Counting Blessings

 

Today I'm counting my blessings:

- Frodo's groomer who 'gets' him and is so wonderful to him and gives him a great haircut - Frodo snuggles and Holly antics, both pets make me smile - phone chats with my children - living near family especially my sister! - my early morning routine -

-my yarn stash which is massive and yet I can always buy more yarn, go figure - this little blogging community where we uplift each other and support one another, it is one of the best blessings the internet has provided - summer yielding to fall ( I know! it's crazy but the days are shortening and I've been putting a light on in the morning, we are getting closer to fall!) - 

- BIG salads and no cooking days - dark chocolate - green decaf tea - my favorite mugs - a tidy house - my husband - this house - books - knitting - daydreaming - believing in the goodness of others - friendly waves of hello to total strangers on my walks - all the drivers who slow down and yield to me on my walks - the back patio - a quiet neighborhood - good neighbors - meditation sessions - 


What would be your blessings?

Comments

  1. BridgetAugust 5, 2022 at 7:41 AM

    It's always a good thing to review what matters. I love that picture of Frodo - he has the sweetest face!

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  2. VeraAugust 5, 2022 at 8:00 AM

    So many blessings! There are many in my life as well. Fletch & Mabel at the top of the list for sure. Some welcome rain last night (could have skipped the power outage though - LOL). So nice to read how much you are enjoying your new surroundings and being close to family.

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  3. AsKatKnitsAugust 5, 2022 at 9:16 AM

    Frodo is such a handsome fellow! Sherman is absolutely a blessing! As is my knitting... it soothes me!

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  4. LeftycrafterAugust 5, 2022 at 10:19 AM

    I always say "I'm too blessed to be stressed".

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  5. DiannaAugust 5, 2022 at 3:54 PM

    I love that you take time to count your blessings like this, Karen. Believing in the good of others, quiet times, naps, jars of homemade/canned spaghetti sauce sitting on my shelves from earlier this week, and a hint of fall in the air! I love these rhythms of life!

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  6. affectioknit2August 5, 2022 at 5:28 PM

    Hi Karen,
    ...it's been a while since I've been able to comment...I've been able to read your blog...just not comment...what a sweet pup...I remember when my parents had a poodle...he loved to get "groomed" and would prance around the house like he knew he looked good...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  7. MarthaAugust 6, 2022 at 11:54 AM

    Yes, to that beautiful knitting and more yarn! We've been wanting to eat fresh food (from our garden!) or, grill, too hot to cook inside.

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  8. thecrazysheepladyAugust 6, 2022 at 1:29 PM

    Sleeping dogs (read puppies ;-) are always a blessing lol ;-D

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  9. JaneAugust 6, 2022 at 8:52 PM

    What a wonderful list. Air conditioning, fresh tomatoes, all of the summer fruit, my husband, my neighbors, my dear dear family, the yarn stash, knitting, a comfortable home, living in a medium sized community, books, the air I breathe, and on and on.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 6, 2022 at 9:56 PM

    Husband, children, friends, gardens, books, knitting, air-conditioning, sail boats, forests, walks in the morning.

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  11. Judy S.August 8, 2022 at 7:55 PM

    Great list! We are looking forward to cooler temps and getting to see our whole family in Chicago at the end of the month.

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  12. MaryAugust 9, 2022 at 10:53 AM

    Fresh tomatoes, early evening sunshine on the porch, sitting down to a dinner my husband cooked, lunch with my mom, a birthday celebration for my sister-in-law, air conditioning ... making and sharing lists like these - they inspire so much joy!

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