Gratitude


I've been enjoying Michelle's Gratitude week and thought I'd join in.  Today I am grateful for:

-a dog that loves to snuggle when he's cold
-my cup of tea in a hand made pottery mug
-blue skies
-cell phones in which to keep in touch with the kids
-wooly socks
-peaceful quiet mornings to mull over what I want to get done, or not to get done
-lunch with a friend
-new pens
-finding the mistake I made last night on my knitting thinking it was hopeless
-for fixing the mistake so easily once I had a good night sleep!

What are you grateful for today?


Comments

  1. stephNovember 16, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    your friendship!!! have a great weekend, friend!

    ReplyDelete
  2. michelle gdNovember 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    a lovely list of simple beauties, karen.

    i am so very grateful for you joining in with gratitude week. just reading your comment on my blog {that you were playing along today}...no kidding...a big smile crept over my face.
    xo

    ReplyDelete
  3. DonnaNovember 16, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    wooly socks make my list every time. My knitting students love that all I wear during the winter is my hand knit socks.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 16, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I have a little dog curled up in my lap right now, he loves my robe!
    I love your list Karen and am glad to hear knitting mistakes are taken
    care of and you can knit away in peace.

    ReplyDelete
  5. MelissaNovember 16, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I am so glad to hear someone else gets excited by new pens...my husband thinks I'm nuts. Also glad you were able to fix your mistake easily! Have a lovely weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  6. BecsNovember 16, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Great list. Cups of tea and new pens sound rather lovely and I'm glad you were able to fix your knitting (I have no patience with that sort of thing and am always in awe of people that do!). Love your beautiful image and the beautiful blue sky too. Happy Friday. :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. AndriaNovember 16, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Snuggling dogs might be at the very top of my list!

    ReplyDelete
  8. MandaBurms FarmStay for Cats.November 16, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    finding the mistake I made last night on my knitting thinking it was hopeless

    Now that is something to be greatful for!
    Love Leanne

    ReplyDelete
  9. flyingjenNovember 16, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    My dog tries to snuggle though he takes up more than his share of the bed. Snuggling animals is one of my favorite things.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Debbie JonesNovember 16, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks for the reminder that the simple things in our life are those we are most grateful for. Enjoy thie pre-Thanksgiving weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  11. embracingitallNovember 16, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    It's lovely to focus on the good things in life isn't it. I am grateful for the tea party my kids are having that is bring peace to a busy morning and the hot cup of tea I am enjoying. Happy weekend. Jacinta

    ReplyDelete
  12. Kim November 16, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Such a lovely list. Enjoy your weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Debie GraceNovember 17, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Pretty nice list! I am also grateful for peaceful mornings! :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. TannaNovember 17, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Great list, Karen. I especially appreciate the part about the knitting mistake... I'm always amazed at how much more manageable it seems after a good rest. ;) Wishing you a wonderful weekend. blessings ~ tanna

    ReplyDelete
  15. Lady CordeliaNovember 17, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    What a wonderful list. I especially love the one about Frodo snuggling when he's cold. HOW CUTE IS THAT!!?????
    And good for you for sleeping before trying to figure out a knitting problem. That's the sign of an advanced knitter.
    XO

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment


Your comments are welcome as long as they are relevant to the post and spread joy, thank you for visiting and sharing your ideas.

Popular posts from this blog

Weekends

Image
My weekend happily contained: -wearing the above woolens all at the same time without being hot -so many walks and taking in the changing leaves. -a leaf shower on Saturday-the wind swirled the leaves off the trees up in the air to float down -changing screen savers to autumn themes! -a craft fair where my husband and I say "we could make that", but we don't. -french fries at the craft fair -scrambled eggs and toast for dinner because we were lazy. -football season has descended in my house. he was in the front room watching whatever is on today -I sat in the family room and watched A Tree Grows in Brooklyn .   Now I want to read it again. -Oh! I finished the socks!! So I wound up about six skeins of yarn and have three projects ready -started a cowl for me in fall colors (I hope to finish before fall ends) -enjoying Spirits of Joy .  Hannah graciously had a one day free sign up for her birthday at the end of September which I luckily saw on Twitter.  Than...
Read more

Happy List

Image
  - neighborhood pumpkins - my oak trees showing off - new friends at 'school' - Tai Chi hour - lunch out with my husband - cold morning walks - an unexpected warm up - all the fall knitting (imagined and real) - wearing wool - browsing knitting patterns - sister outings - dark chocolate - blue skies - neighborhood dogs - the kids coming to visit next weekend - the to-do lists that I am creating - afternoon reading (possible snooze) - apples! - soups! - hearing the breeze whisper through the trees - setting intentions - giving myself grace when I need it the most - solitude - grandchildren laughing - Holly being Holly - Blue skies - phone calls from family and friends - the kindness of others - assuming everyone is doing their best - drinking water and staying hydrated - hot decaf green tea in a BIG mug - first sip of coffee - geese flying in V formation and honking all the way (delightful!!) - Focusing on gratitude - focusing on joy  What would make your happy list?
Read more

Knitting News

Image
  Good morning to you! How are you? I'm excited about my hat that I've been knitting enjoying the sea of stockinette stitches. When I first started the hat I thought it would be too small, now I wonder if it will be too big. Gah. I will find out soon I guess. I wish the photo about showed how beautiful the colors are in real life, you'll have to trust me on this! Below is my next knitting project, the habitation throw . I will definitely use the pink and gray, I'm still not sure about that purple, I might have a look-see in my stash and do another ponder about that color. I chose this pattern because I can use up some of my stash and I adore Helen Stewart's patterns. What are you working on this week? Also: I will probably not be posting this Friday and the following Monday because of my family visiting. I hope to be back next Wednesday (unless I change my mind).
Read more