O Thou All-Glorious Lord,
Thank You
for my intuition,
which helps me
to write odes to Your Glory.
O Beloved of my soul,
Thank You
for helping me
to create rhythms and rhymes,
stanzas and lines,
and metaphors and similes.
which compliment
a poem's subject and theme.
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Monday, April 13, 2020
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Winter Afternoon
A peaceful morning
becomes a tranquil afternoon,
with a blue sky
and bright sun:
winter's gratitude.
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becomes a tranquil afternoon,
with a blue sky
and bright sun:
winter's gratitude.
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Sunday, February 09, 2020
Sunset Gratitude
O Lord,
Thank you
for this beautiful winter day.
Thank you
for the crisp evening air
and the glory of a winter sunset.
Thank you
for this beautiful winter day.
Thank you
for the crisp evening air
and the glory of a winter sunset.
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Monday, August 19, 2019
Summer Gratitude
I intone a prayer of gratitude
for the beautiful summer morning and afternoon,
for the gently breeze,
the bright sunshine,
the blue sky,
and deep shadows
on this wonderful summer day.
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for the beautiful summer morning and afternoon,
for the gently breeze,
the bright sunshine,
the blue sky,
and deep shadows
on this wonderful summer day.
I also posted this in the journal, Writing in Snow, under the folder Awardicon Items, in my writing.com portfolio. Visit My Portfolio @ Writing.Com
Monday, July 01, 2019
July: A Month of New Opportunities
A new
and glorious
month has begun,
with new opportunities
to express gratitude to the Almighty:
and glorious
month has begun,
with new opportunities
to express gratitude to the Almighty:
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
Prayer of Thanks
O Lord,
Thank you for letting me live in this day,
For allowing me to dwell at this time
And at this stage in history.
O Thou Kind Lord,
Thank you for giving me this opportunity,
To serve Thy Cause in this wonderful age.
O Most Generous One,
Thank you for helping me to do Thy will,
Thank you for Thy forgiveness.
I've, also, posted this poem in the journal Writing in Snow, under the folder Awardicon Items, in my writing.com part. My handle is Prosperous Snow.
Thank you for letting me live in this day,
For allowing me to dwell at this time
And at this stage in history.
O Thou Kind Lord,
Thank you for giving me this opportunity,
To serve Thy Cause in this wonderful age.
O Most Generous One,
Thank you for helping me to do Thy will,
Thank you for Thy forgiveness.
I've, also, posted this poem in the journal Writing in Snow, under the folder Awardicon Items, in my writing.com part. My handle is Prosperous Snow.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Daily Gratitude
Give thank every day
intoning one of God's names:
Make everyday Thanksgiving!
Rise at dawn
praising the Creator,
with joy and gratitude:
Make everyday Thanksgiving!
intoning one of God's names:
Make everyday Thanksgiving!
Rise at dawn
praising the Creator,
with joy and gratitude:
Make everyday Thanksgiving!
This is, also, posted in the journal Writing in Snow, under the folder Awardican Items, in my writing.com port.
Friday, July 06, 2018
Gratitude
Daily gratitude
a prayer whispered at dawn:
attitude of praise.
a prayer whispered at dawn:
attitude of praise.
I've changed my gratitude list from ten items once a week to five items each day. Today, I placed those five items in Writing in Snow. This journal is under the folder Awardicon Items located in my writing.com port.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Gratitude
In everything give thanks!
Never doubting that God exist.
Each day He blesses every unselfish deed.
Victory and defeat instructs the conscious soul.
Each test encountered strengthens the seeker's faith.
Reach beyond the limits of materiality.
Your salvation is to overcome your duality.
Together body and spirit compose a single entity.
Humanity was created to live eternally.
In everything give thanks!
Never doubting that God exist.
God does not leave His lovers unconsoled.
God does not leave His lover unconsoled.
In everything give thanks!
Victory and defeat instructs the conscious soul.
Eternity was created for humanity.
Thought and deed must go hand-in-hand.
Heaven and hell is constructed individually.
At death the soul vibrates at a higher level;
Never doubting that Tod exist.
Knowledge of God comes through His Manifestation.
Salvation is accepting God's Manifestation.
A copy of this poem can also be found in my writing.com port in the journal Writing in Snow.
Never doubting that God exist.
