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11th Annual ABCs of Gratitude 2020

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~~ William Arthur Ward In keeping with my annual Thanksgiving month tradition started in 2010, my ABCs of Gratitude for 2020 are listed below. This pandemic year is unprecedented; however, I still found 26 blessings. My ABCs …

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10th Annual ABCs of Gratitude 2019

In 2010, I created my first ABCs of Gratitude list.  I look forward to this project every November. The simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. I label a sheet of paper A through Z and  fill in with blessings. According to Ingrid King gratitude is a wonderful way …

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9th Annual ABCs of Gratitude 2018

If you only say one prayer in a day, make it ‘Thank You’—Rumi I  cannot be in gratitude and be unhappy. In 2010, I created my first ABCs of Gratitude list.  I now look forward to this project every November. The simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. Grab a …

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My Parkinson’s Proof Thanksgiving

On November 1, I ran errands at my favorite strip shopping center. Located three miles from my house, it is anchored by Hobby Lobby on one end and Staples on the other. In between, Dollar Tree, Pet Supplies Plus, Russo’s Subs, and Burlington Coat Factory are frequent stops. A free standing Chick-fil-A is crazy busy. …

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