Well we made it to the end of 2024. Like many people, I tend to be very reflective at the end of the year. What went well? What didn’t? What could be improved upon? The last post for this year is a gratitude challenge – to be grateful for the end of a year. 2024 …
Gratitude challenge – cold medicine and tea
By Merry Mary It seems that every time I go on an international trip I come home with a nasty European virus for a souvenir. Or it could be the time of year. Saturday night I could tell something was awry. I woke up Sunday morning feeling like I was suffering from a hangover (and no I didn’t …
Gratitude Challenge – house guests
By Merry Mary Pineapples in general have been showcased as a symbol of hospitality. Supposedly in the South when a guest arrived their bedroom would have posts with pineapples etched on them. Should a guest overstay their welcome, they would find those posts removed as a subtle hint that it was time to move on. I have no …
Gratitude Challenge – birthdays
By Merry Mary Hopefully an easy challenge for you. Up to a certain age (probably mid 20s), upcoming birthdays are greatly anticipated with excitement. And then the day arrives with great fanfare – cake, ice cream, balloons, flowers, gifts, cards, maybe even a party. With great joy we announce to the world another successful turn around the sun! …