Each day we are given a new chance to make a difference in the world. Until we are gone, there is always a chance to find happiness and be grateful for what you have.
"I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." - Woody Allen
"To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. 
"To begin bringing gratitude into your life, you can deliberately meditate on all the things in your own life that help you or give you pleasure. You can also write a gratitude diary, posting pictures and writing about the things you feel grateful for each day. The holidays are a great time to express your gratitude to friends and family by writing cards and exchanging thoughtful, personal gifts. Baking cookies for neighbors or sharing food with the poor are other ways to express appreciation for the abundance of food that we have in this country. Gratitude can lead to feelings of love, appreciation, generosity, and compassion, which further open our hearts and help rewire our brains to fire in more positive ways." - Melanie Greenberg
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When it is 30-40 degrees out, I look back on some of the photos I took of our garden in past summers and the bounty derived therefrom. There is a joy that you only know by doing - of planting, tending and harvesting food from your own garden. It is still a bit early, but one or two more sunny weeks will see me out tilling and fertilizing in preparation for yet another great summer garden.
