Things I am Grateful for Today:

-last night we had the most awesome blueberries from our local grocery store.
-clean bedding. Isn't it wonderful to go to bed on clean sheets and blankets?!
-last night's reading fodder "The Five People You meet in Heaven"... by Mitch Albom
-being able to work in the studio... even though it's really cold out (ie: thank the gods for portable heaters).
-paint. Ok. I mentioned on facebook that I had only ever done 1 painting in my entire life.... and that I was petrified to try. Well, last night (while I was looking for something else).... I found a complete (new) set of watercolor paints... AND paper. I guess I have no excuse now.
-granola. We bought a box of Kashi cereal on a whim... it's REALLY good.
-spending time with my daughter... looking at photos she took after the last snowfall.
-putting out compost (fresh veggie bits and such) for the local critters and the garden.... and seeing all the tracks in the am.
-realizing that we haven't had garbage pick-up for almost 3 1/2 months... and that we've only accumulated 1 bag of actual garbage... and 4 of recycling.
-my Brina when she stretches full out on the couch... and heaves a contented sigh :)