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Like:
1.
Time with dogs
2.
And cats
3.
And birds
4.
And lizards
5.
And turtles
6.
All animals
7.
Walks in the woods
8.
Water to drink
9.
Water in which to
swim. In the sound
10.
And the ocean
11.
And the river
12.
And lakes
13.
And pools
14.
Water for washing
dishes
15.
Water for washing
clothes
16.
Friends. My girlfriends
17.
My male friends
18.
People who keep
confidences
19.
That I can walk. I
couldn’t for almost a year. Oh my gosh do I appreciate the ability to walk!
20.
And drive
21.
And my used Mazda that
feels like it was custom made for me.
22.
Smiles.
23.
Chatting with
people on line at store.
24.
Patience
25.
Plenty of food.
26.
Fresh food
27.
Organic food even
28.
That I don’t eat
animals. (NOT judging anyone who does)
29.
That I can see
30.
That I play
classical piano
31.
And have a piano
32.
That it is all
mine and I paid for it myself
33.
That J patiently
helped me to find it. It took like a year!
34.
And I even have
one to use in the classroom
35.
And the kids LOVE
when I play classical, like if they’re doing handwriting for a few minutes…
36.
And we sing, which
they love also.
37.
And we write
parodies. Curriculum-related. And life-related
38.
That I get to do
“The Breathing Game” with them every morning for two minutes (mindfulness
meditation).
39.
And that they love
it.
40.
And that we do
this after we pledge. Yes, we pledge allegiance daily.
41.
That I get to be a
teacher. Although this is not a “simple thing” or easy either!
42.
In one of the
greatest school districts in the world
43.
That I am good at
it.
44.
And improve
constantly and intend to always.
45.
That at my job I
get smiles and hugs and laughter, and we recently literally jumped for joy
together. Literally.
46.
That I type so
incredibly quickly.
47.
Books
48.
E-books too
49.
Good breath. I
used to struggle with breath. I do SO appreciate breath now!
50.
And voice. I
couldn’t speak for the better part of 8 months once. Boy, do I appreciate
having a voice!
51.
That I have stores
nearby
52.
And a glorious
park a couple of blocks away.
53.
All my animal
companions. Turtles and goldfish when I was little. All my doggies and birds
throughout life.
54.
Dear Summer and
Jewel, my sweet happy healthy parakeets that I have now.
55.
Good foods for
them. Including organic pellets, regular seeds, and fresh raw organic baby
greens, which they love! They especially love kale and spinach.
56.
Although in my
heart I am a nature girl, I did grow up in a city, and a large one, and am
accustomed to certain conveniences. So yes, I am grateful that the Indian
restaurant near me delivers.
57.
As does the Chinese
restaurant.
58.
And an Italian one
too.
59.
And even Thai.
60.
I am grateful for
vegan restaurants in NYC.
61.
I am grateful for
every animal sanctuary
62.
And every person
who helps children
63.
I’m grateful for
art
64.
And museums
65.
For music
66.
For Yiddish. I
don’t really know it, but the little bit I know, I think is the most
descriptive language.
67.
And for French.
Just because I adore the sound of it. I shall budget and go back to French
lessons this year. Can’t wait!
68.
For libraries.
69.
And bookstores
70.
I am very grateful
for the 9 days I had in London. By myself. A year and a half ago. That I went.
Planned it. Paid for it. Did it all alone. And loved it. It was the best week
of my life!
71.
I am grateful for
laughter
72.
And hope
73.
And every
peacemaker
74.
I am grateful for
Reiki
75.
And for Thich Nhat
Hanh
76.
And Buddhism
77.
I am grateful to
live and work in areas where there is diversity. Ethic, sexual orientation,
religious, political, etc.
78.
I am grateful for
the lotus.
79.
And – that I have
jewelry. Shallow, but pretty simple and I do like it
80.
Celebrations
81.
Passages
82.
Generosities. Mine
and others’
83.
That I can read.
84.
That my parents
paid for college for me
85.
And that I was
able to pay for Master’s
86.
That by some magic
I always manage to get kids loving reading.
87.
Prayer
88.
My pretty feet.
Yes, really.
89.
My hands. They
make music and love and writings and flowers and all sorts of things.
90.
Crewel work
embroidery
91.
Knitting
92.
Needlepoint
93.
Stamped cross-stitch.
94.
That my stitches
are so neat; people always comment.
95.
And that I think
there are two reasons. One is my willingness to rip out
96.
And the other – is
that I do it for the joy of the stitch. The one individual stitch.
97.
That when I was
about 7th grade age or so, my mother came into the living room where
I was sitting on the Duncan Phyfe sofa with her sewing kit next to me and a
needle, thread, and paper napkin on my lap. She said, “What are you doing?” I
said, “Making pictures with thread. I always do it.” She said, “Do you know
that that is called embroidery, and they make material and flosses and kits and
everything for it?” I said, “Really?! No! I thought I’d made it up!” She said,
“Would you like me to buy you one?” “YESSSS!” And we got right up and went over
to John Wanamaker’s in Cross County Shopping Center. I bought a kit. Loved
doing it. Learned many “official” stitches, and still have that piece!
98.
My father. SO
loving that EVERYONE thought he/she was his favorite (But I know I was lol).
99.
All the safety
I’ve enjoyed in my life.
100. Men. Men have been very good to me most of my life.
101. God
