Sharing Thanks

Feathers from Michaels, February, 2012 I enjoy exploring my creative side at Michaels. They have so many different cool craft items. I saw these fun pastel feathers and enjoyed taking some pictures of them. Tonight was my concert. The South Shore Symphony performed with Piano soloist Jeffrey Biegel at the Madison theater and received a standing ovation before intermission. My thanks have a musical theme tonight. Music touches our emotions and promotes harmony in the world. Our orchestra has many talented players who span many ages from 14 year olds to 70 year olds. When we get together we are just all musicians trying to inspire audiences playing a varied classical repertoire. 1) Thanks for the wonderful musicianship of my fellow orchestra mates. Copland's Appalachian Spring was so colorful and vibrant tonight. Thanks to Molloy College for building a beautiful concert hall with amazing acoustics. 2) Thanks for the amazing artistry of Jeffrey Biegel. He brought down the house

Fishing Pier at Jones Beach State Park, February 16, 2012 Encouraging words can be very helpful, especially on a day that has its challenges. There are many ways to encourage someone. I am always thankful when people offer encouragement and support! Here are my thanks for today. 1) Thanks to my good friend Liz, who is thinking of becoming a contributor to this blog. She is an amazing creative person, and always encourages my artistic side. Had a nice conversation with her today. 2) Thanks to Mor from CAPS Bully Helpline who sent me a kind reply to the email in regard to information about my daughter's Facebook hacking. She offered assistance and advice on how to be safe online. It is important to address bullying. Evil thrives when good people do nothing. 3) Thanks to my parents who support my love of music and are my biggest fans in life. 4) Thanks to my friend Laura, who I met through my daughter Liz. Laura and I used to help run a support group for parents of hearing i

Love Sprite from Michaels, February 15, 2012 I am always thankful for the power of love. Love should be celebrated everyday not just on Valentine's day. It is loving moments that mean the most in life. Quality loving relationships are the keys to a happy life. Here are some loving moments that I was thankful for today. 1) I am thankful for getting to spend time with my daughter Liz today. She gave me a genuine hug, which are rare for teenagers. We enjoy watching our kids learn and grow, and as they do, we miss those hugs from the toddler days. 2) I am thankful for my mom! Had a nice heart to heart talk with her on the phone today. 3) I am thankful for my friend Sejal. Enjoyed having dinner with her tonight to catch up with her. So happy she is enjoying her new job. So nice to see her daughter Kavita, who was so enthusiastic to see me. She gave me a great hug hello today. 4) Thanks to my dog Oreo, who gives me a ton of unconditional love. We had a beautiful evening walk a

This movie was made by my daughter over the summer at a film making workshop for high school students at five towns college. My daughter, wrote and directed the movie. In honor of Valentines day I have posted "Written Love", a romantic movie by my daughter Liz. This short 2 minute movie is lovely teenage romance story. Watch it and it will make you smile. If you like the movie feel free to share it! Wishing everyone a lot of love on this Valentine's Day. Here is what I was thankful for today. 1) Thankful for my new Adele19 cd from my husband Spencer. We both love music and this year we exchanged cd's for valentines day. 2) Thankful for the day nurse at my mother-in-law's rehab place. She is a very warm and caring person with a beautiful smile that can light up a room. So happy my mother-in-law is getting physical therapy to get some of her mobility back. 3) I am thankful for both of my daughters, who I love dearly. I wish them lots of love and laughter i

Purple Tulips from Michaels, February 12, 2012 It was a bright cold sunny winter day today. I can see the daffodil leaves sprouting from our garden, they are almost 4 inches tall already. I try to enjoy every season, and I look forward to Spring, with the daylight lasting a little longer everyday. I was able to get outside walking my puppy Oreo today.Thought these purple flowers at Michaels seem to be celebrating spring. Here are my thanks for today. 1) I want to thank the person driving the black mercedes car today who let me in the left lane. So nice when someone gives you the friendly wave so I could get in the turning lane to go on the parkway. It was a nice surprise during rush hour. 2) I am thankful that my daughter Liz's efforts in English earned her a 90 this quarter. So proud of her. 3) I am thankful my daughter Becky texted me she was ok after a recieved a message from her college that one of the buildings had a bomb threat. Her college has a great emergency comm

Things We Forget: #809: attitudes are contagious. are yours worth ca... Today I am sharing a link from one of my favorite blogs that I follow. This artist leaves post-it notes in different places. I love the sentiments and the idea of finding something inspiring in an unexpected place. Attitudes are contagious! Help me spread an attitude of gratitude by sharing what you are thankful for in the comments. Here are my thanks for today. Oreo in her new Family's Favorite Relative T-shirt 1) I am thankful for one of the cute gifts that Spencer got me for my birthday. He knows how much I have been enjoying the new puppy. Oreo did not chew the end of my couch, and I am waiting to get a new couch until after the puppy is better trained. I know sometimes this blog is filled with brutal honesty. 2) I was thankful for a good nights sleep. So nice to sleep in a little today. 3) Thanks and Happy Birthday to my friend Bika! Liz and enjoyed celebrating Bika's birthday a few days earl

Birthday flowers from my husband, February 11, 2012 I'm lucky to be still enjoying celebrating my birthday thanks to good friends and family. Got in late last night from a celebration with my good friends Stella and Margaret. We have a tradition of having a girls night out for our birthdays. We grew up together and know each other since we are 10 years old. I count myself lucky to have friends from childhood. We know each other inside and out. We share a rich history together of many cups of tea and adventures. Here are my thanks for today. 1) Thanks to my husband Spencer for bringing me home flowers on my birthday. He had a roller hockey game and his team won! Give thanks bag from St. Judes Hospital, February 11, 2012 2) Thanks to my dear friend Stella, who gave me this beautiful bag for my birthday. It is a perfect gift for me, and its even better knowing that a donation was made to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Stella has been very supportive of my blog! It was a pe