Each day He blesses every unselfish deed.
Victory and defeat instructs the conscious soul.
Each test encountered strengthens the seeker's faith.
Reach beyond the limits of materiality.
Your salvation is to overcome your duality.
Together body and spirit compose a single entity.
Humanity was created to live eternally.
In everything give thanks!
Never doubting that God exist.
God does not leave His lovers unconsoled.
God does not leave His lover unconsoled.
In everything give thanks!
Victory and defeat instructs the conscious soul.
Eternity was created for humanity.
Thought and deed must go hand-in-hand.
Heaven and hell is constructed individually.
At death the soul vibrates at a higher level;
Never doubting that Tod exist.
Knowledge of God comes through His Manifestation.
Salvation is accepting God's Manifestation.
A copy of this poem can also be found in my writing.com port in the journal Writing in Snow.
Thursday, April 05, 2018
Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Rainy Tuesday
I meditate
On the sound of raindrops
Striking the asphalt
Of Sunrise Avenue.
Rain at last!
Cleaning the air,
Sending chills of joy
Through my mind.
I intone a prayer of gratitude
For this rainy Tuesday.
Sunday, September 03, 2017
If You're Happy
If you're happy
And you know it
Go out and spread the cheer.
Happiness isn't much fun
Unless it is shared
With the rest of the human race.
If you're happy
Say a prayer of gratitude
And go make someone else happy.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
A Thankful Thanksgiving Thursday
Istijlal (Majesty), 4 Qawl (Speech), 172 BE - Thursday, November 26, 2015 about 7:29 AM Pacific Standard Time
I am thankful for
the chilly autumn morning
and pigeons cooing.
I am thankful for
a cinnamon rice breakfast
and hot black coffee.
I am thankful for
the ability to afford
my medication.
I am thankful for
the Thanksgiving memories
of my grandparents.
I am thankful for
the years I spent with Mama
her encouragement.
I am thankful for
the turkey in the oven
canned cranberry sauce.
I am thankful for
my doctors and pharmacist;
family and friends.
I am thankful for
writing.com and Facebook;
creativity.
I am thankful for
the beauty of Las Vegas;
locals and tourist.
I am thankful for
scriptures of the Baha'i Faith;
gratitude's prayers.
I am thankful for
the chilly autumn morning
and pigeons cooing.
I am thankful for
a cinnamon rice breakfast
and hot black coffee.
I am thankful for
the ability to afford
my medication.
I am thankful for
the Thanksgiving memories
of my grandparents.
I am thankful for
the years I spent with Mama
her encouragement.
I am thankful for
the turkey in the oven
canned cranberry sauce.
I am thankful for
my doctors and pharmacist;
family and friends.
I am thankful for
writing.com and Facebook;
creativity.
I am thankful for
the beauty of Las Vegas;
locals and tourist.
I am thankful for
scriptures of the Baha'i Faith;
gratitude's prayers.
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Thankful Thursday: Gratitude and Living in the Present
Istijlal (Majesty), 2 Qudrat (Power), 172 BE - Thursday, November 5, 2015 about 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time
I admit that sometimes I have difficulty living in the present, especially when I am under stress. I also difficulty finding things to be thankful for that during times of stress. For some reason I have been under stress lately and I am not sure why. Perhaps it is just that I am so use to stress that I find things to worry about when there is nothing present. Another reason could be that I do not eat properly. However, I think the main reason is that I am lonely.
I have lived by myself for almost three years now and I do not like it. I have put on a brave face of liking, but the truth is I do not like living by myself. I do not like being responsible for all the housework. I do not like being responsible for all the bills. I do not like having no one to talk to but myself and my pet rocks. I am tired of living by myself.
This epiphany has been sneaking up on me for several weeks, but today it hit me like an egg in my face. This morning, after I got up, I meditated and then I wrote a journal entry about the experience. After that I got on with my day by eating breakfast and then reviewing a couple of items on writing.com. The more work I did the more I thought about how I felt being alone and I came to realize that despite what I have attempted to tell myself I do not like living alone.
I am going to take care of this. I have a housemate moving in with me this week. I have waited for my sister to move in with me for a few months now, but she has not. I hope she will eventually move in, but I am not going to wait on her any more. I would not have accepted a housemate if a friend did not have to move out of her apartment. She ask it she could move into my two bedroom apartment and I said yes.
