How did 2018 go by so quickly? As has become a tradition, I’m joining Dawn Landau’s positive affirmation challenge (my words 😉 ) You can find the directions here on her post. Do set your timer. I did and was surprised that in 15 minutes I exceeded 50 things I was thankful for and when the timer went off I really wasn’t finished. I named a few names but could name so many more. The number order has nothing to do with importance. This is totally stream of consciousness. 

I dare you to join the fun. I double dare you!!! 

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Thank you, Dawn for doing this again. 😀 

And for another perspective here’s my friend Susan’s list. 

1. My re connection with my brother in 2018
2. Healthy food
3. Water in which to swim
4. I’m 65 and can still do a cartwheel
5. Dancing
6. Good friends
7. Blogging friends
8. Going on 7 years of Friday Fictioneers
9. A car to drive
10. A comfortable bed to sleep in
11. My sons
12. My daughters in law
13. My granddaughters
14. A computer on which to write
15. Jigsaw puzzles online
16. My elliptical machine
17. My God who loves me, and understands me when I’m at my worst
18. A cell phone that keeps me connected
19. Languages – I wish I were more fluent in Spanish and Hebrew than I am
20. My new book of illustrations and short stories –My dream book
21. Watercolors
22. My rapidograph pen that has never failed me.
23. The friends I’ve made through blogging
24. The ability to write
25. The ability to paint
26. Art fairs
27. Being alive and still pursuing dreams
28. Breathing
29. Eating
30. My imagination
31. Great hats
32. The color purple, of course
33. Books to read
34. Chaim Potok
35. Did I mention my brother with whom I made a major reconnection this past year?
36. Spending the holiday with my youngest son in Chicago
37. The ability and opportunity to read Torah from the scroll
38. Teaching Hebrew
39. My Hispanic Hebrew students who help me with my Spanish
40. Gluten free options for pizza
41. Coffee, strong and black
42. Cheese which goes great with wine
43. Soft sheets on my bed
44. Scented candles – patchouli is my favorite
45. My desktop easel that serves me well
46. My husband Jan of 47 years
47. Ozarks Writers League where I’ve met agents and found wonderful mentors
48. My sister in law who has put up with my brother for over 35 years.
49. The opportunity to visit them in North Carolina this past year
50. Drawing and painting with granddaughter Olive
51. My 5 speed 2011 Chevy Cruz that’s paid for and still running
52. Being retired from cake decorating and sign making
53. The friends I’ve made and kept from those years of working at Hy-Vee grocery
54. Days I don’t put on makeup and stay in my PJ’s all day
55. Skype that allows me to chat with friends overseas
56. The internet that has made the world a little smaller and given me the opportunity to connect with people of other races and belief systems
57. Potatoes
58. Chocolate
59. My wonderful female doctor who I’ve been seeing for 20 years
60. Continued recovery from major depression and anorexia (a little too recovered)
61. Paper to paint on
62. Good neighbors to share wine and laughter with, Bud and Cindi you know you are
63. My beautiful home
64. Fresh herbs that add so much to food
65. My hunky dory best friend, Regina