I am grateful for...

...blood coursing through my veins.

I am grateful for...

legs that work

lungs that work

eyes that work

a mind that works

Or maybe three or four...

I know why this feels so disturbing. I was trying to remember when I've felt this way before -- and identified it -- once more in my work life and twice in my personal life. I really don't deal with control freaks well.

So, I am grateful to have spent a lot of time working on myself to rein in those tendencies in me. And I am grateful to have found myself surrounded by so many good, loving, supportive people -- who just want me to be me.

On one finger...

You know what I am grateful for in this moment? That in the almost-13-year career with my company, I can count the number of the micro-managing control freaks who try to treat me like the incompetent help on one finger. 

So, I am going to attempt to focus on the hundreds and hundreds of wonderful people I have worked with.

And I am going to soothe myself with the thought that some people's own worst punishment for their crazy behavior is having to live with themselves.

I am grateful for...

Blue skies and sun
Conversation with my hubby
Wikipedia and thumbnail histories
Breakfast

I am grateful for...

finished projects
more work ahead
rest
pesto mayo and pickled onions
chair dancing
caffeine
friends
job
home
corn chowder and crusty bread

thankful for...

longing...seasonal, creative, lustful, loving