Sometimes you see something or read something that moves you. I read a story about someone's attempt at running 100 miles and what went on before during and after and the feelings of not being defeated. It's just one of many stories that you read and really makes you think or feel something that you hadn't thought about before. Or maybe you change your mind about something you thought wasn't possible, something you had tried before.
I'm grateful every time I come across some inspiration.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
2-26-2012 Road Trips
Yesterday's main activity was supposed to be kayaking. Instead, it ended up being more about spending time in the front of my truck with four other people - my brother Jim, my Dad, and number one and two sons.
It had sort of a road trip feel. It was either raining or threatening rain. We stopped in Weeki Wachee spur of the moment because I remembered they had kayak rentals there and the river is crystal clear - but we were too late.
Onto Homosassa Springs to the kayak rental place - but it was too rainy.
Then over to Homosassa Springs park entrance, followed by a short drive to the other entrance.
We spent a couple hours there then headed home (about another hour drive), and the skies cleared and temps warmed up as we approached home.
I thought about other road trips - like the time we had to drive to Miami to get a last minute passport - it was our first and so far only trip there. Both sons loved that trip. Again, it is the journey and enjoying the stuff that happens between the two points and the time spent together.
I am grateful for road trips.
It had sort of a road trip feel. It was either raining or threatening rain. We stopped in Weeki Wachee spur of the moment because I remembered they had kayak rentals there and the river is crystal clear - but we were too late.
Onto Homosassa Springs to the kayak rental place - but it was too rainy.
Then over to Homosassa Springs park entrance, followed by a short drive to the other entrance.
We spent a couple hours there then headed home (about another hour drive), and the skies cleared and temps warmed up as we approached home.
I thought about other road trips - like the time we had to drive to Miami to get a last minute passport - it was our first and so far only trip there. Both sons loved that trip. Again, it is the journey and enjoying the stuff that happens between the two points and the time spent together.
I am grateful for road trips.
2-25-2012 Airport Adventures
I've always loved airports for some reason (ok, there are some airports I don't love going to - but the concept of airports I love).
My brother was flying down for a business trip with an extra day beforehand to come and visit. His flight was cancelled, and then switched to come into Tampa at 12:15 am instead of to Orlando. So, I said I could pick him up. The boys wanted to come, also. I said ok. We were all staying up late to wait to leave for the airport. Then just after 11:00 I checked the flight status - delayed until 1:00 am.
My youngest son - a sometimes surprising voice of reason said shouldn't we be getting sleep before kayaking tomorrow? Yes, I was already thinking the same thing. Sorry boys, I'd better go by myself this time.
I was tired when I got to the airport but had made a cup of coffee just before leaving the house.
My brother arrived a few minutes early (for the new late time), and we were home, and I was in bed before 2:00.
It's life, it's the stuff that happens, it can be tiring and upsetting or it can be something fun (although maybe not in a way you want to do every day!!).
I'm grateful for airport adventures.
My brother was flying down for a business trip with an extra day beforehand to come and visit. His flight was cancelled, and then switched to come into Tampa at 12:15 am instead of to Orlando. So, I said I could pick him up. The boys wanted to come, also. I said ok. We were all staying up late to wait to leave for the airport. Then just after 11:00 I checked the flight status - delayed until 1:00 am.
My youngest son - a sometimes surprising voice of reason said shouldn't we be getting sleep before kayaking tomorrow? Yes, I was already thinking the same thing. Sorry boys, I'd better go by myself this time.
I was tired when I got to the airport but had made a cup of coffee just before leaving the house.
My brother arrived a few minutes early (for the new late time), and we were home, and I was in bed before 2:00.
It's life, it's the stuff that happens, it can be tiring and upsetting or it can be something fun (although maybe not in a way you want to do every day!!).
I'm grateful for airport adventures.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2-24-2012 Hot Apple Pies
From McDonald's of course! 2 for $1.00 or $0.89 for 1. So, for an extra 0.11 I can buy a second one and give it away to someone who appreciates that small act. Then I get to eat the other one. I go way back with these pies (although I sometimes miss the old kind of greasy and flaky crust they used to have!).