I feel better knowing she is moving in. I am grateful to her for asking. I do not know what is going to happen in the near future. I do not know when or even if my sister will move in with me. I only know that I have to live in the present and not the past or the future. I now have someone help with the housework and other things necessary in keeping myself living in the present.
“The more you are grateful for what you have the more you can live fully in the present."
Dana Arcuri
Dana Arcuri
I admit that sometimes I have difficulty living in the present, especially when I am under stress. I also difficulty finding things to be thankful for that during times of stress. For some reason I have been under stress lately and I am not sure why. Perhaps it is just that I am so use to stress that I find things to worry about when there is nothing present. Another reason could be that I do not eat properly. However, I think the main reason is that I am lonely.
I have lived by myself for almost three years now and I do not like it. I have put on a brave face of liking, but the truth is I do not like living by myself. I do not like being responsible for all the housework. I do not like being responsible for all the bills. I do not like having no one to talk to but myself and my pet rocks. I am tired of living by myself.
This epiphany has been sneaking up on me for several weeks, but today it hit me like an egg in my face. This morning, after I got up, I meditated and then I wrote a journal entry about the experience. After that I got on with my day by eating breakfast and then reviewing a couple of items on writing.com. The more work I did the more I thought about how I felt being alone and I came to realize that despite what I have attempted to tell myself I do not like living alone.
I am going to take care of this. I have a housemate moving in with me this week. I have waited for my sister to move in with me for a few months now, but she has not. I hope she will eventually move in, but I am not going to wait on her any more. I would not have accepted a housemate if a friend did not have to move out of her apartment. She ask it she could move into my two bedroom apartment and I said yes.
I feel better knowing she is moving in. I am grateful to her for asking. I do not know what is going to happen in the near future. I do not know when or even if my sister will move in with me. I only know that I have to live in the present and not the past or the future. I now have someone help with the housework and other things necessary in keeping myself living in the present.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Thankful Thursday: Thoughts on Gratitude and Thankful Thursday
Istijlal (Majesty), 4 Sulá¹Ã¡n (Sovereignty), 171 BE - Thursday, January 22, 2015 about 12:59 pm Pacific Standard Time
I am tired. I am weary. I am worried. I need to find something to be thankful for, but the only things I can think of are the things I have listed before. I know that one should always be thankful for what they have. Gratitude for what you have means you are ready to accept the blessing of receiving something to do not have. The problem is that I think there is something else I should be putting on my gratitude list. I am not sure what that something else is at this time. Maybe I am too close to t he situation or item to see it clearly.
Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I was unable to get the loan I applied for yesterday because now I know that I have to check my credit report to find out what it contains.
02. ...for the cooked chicken quarters I have in the freezer because I can make soup out of them with canned peas and green beans for lunch and dinner.
03. ...that I still have electricity to keep the refrigerator and the freezer running because I have several food items in them that would spoil if I had no electricity.
04. ...for freshly brewed hot coffee. Yes, I know I have listed this before, but this is one of the things I am thankful for everyday.
05. ...that I was able to purchase $5.00 in gas yesterday. If I am lucky the gas in the tank will last me the rest of the month or I will be able to earn enough money to get another $5.00 or $10.00 in gas.
06. ...for the canned vegetable I have in the cupboard above the sink because I can make vegetable soup for the rest of the month without worrying about something to eat.
07. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
08. ...for the beautiful warm January afternoon because the sun is shining and the warm air has not come on for the last few hours.
09. ...that I still have an internet connection so that I can attempt to earn some money online.
10. ...for the filter pitcher I have because I do not have to worry about using the bottleed water in the refrigerator. The bottle water is for me to carry when I leave the house.
I am tired. I am weary. I am worried. I need to find something to be thankful for, but the only things I can think of are the things I have listed before. I know that one should always be thankful for what they have. Gratitude for what you have means you are ready to accept the blessing of receiving something to do not have. The problem is that I think there is something else I should be putting on my gratitude list. I am not sure what that something else is at this time. Maybe I am too close to t he situation or item to see it clearly.
Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I was unable to get the loan I applied for yesterday because now I know that I have to check my credit report to find out what it contains.
02. ...for the cooked chicken quarters I have in the freezer because I can make soup out of them with canned peas and green beans for lunch and dinner.
