Category Archives: Gratitude

All of you

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Erin

Keeping it short and sweet today — I’m grateful for all of you who make the time to read my posts, whether you comment or not. I’m grateful that you’re here, that you find me interesting, that you listen. Thank … Continue reading →

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Paying bills

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Erin

Bills might seem like an odd thing to be grateful for. I’m not always good at it, but this daily stress tip that I subscribe to online suggested looking at paying bills in a positive light. Mind you, this was … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Erin

Sent off the latest index just before 1 this afternoon. Now I have a break before the next proofreading job comes in next week. I’m grateful for the break and grateful for the work. Later this week, I’ll send off … Continue reading →

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My daughter thinks I’m magic

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Erin

My dad used to make “designer pancakes” for us kids — cool pancakes that had circles or shapes embedded in them. I’ve taken to doing some of these for my own kids lately — shapes, initials, I ♥ U — … Continue reading →

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Drive-in movies

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Erin

Meant to post this yesterday, but there was a lot going on — work, dental appointments, movies. The movies are, as the subject says, the point.

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If it’s Tuesday, this still must be France

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Erin

Or, I’m still proofreading. You may have noticed I didn’t get my weekly gratitude post up yesterday. That’s because my computer was busy crashing and corrupting files, so I had to do some disk maintenance, run a virus/malware scan (just … Continue reading →

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Stretching the mind

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Erin

Today, I’m grateful for work that I enjoy, that uses my abilities, and that stretches my brain. (It also fills my wallet, which I’m also very grateful for.) Yes, these describe my writing, but I’m applying them today to my … Continue reading →

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A picanic basket

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Erin

Okay, not a basket, per se, at least today; I’m spending the day with my son’s class for their end-of-year picnic — swimming, games, food, and good times with familiar faces.

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Erin

This Memorial Day, I have a lot to be grateful for: my mom, time with my family, those who’ve served our country whether or not they died in her service (including my dad, my older brother, my dad’s brothers, my … Continue reading →

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Time to recharge

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Erin

I have workaholic tendencies. When I have a job to do and a deadline, I’m perfectly willing to work through the weekends to make sure I beat the deadline. I want to be doing something. (This is also evidenced by … Continue reading →

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