Yes, today I bought two of these, I'm grateful for hot apple pies from McDonald's!!
Yes, today I bought two of these, I'm grateful for hot apple pies from McDonald's!!
2-23-2012 Coffee
Especially black coffee, just coffee. The caffeine is a big part but it's not the only part. Sometimes, the right cup of coffee at the right time can really change my outlook. It's a taste experience and an act of deliberate enjoyment (if done right).
It's a little thing and a big thing.
I'm grateful for coffee!!
Why not??
It's a little thing and a big thing.
I'm grateful for coffee!!
Why not??
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2-22-2012 Pancakes
I am grateful for pancakes.
I've always liked pancakes and they are easy to make and there's a million variations of ingredients. Once upon a time I was under the impression that there was something "magical" about the box of pancake mix, something that you couldn't do yourself (this is true in some ways if you wanted to use the exact same ingredients down to the last additive and preservative!).
But, fortunately, my wife broke me of that habit and set me straight (and btw, her pancake making skills have improved exponentially over the years!)
Last night when I got home from work I felt like having pancakes, so I started making up the batter.
Whoops! forgot to check to see if we had eggs. No eggs, no problem, they were ok without them - not perfect but still ok.
Another type of pancakes I've enjoyed are "healthy" ones from Body For Life - they contain eggs, oatmeal, and cottage cheese instead of flour and the usual stuff.
Of course, there are also pancakes you get out at a restaurant like Cracker Barrel or Perkins.
There have been some diners here and there that I've stopped at for some great pancakes. There was a diner near University of Rochester called "Pat and Sandy's" which had great pancakes. They also served pancakes in the snack bar inside the Commons, they were good and cheap - only $0.85 (but that was circa 1988).
Yes, definitely grateful for pancakes - especially since they go well with syrup
I've always liked pancakes and they are easy to make and there's a million variations of ingredients. Once upon a time I was under the impression that there was something "magical" about the box of pancake mix, something that you couldn't do yourself (this is true in some ways if you wanted to use the exact same ingredients down to the last additive and preservative!).
But, fortunately, my wife broke me of that habit and set me straight (and btw, her pancake making skills have improved exponentially over the years!)
Last night when I got home from work I felt like having pancakes, so I started making up the batter.
Whoops! forgot to check to see if we had eggs. No eggs, no problem, they were ok without them - not perfect but still ok.
Another type of pancakes I've enjoyed are "healthy" ones from Body For Life - they contain eggs, oatmeal, and cottage cheese instead of flour and the usual stuff.
Of course, there are also pancakes you get out at a restaurant like Cracker Barrel or Perkins.
There have been some diners here and there that I've stopped at for some great pancakes. There was a diner near University of Rochester called "Pat and Sandy's" which had great pancakes. They also served pancakes in the snack bar inside the Commons, they were good and cheap - only $0.85 (but that was circa 1988).
Yes, definitely grateful for pancakes - especially since they go well with syrup
2-21-2012 My Job
I have a good job, a good office to work at with people I get along with and respect and I receive respect and dignity despite some of my quirks which some people might not get. There are low points here and there and times of great pressure, but there are many good points, too.
There have been some days when I need to bring the kids with me to the office, it doesn't happen too often but it's great that I'm able to do it now and then. Not ever for the entire day, but maybe up to half a day, they sit in a nearby conference room and do something to keep them busy. They'll come by my office to ask me a question, or I'll go over to check on them. We can get a snack from the kitchen. They are well behaved when they come here because I think I have made it clear that this is a privilege.
I won't go into every last thing that I am grateful for about my job, but, yes I am grateful for my job.
There have been some days when I need to bring the kids with me to the office, it doesn't happen too often but it's great that I'm able to do it now and then. Not ever for the entire day, but maybe up to half a day, they sit in a nearby conference room and do something to keep them busy. They'll come by my office to ask me a question, or I'll go over to check on them. We can get a snack from the kitchen. They are well behaved when they come here because I think I have made it clear that this is a privilege.
I won't go into every last thing that I am grateful for about my job, but, yes I am grateful for my job.
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