TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...


Thursday, September 17, 2026

1. Quiet at the pond today, but so many squirrels
2. Now that the weather has finally returned to normal comfortable temps, I'm back to spending daily sun time in the courtyard
3. I especially enjoyed the chicken apple salad we had for supper
4. Cool evening breeze

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

1. Spa removal day - a momentous event
2. I learned that Belinda has moved to Arizona. Another dangling end I can put behind me now.
3. Embroidering mood
4. Leftover brisket, yum!

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

1. I scored with the limited-edition holiday ornaments from Dropcloth!
2. Lisette, the gentle kind phlebotomist
3. Lola's for dinner - a September special, Chiles en Nogada
4. A cool breeze flowing in the window


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Monday, September 14, 2026

1.  We moved down from the mountains 6 years ago today.  I'll always have a sad spot in my heart about that.  
2.  Pretty plum-purple socks
3.  MNF opener meal: Black Forest ham and smoked gouda on pumpernickel, apple-fennel slaw
4.  Beach after school


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Sunday, September 13, 2026

1. Sourdough waffles, brisket pot roast
2. Our friendly crows
3. Tristan was delighted with the maple leaf ice cream sandwiches
4. Tired and achy tonight, but I feel like I did my job really well today - everyone enjoyed the meals and the visiting

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