The morning when the humidity is not oppressive, the pre-heat has been turned off in this corner of the world, the air feels cool and fresh

The sleepy of a cat and his happy purr with eyes closed

A phone call from Dad that made me smile

A city sunset

Independent confidence, taking care of myself all by myself, with a little help…

The feelings of excitement and fear watching a scary movie AND applying to finish that degree

Really nice vendors who are nice to talk to in the middle of a work day

A quiet evening on the patio, talking about life

The constant katydid rhythm, grateful it is several trees away and not right outside our window

Ice cream sundae with chocolate syrup and peanut butter sauce, to end a stressful day

A brand new quarter I had never seen before

Take time to notice all the usually unnoticed, simple things in life. Enjoy the never-ending hope that is available every day.

The stone guy who remembered my name, several years later

A new book that arrived by surprise, from the Tooth Fairy about the Tooth Fairy

A boss friend who made it through and is going to be stronger than ever

Watermelon

Big hibiscus flowers that announce, “Our mom doesn’t kill EVERYthing she plants.” Actually, I didn’t plant, but I claim them via Sam

And finally, I am grateful for Friday afternoons.