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List 30 things that make you happy.
Today I am grateful for:
A comfortable bed
A good night’s sleep
Hot coffee in the morning
The well-being of my daughter and son
Morning silence (husband at the gym)
Music (singing with friends later today)
Safety (physical)
Security (financial)
Leftovers (Mexican)
The seemingly downward trend of the racist/nationalist/hateful Trump movement in the United States
Recent visits with friends who are happy and planning fun things
The Paris Olympics
My new kitchen window
My husband’s health
My health
Vaccines
Air conditioning
TV
Internet
Books
Raindrops on roses
Whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles
Warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
Cream-colored ponies
Crisp apple strudel
Door bells and sleigh bells
Schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
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I agree that it is a big ask 🙂 I got intimidated by the prompt today, but you nailed it.
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Haha, thank you friend! 😉
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I’m nervous about celebrating the downward trend, but loving the feeling of possibility! Enjoyed your list a lot. ❤
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Thank you and I agree! Way too soon to celebrate, but I feel the energy building❤️
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Yes!
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Fun! I love the way you ended this post. Ticked quite a few items off the list. 😉
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Thanks Laurie! A ready-made list for all us “old” folks. 😉
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Great transition to the Sound of Music! I was immediately singing along in my head!
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Thank you! That song is locked in our brains 🧠 for life.
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I was reading down your list, and then suddenly, began singing! One of my favorite musicals. A great list, Mary, and mine would be very similar.
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Thank you Lauren. It’s a song we’ll never forget 😀
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You’re right about the song! xo
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