Gratitude 365

“The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” – Christopher McCandless Project 365: #342 With the improved weather, the animals are all enjoying the outdoors…and the cats have…

“Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed – it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.” – Doc Hastings Project 365: #341 While at the track meet last week, we happened to be sitting directly beneath the flag,…

“My parents pushed us very hard to work, both in the home, doing chores and cooking, and at school.” – Wendi Deng Murdoch Project 365: #340 Yup…only way to do it…the kids must learn the value  of chores…working hard at school, keeping things neat and tidy, cleaning the house, cooking, laundry…and washing the car! I…

“I love the sounds and the power of pounding water, whether it is the waves or a waterfall.” – Mike May Project 365: #339 The weather has been so nice that Nic and I decided to get up early on Saturday, and walk to Buttermilk Falls before it became too hot. It was the most…

“A birthday is just another day where you go to work and people give you love. Age is just a state of mind, and you are as old as you think you are. You have to count your blessings and be happy.” – Abhishek Bachchan Project 365: #338 I had forgotten that the school had…