03. ...that I still have electricity to keep the refrigerator and the freezer running because I have several food items in them that would spoil if I had no electricity.
04. ...for freshly brewed hot coffee. Yes, I know I have listed this before, but this is one of the things I am thankful for everyday.
05. ...that I was able to purchase $5.00 in gas yesterday. If I am lucky the gas in the tank will last me the rest of the month or I will be able to earn enough money to get another $5.00 or $10.00 in gas.
06. ...for the canned vegetable I have in the cupboard above the sink because I can make vegetable soup for the rest of the month without worrying about something to eat.
07. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
08. ...for the beautiful warm January afternoon because the sun is shining and the warm air has not come on for the last few hours.
09. ...that I still have an internet connection so that I can attempt to earn some money online.
10. ...for the filter pitcher I have because I do not have to worry about using the bottleed water in the refrigerator. The bottle water is for me to carry when I leave the house.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thankful Thursday: December 11, 2014
Istijlal (Majesty), 19 Qawl (Speech), 171 BE - Thursday, December 11, 2014 about 11:59 am Pacific Standard Time
I am on day 72 of my 95-Day Gratitude Challenge, which I have listed on Facebook and kept a separate journal on writing.com. I have struggled with writing, keeping the journal, and doing housework for the past 72 days. I do not think the housework issue has anything to do with the difficulty I have at finding things to be thankful for, but I could be wrong.
I am thankful for
cloudy skies in December
and cold autumn rain.
I have 23 days left in this 95-day Gratitude Challenge. I am going to finish the challenge and the entries in my writing.com journal Welcome to My Weird Life. One of the issues I am facing is making entries in this blog, Poet999 - A Butterfly Emerges from her Cocoon. I cannot do daily entries so I have attempted every other day entries, which seems difficult as well. I am pushing myself, but I don't think I'm pushing myself hard enough.
I am grateful for
a rooster's call at first light
the birds are singing.
This is catch up day because I have spent the last three days running around the city. On Tuesday and Wednesday I had doctors appointments, while on Monday I did grocery shopping. On Friday I have to do laundry and pick up a prescription. I'm not sure what else I will have to do that day, but I know something will come up.
I am on day 72 of my 95-Day Gratitude Challenge, which I have listed on Facebook and kept a separate journal on writing.com. I have struggled with writing, keeping the journal, and doing housework for the past 72 days. I do not think the housework issue has anything to do with the difficulty I have at finding things to be thankful for, but I could be wrong.
I am thankful for
cloudy skies in December
and cold autumn rain.
I have 23 days left in this 95-day Gratitude Challenge. I am going to finish the challenge and the entries in my writing.com journal Welcome to My Weird Life. One of the issues I am facing is making entries in this blog, Poet999 - A Butterfly Emerges from her Cocoon. I cannot do daily entries so I have attempted every other day entries, which seems difficult as well. I am pushing myself, but I don't think I'm pushing myself hard enough.
I am grateful for
a rooster's call at first light
the birds are singing.
This is catch up day because I have spent the last three days running around the city. On Tuesday and Wednesday I had doctors appointments, while on Monday I did grocery shopping. On Friday I have to do laundry and pick up a prescription. I'm not sure what else I will have to do that day, but I know something will come up.
Sunday, November 02, 2014
November Poem: Daylight Savings Time Ends for 2014
Jamal (Beauty), 18 'Ilm (Knowledge), 171 BE - Sunday, November 2, 2014 about 6:39 pm Pacific Standard Time
extra hour of sleep
end of daylight savings time
for 2014
This is Day 32 of my 95-Day gratitude challenge and one of the things I am grateful is automatic time updates. I do not have to change the time on my computer or cellphone. That means I only have to deal with the microwave clock and the clock in the stove. I will change the clock on the stove sometime today and check to see if I have to change the clock on the microwave. Sometimes I do not spring the microwave clock forward so I do not have to change it back in November.
do sparrows observe
daylight savings time in song
they have their own time
It is November with shorter days, longer nights, and cooler temperatures. These things added to the change in time make the first week of November a bit hectic and confusing. Confusion comes with moving the clock back an hour because I think it should be later then what the clock reads.
