No longer forward nor behind, I look in hope or fear; But, grateful, take the good I find, The best of now and here. – John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892), from My Psalm As Thanksgiving Day nears, I like to look for poems and quotations expressing thoughts on gratitude. They remind me to take stock of … Continue reading
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Everything is Gift: Celebrating Mango
“Everything is gift,” Kate Fletcher, founder of Hekima Place, shared with graduates of Duquesne University. At the age of 72, living and working in Kenya, far from her American roots, Kate had had an epiphany. Looking around her in her African home, she realized that everything she had and everything around her is gift. “Be … Continue reading
Gratitude and Happiness in a Tea Bag
Gratitude and happiness are expressed in many ways. To me, they were revealed in a tea bag: a small, thoughtful gift to say, “thank you”. I work with second graders in a public elementary school. While I am a certified elementary education teacher, I am currently employed as a special education paraprofessional (assistant) and I … Continue reading
My Turkey Day Top Ten
Thanksgiving in my house (maybe your house too, unless you’re coming to my house) is a major event. My Turkey Day Top Ten is a list of those things that keep the day running smoothly: 10. My Home It’s not a huge house, but we somehow find a way to make room for 20-25 family … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 