positive thinking – J. Schlenker

Kindness

When it seems like nothing else in life is working kindness can go a long way, from being kind to others and from kindness received. It’s one of the few things in the world that doesn’t necessarily involve money. Kindness can be offered in more than just word or deed. It is also body language. Continue reading “Kindness”

Thankful for Perfection in Whatever Form in May Take

Perfection means different things to different people. To me it’s my husband walking through the door every evening and seeing perfection in me even if I’m dressed in the sloppiest of attire with no make up as I usually am. It’s him telling me he’s so grateful I settled for him when it’s really theContinue reading “Thankful for Perfection in Whatever Form in May Take”

Inspired by Nature

I wrote this earlier, but we are once again at this point in Mother Nature’s cycle. Even though summer is my favorite season I’m thankful for all the seasons, as a different beauty unfolds in all of them. “When I discovered a new plant I sat down beside it for a minute or a dayContinue reading “Inspired by Nature”

Thankful for the Seasons

I asked my husband what season I am. He looked intently for a while and said summer. I knew he would say summer. The Wild Calls Lazily As Leo I came into the world, feet first, ready to run Not roaring, but gently purring into the sun When freckles are in full bloomContinue reading “Thankful for the Seasons”

Snowy Trek

Today I seriously bundled up and ventured out in the woods for an hour of hiking. Two pairs of socks, two pairs of gloves, two hats, two pairs of sweat pants, a wool sweater, sweatshirt and regular top along with a hooded coat was my attire – Michelin woman. It was somewhere around fifteen degrees. Continue reading “Snowy Trek”

Supporting My Habit

My husband supports my habit, and I’m thankful for that. On Friday I went into the hobby store for yarn, just one skein, for just one knitting project. However, the on sale bin was newly loaded with discontinued yarn, which I couldn’t resist. My thought process was all the knitting that would take place onContinue reading “Supporting My Habit”