picture of the heavenly ice … [Read more…]
Thank you sisters… …for a wonderful girls trip. It was truly cheaper than therapy…and more fun…and probably just as effective. Thanks to the pool for offering us a respite from the unbelievable heat (average highs around 110 degrees Fahrenheit). And thanks to Tuacahn Outdoor Ampitheatre for a fabulous performance of Beauty and the Beast. Photos … [Read more…]
Thank you Maddi… …for the thoughtful gift. You knew how much I liked this cactus, and you made sure I got it. Not to mention the custom-painted pot. Thank you Brooks… …for the most wonderful Cascadia trail runners. While you won’t actually catch me running on many unpaved trails, these shoes are perfect for hiking…lighter … [Read more…]
Thank you Mother Nature… …for the beautiful flowers, both up north… …and down south in the desert. Thank you Becky and Randy… …for the beautiful handmade quilt. I cannot think of a more thoughtful gift. It was exactly what we needed to finish off our room. You are truly the best neighbors. Thank you Allied … [Read more…]
It’s been a while since I’ve written a Thank You Notes post. It’s not that I haven’t had much to be grateful for…more that I’ve been caught up in other things. But now I’m back, and I’ll try to condense my little bits of gratitude from the past several months into one post. I created … [Read more…]