morning temperatures
descend into the sixties
I need a sweater
extra hour of sleep
end of daylight savings time
for 2014
This is Day 32 of my 95-Day gratitude challenge and one of the things I am grateful is automatic time updates. I do not have to change the time on my computer or cellphone. That means I only have to deal with the microwave clock and the clock in the stove. I will change the clock on the stove sometime today and check to see if I have to change the clock on the microwave. Sometimes I do not spring the microwave clock forward so I do not have to change it back in November.
do sparrows observe
daylight savings time in song
they have their own time
It is November with shorter days, longer nights, and cooler temperatures. These things added to the change in time make the first week of November a bit hectic and confusing. Confusion comes with moving the clock back an hour because I think it should be later then what the clock reads.
morning temperatures
descend into the sixties
I need a sweater
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thankful Thursday: Gratitude List for September 25, 2014
Istijlal (Majesty), 18 ‘Izzat (Might), 171 BE - Thursday, September 25, 2014 about 6:13 pm Pacific Daylight Time
Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I have an Internet connection even if it does go freaky on me sometimes and goes down when I am in the middle of a project.
02. ...for coffee because it is helpful to sip coffee while I am composing a blog entry or writing a poem.
03. ...that I can increase the screen magnification to 125% so that it is easier to read the stories I review and to see what I am writing.
04. ...for the ability to save my online work so that I do not lose everything when my Internet connection cut out for no reason.
05. ...that it is fall and the temperatures are cooling down here in Las Vegas.
06. ...for the picture of 'Abdu'l-Baha that sits next to my computer keyboard because I have something to meditation on while I am waiting for my Internet connection to reestablish when it cut out.
07. ...that this is Thursday and I can find ten things to be thankful for because gratitude helps alleviate depression.
08. ...for spell checkers because my fingers sometimes forget how to spell the word I am typing.
09. ...that I have a premium membership to writing.com that gives me a larger portfolio.
10. ...for English back tea because it makes the best hot and iced tea.
Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I have an Internet connection even if it does go freaky on me sometimes and goes down when I am in the middle of a project.
02. ...for coffee because it is helpful to sip coffee while I am composing a blog entry or writing a poem.
03. ...that I can increase the screen magnification to 125% so that it is easier to read the stories I review and to see what I am writing.
04. ...for the ability to save my online work so that I do not lose everything when my Internet connection cut out for no reason.
05. ...that it is fall and the temperatures are cooling down here in Las Vegas.
06. ...for the picture of 'Abdu'l-Baha that sits next to my computer keyboard because I have something to meditation on while I am waiting for my Internet connection to reestablish when it cut out.
07. ...that this is Thursday and I can find ten things to be thankful for because gratitude helps alleviate depression.
08. ...for spell checkers because my fingers sometimes forget how to spell the word I am typing.
09. ...that I have a premium membership to writing.com that gives me a larger portfolio.
10. ...for English back tea because it makes the best hot and iced tea.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Thankful Thursday: August 21, 2014
Istijlál (Majesty), 2 Asmá’ (Names), 171 BE - Thursday, August 21, 2014 about 12:48 pm Pacific Daylight Time
Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I was able to transfer money from my Opinions Outpost account to my PayPal account and then to my checking account.
02, ...for the coffee maker I used to make coffee every morning because fresh brewed coffee tastes better then instant coffee.
03. ...that I heard a sparrow sing this morning when I opened my front door. I love living in a neighborhood where I can hear the birds singing in the pine, oak, or palm trees.
04. ...for peanut butter sandwiches on white bread because it brings back memories of my childhood and my Grandmother Mary's peanut butter sandwiches.
05. ...that I was able to accept two video ads for Poet 999's Thoughts about Writing and Other Stuff. I accepted on ad yesterday and another today.
06. ...for the partly cloudy sky I see when I look out my window. The white clouds move slowly across the blue sky sometimes hiding the sun.
07. ...that I found my copy of The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics by Lewis Turco because I have a poem to write for a monthly contest on writing.com. This month I am going to attempt a form poem instead of free verse and I need to chose the form I am going to use.
08. ...for the book Remembrance of God: A Selection of Baha'i Prayers and Holy Writing which I placed next to my computer keyboard. If I have trouble thinking of something to write I can say a prayer and I will find a theme or subject.
09. ...that today is Thankful Thursday because I needed to find something to be Thankful for this week. Writing a Thankful Thursday gratitude list is always encouraging and inspiring.
