General or specific?
Family (and there are specific ones!)
Friends (and there are specific ones!)
Care givers - same thing, keeping so many things in my life working
First responders, and second and third and non-profits here for the long haul
Home
Neighborhood
Town
Having food, shelter, clothing, transportation, heat, clean water, electricity.
Infrastructure (try living without water, electricity, internet, cell service! I know whereof I speak!)
Spiritual seekers, not those who just spout good ideas, those who live them and share with me, inspiration!
Gratitude for...
My own pessimistic optimism, a cautious way to look to the future somewhat realistically.
Climate change workers -unsung heroes and heroines who see the future and work to change it
My own health and welfare - comfortable at this time, oh so grateful!!
Grass roots groups accomplishing amazing things
Neighbors coming together to help one another!
Abilities/talents? - communication, sharing, back and forth information
Nature, Mother Earth, all life that exists including the recent disaster which changed our lives
Trust in those who work as representatives in each level of government to continue to serve the people within the law which established their positions
And my ability to understand when politicians play their necessary games of office, when money is the primary motivation, and to be patient when I fear the results might hurt me or those I care about.
Creativity - crafts-person-ship
Being a collector of crafts and art
Today's art:
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Happy Hanukkah
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And for everyone who is partying in any way to welcome in the new year, Happy New Year for 2025.
Letting 2024 go is a good idea, but the term 2025 comes fraught with lots of baggage, thanks to a plan by the Republican Party to implement many restrictions on Americans.
But there are still some things to hope for in 2025. Let's think of those...
Today's quotes:
Common sense — while not always officially rewarded, has its own special genius.
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. |
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT |
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Today on "Open Yesterday's Pages":
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...I love Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' words. Barbara be well in the New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom, so glad we have blogs to share together, if not our belief systems!
DeleteMy grateful list is similar to yours! I wish you all the best in 2025, a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, you are among those blog friends who I feel grateful for.
DeleteRabbi Sacks has it right. If only we could live his creed. All the very best for 2025 peace, joy, good health and tranquility.
ReplyDeletePeace joy good health and tranquility do sound like great wishes, and so I send the same back to you!
DeleteGood gratitude post. Things are quiet here and will continue to be while others celebrate wildly Happy New Year Eve to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and I do appreciate reading your often humorous and often beautiful blogs.
DeleteAll well said, Barbara. A Happy Healthy New Year for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marcia. I hope your 2025 is just wonderful. Looking forward to reading your blogs!
DeleteWishing us all a better year to come xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much GZ! Hope your 2025 is everything you hope for! Looking forward to your blogs as you travel!
DeleteWishing you a happy and healthy 2025 filled with lots of joy and peace.
ReplyDeleteMay this old earth have peace among all mankind. And I hope you have a really great 2025!
DeleteThank you for Earth dot com link- It is as we would expect- just read about space trash and the effect it will likely have. EEEK!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful quotes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the list. It's a good reminder to reflect on positive things every so often. All the best in every possible way for the new year.
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