Today's 100 Gratitudes

I am grateful: 1. That I remembered the important things I have to do for my mother, in time. Late, but in time. 2. That my book on Mendelssohn came! It was here when I got home yesterday. 3. As was Vegetarian Times magazine! (a month late, but here: ) 4. And – Prevention magazine too! What a wealth when I got home! 5. I am grateful that I have these special things. 6. And that I made a pot of soup, even though I was so tired, last night! 7. I put: vegan chicken broth, water, rinsed drained can of organic pinto beans, rinsed drained can of organic black-eyed peas, fresh organic escarole, almost a full bag of frozen organic broccoli, one small can spinach, one can Trader Joe’s fire-roasted tomatoes with chili pepper. Then black pepper, garlic powder, touch hot pepper flakes, oregano, basil, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme. Then 15 minutes before it was done, one can light coconut milk and some bulgur. Frankly, I overdid the spices and so it is a little too hot-spicy-peppery for me, but - 8. it’s good enough 9. and more important, good for me 10. and I’m going to have some for breakfast! 11. And bring my mother some too 12. Plus L said he’d prefer it extra hot and spicy. But I don’t think I’ll give him some anyway. I’d rather give him something I love, for the first time he tastes my cooking. 13. And this week, one day when I get home, the Vitamix will be her! 14. And another day, the Schubert book will be! Wow. 15. That M loves me. I am so fortunate to have such a friend, who sees me as her sister. 16. Today’s Each Day a New Beginning 17. And this, from today’s Food for Thought: When we are able to identify the source of the pain, we can examine it in the light of our present maturity and begin to put it behind us. As long as we avoid feeling the pain, we deny ourselves the healing which our Higher Power can give us. 18. L called this morning. Nice. Had good talk. 19. My eyesight 20. I do not have a dread disease 21. I have acted in plays in community theater 22. And been good at it 23. And been stage manager 24. And was good at it 25. And been assistant director 26. And was good at it 27. I can sing ok 28. I can write music a little, ok 29. And lyrics too 30. I can dance some 31. And I like to 32. I have “enough” energy 33. I am a good enough teacher 34. The whole concept of good enough 35. And that I’ve taught it to M. 36. Whole grains 37. Whole grain breads too 38. And whole grain cereal 39. Sourdough spelt bread 40. Organic veggies 41. Escarole 42. Onions 43. Garlic 44. My relationship with L. 45. That we had that big talk on Sun. morning, and 46. reaffirmed our feelings 47. and we both want to be together 48. and think we can work out this sex thing (his problem) 49. It is a brisk fall day, 50. the sun is shining, 51. the birds are singing, 52. there is no rain. 53. They took my garbage, 54. I have good foods in our kitchens, 55. I do not have a dread disease, 56. I have love in our lives. 57. I are gainfully employed, 58. I can walk, 59. I can see, 60. I can speak. 61. I have hands that do so much 62. I have breath 63. I have health 64. I can drive 65. I have a car 66. It has enough gas in it 67. I have heat in most of the house 68. I have a bed 69. And sheets 70. And blankets 71. And pillows 72. Even some embroidered ones, that I did myself – crewel work 73. I have packed a beautiful healthful lunch and snack 74. I like soup 75. And salad. Lucky me 76. Beans 77. Organic ones 78. The librarian got us so many great books yesterday 79. I made each kid feel welcome 80. Affection. From me 81. And to me 82. Kisses. L’s kisses. I love them 83. And his caresses. 84. And mine. I’m glad he loves mine 85. Orgasms. May I enjoy some soon again. . . 86. I can write 87. I can read 88. I am a good math teacher 89. I play piano 90. We sing together in class 91. Today we shall make lyrics for “This Little Light of Mine 92. I am vegan, thank God. I am so glad to be vegan. 93. And I supported – not only didn’t criticize but supported – a friend who struggles with it and has decided to go just vegetarian for now. 94. I am so grateful that I value freedom and do not try to pressure people! 95. The pretty little stationary box that was a gift form a student, on the desk right now 96. That I have a tv. It is pretty little, and old and old-fashioned. But I am so grateful that I have it! 97. And a little stereo now too 98. And a Nook 99. And this laptop 100. And a book light