“Living in a rural setting exposes you to so many marvelous things – the natural world and the particular texture of small-town life, and the exhilarating experience of open space” – Susan Orlean Project 365: #229 On my run in the mist this morning, this was my view – sheep in the field. What is…
Day 228: Grateful hearts
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings” – William Arthur Ward Project 365: #228 Our first Thanksgiving in the US! This journey has not been easy, transitioning schools, friends, cultures, lifestyles, but yet we have much to be grateful for. We have a comfortable…
Day 227: Postvan
“The Postal Service delivers mail six days a week to nearly 140 million addresses. Every year this number increases by 2 million” – Joe Baca Project 365: #227 I am grateful everyday for services that work efficiently here such as the US postal service, with post delivered to our box, and taken from our box…
Day 226: Learner’s license at last!
“There’s a rumour going ’round that if you amass a certain number of penalty points on your driving licence, the authorities will make you take your test again! Now, if ever there was an incentive to drive carefully, they could not have threatened a more terrifying ordeal” – Jasper Carrott Project 365: #226 AT LAST,…
Day 225: Monday productivity problem-solving
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort” – Paul Meyer Project 365: #225 I have had to convince Mouse that this is the most awesome basket, that I have NOT made all cozy just for her so that I can actually get…