10. ...for writing.com and a place to keep some of my creative works.
Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I was able to transfer money from my Opinions Outpost account to my PayPal account and then to my checking account.
02, ...for the coffee maker I used to make coffee every morning because fresh brewed coffee tastes better then instant coffee.
03. ...that I heard a sparrow sing this morning when I opened my front door. I love living in a neighborhood where I can hear the birds singing in the pine, oak, or palm trees.
04. ...for peanut butter sandwiches on white bread because it brings back memories of my childhood and my Grandmother Mary's peanut butter sandwiches.
05. ...that I was able to accept two video ads for Poet 999's Thoughts about Writing and Other Stuff. I accepted on ad yesterday and another today.
06. ...for the partly cloudy sky I see when I look out my window. The white clouds move slowly across the blue sky sometimes hiding the sun.
07. ...that I found my copy of The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics by Lewis Turco because I have a poem to write for a monthly contest on writing.com. This month I am going to attempt a form poem instead of free verse and I need to chose the form I am going to use.
08. ...for the book Remembrance of God: A Selection of Baha'i Prayers and Holy Writing which I placed next to my computer keyboard. If I have trouble thinking of something to write I can say a prayer and I will find a theme or subject.
09. ...that today is Thankful Thursday because I needed to find something to be Thankful for this week. Writing a Thankful Thursday gratitude list is always encouraging and inspiring.
10. ...for writing.com and a place to keep some of my creative works.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Thankful Thursday: What do I have to give thanks for?
Istijlál (Majesty), 14 Kamál (Perfection), 171 BE - Thursday, August 14, 2014 about 3:27 pm Pacific Daylight Time
It is August 14, 2014. It is the second Thankful Thursday in August, with two more to go. It is one of those days when I wonder what I have to be thankful for. I have been going in and out of depression for a few days now, so it is important for me to find something to give thanks for. Since it is Thankful Thursday, I need to find ten things to put on my gratitude list.
On Thursday, August 14, 2014, I am Thankful...
01. ...for Tabasco© Sauce my favorite brand of hot pepper sauce.
02, ...that Tabasco© Sauce comes in several different flavors because I am a creative cook who likes to experiment with different flavors of hop pepper sauce.
03. ...for frozen pieces of chicken I purchase in the store because I do not have to deal with preparing whole chicken when I cook.
04. ...that it rained last weekend because the rain made me smile, which helped to alive my depression.
05. ...for the bottle vinegar I had on the shelf because I was able to clean my coffeemaker out before I made tea this afternoon.
06. ...that I have several bags of English black tea in a canister because that is my favorite flavor to use for hot and iced tea with.
07. ...for the cans of apple sauce I get with my Senior Commodities allotment because I can eat apple sauce for desert when I do not have anything else in the house.
08. ...that I still have some catfish in the freezer because I can thaw one out for my breakfast tomorrow.
09. ...for the warm beauty of an August afternoon.
10. ...that my cellphone has a calculator.
It is August 14, 2014. It is the second Thankful Thursday in August, with two more to go. It is one of those days when I wonder what I have to be thankful for. I have been going in and out of depression for a few days now, so it is important for me to find something to give thanks for. Since it is Thankful Thursday, I need to find ten things to put on my gratitude list.
On Thursday, August 14, 2014, I am Thankful...
01. ...for Tabasco© Sauce my favorite brand of hot pepper sauce.
02, ...that Tabasco© Sauce comes in several different flavors because I am a creative cook who likes to experiment with different flavors of hop pepper sauce.
03. ...for frozen pieces of chicken I purchase in the store because I do not have to deal with preparing whole chicken when I cook.
04. ...that it rained last weekend because the rain made me smile, which helped to alive my depression.
05. ...for the bottle vinegar I had on the shelf because I was able to clean my coffeemaker out before I made tea this afternoon.
06. ...that I have several bags of English black tea in a canister because that is my favorite flavor to use for hot and iced tea with.
07. ...for the cans of apple sauce I get with my Senior Commodities allotment because I can eat apple sauce for desert when I do not have anything else in the house.
08. ...that I still have some catfish in the freezer because I can thaw one out for my breakfast tomorrow.
09. ...for the warm beauty of an August afternoon.
10. ...that my cellphone has a calculator.
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