Happy List

 

- 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?

Comments

  1. BonnyNovember 1, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    That is one long list! Congratulations on seeing all the good things around you.

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  2. VeraNovember 1, 2024 at 9:05 AM

    What a long and wonderful happy list!! Getting out yesterday is at the top off my happy list. It felt so good to finally walk again.

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  3. DiannaNovember 1, 2024 at 9:35 AM

    I loved your list of things that make you happy and you count as blessings. Blue skies, honking geese, sunshine during the day and gentle rain showers at night, my husband, our kids and grandkids... just to name a few!

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  4. Judy S.November 1, 2024 at 11:20 AM

    I love your positivity! Great photos, too.

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  5. CynthiaNovember 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Phone calls from my kids! Visits from them might be a stretch but them of course too. Hugs from my grandkids. The warm weather we are having right now in New England! The fall leaves and last gasp of fall. The idea of my husband retiring in May and us having NO work at all anymore.

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    1. CynthiaNovember 1, 2024 at 6:33 PM

      Oops, sleeping late, coffee, hot tea, fresh vegetables and fruits.....too

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  6. JaneNovember 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM

    What a great good list. Books, poems, pumpkin muffins, salads, wool sock wearing, bookstores, and RAIN.

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  7. MaryNovember 2, 2024 at 8:53 AM

    Shared happy lists! knitting and reading by the fire (or on the porch). watching the boys play baseball. new jeans (oh my goodness, they fit!). crisp apples. an afternoon walk with leaves crunching underfoot. Happy Saturday!

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  8. MELODY JACOBNovember 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM

    What a lovely list filled with warmth and gratitude! It’s a beautiful reminder to appreciate the little things in life, from nature to family connections. I love the mix of activities and moments you cherish, especially the cozy aspects of fall and the joy of connection with loved ones.

    As for my happy list, I’d include:
    - Exploring new books
    - Cooking up a new recipe
    - Long walks in nature
    - Cozy evenings with a warm drink
    - Laughing with friends
    - Catching a beautiful sunset
    - Engaging in creative projects
    - Listening to music that lifts my spirits
    - Making new memories with loved ones
    - Learning something new every day

    What a wonderful way to celebrate the everyday joys in life!

    I just shared a new post, you are invited to read. Happy weekend!

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  9. JenniferNovember 2, 2024 at 10:12 PM

    So nice to have so many things on your happy list! I would include windows open on these unseasonably warm afternoons, kicking the fireplace on for a few minutes in the dark mornings, and getting an extra hour of sleep tonight!:)

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  10. ConnieNovember 3, 2024 at 5:14 PM

    I love your happy list..what a way to end a week! I also love your granddaughters sweater...so.stinkin.cute. Love the color. Have a great week ahead.

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  11. AdrieneJNovember 4, 2024 at 1:04 AM

    I’m having a hard time believing everyone is doing their best these days. I’m off kilter in a lot of ways. Your list makes me hope I get over the hump soon.

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  12. MarthaNovember 5, 2024 at 8:19 AM

    Love your list, Karen. Mine:
    Calls from our adult kids. Quality time with the younger ones.
    Blue skies. Wool socks. Hot tea. Seeing the twinkling stars at night.

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