Gratitude Post #6

Alas, we have reached the final week of gratitude posts. I hope you have enjoyed this tradition as much as I have. I also hope this has helped you to see your life with a little better perspective. Let's all commit to stay more aware of the good in our lives and help to share that with others. Week 6, here goes:

1. I am grateful to be physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy and fit
2. I am grateful to have a beautiful family to share my life with
3. I am grateful to have crossed paths with so many wonderful people
4. I am grateful for all of the vocational opportunities I have
5. I am grateful for the perspective I have gained from some trying experiences in my life

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Holiday season. Take the time to share joy and happiness with anyone you come across. This is one way we can all make a difference.

Gratitude Post #5

Wow, this is #5! Unbelievable, for this project there is one more post next week. I'll say it again, but thanks to everyone who has participated. Maybe we can think of something for the upcoming holiday season? I, for one, will be posting tips every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so stay posted! So on with the gratitude!

1. I am grateful to be able to connect with people through collective gratitude
2. I am grateful to have so much support in pursuing my dreams
3. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to live in so many places in our beautiful country
4. I am grateful so many people are willing to share their experiences in order to benefit others
5. In deference to my blog post yesterday, I am grateful for my chickens!

I look forward to reading your posts soon!

Gratitude Post #4

In this, my latest installment of the Gratitude post, I am going to focus on some aspects of my work that I absolutely love. I can’t wait to see yours!

1. I am grateful to be in a line of work that allows me to build lasting relationships with some extremely interesting people
2. I am grateful I constantly have the opportunity to provide support and guidance to folks who are always looking for ways to improve themselves
3. I am grateful my job involves a lot of laughter
4. I am grateful I get the constant reminder that no matter what I place value on, my success and happiness will ultimately be defined by the relationships I build and maintain
5. I am grateful I get to share my thoughts of gratitude with you because I know for right now we are connected by appreciation

I hope you get the opportunity to pass it on. The more people we have thinking about gratitude, the better.

Raised Bed Update

It's been a little while since I've given a raised bed update, so here goes. As always, the video version is below.

In our raised beds we have planted lettuce, carrots, radishes, spinach, turnips, onions, mustard greens, broccoli, and brussels sprouts. So far we have eaten lettuce and radishes. We are looking forward to harvesting more soon. It is a joy to extend our growing season, I love having fresh produce from our yard.

We also have four chickens and this week they have begun laying eggs. Our urban homesteading adventure has taken off and we are very excited! BTW, I am a big fan of autumn in Georgia and have included a couple of bonus photos.

Gratitude Post #3

As a reminder to all of you, I am continuing a tradition I learned about last year from Tia Graham. The tradition is posting a five item gratitude list every Wednesday up toThanksgiving. So far there are several others joining in, so enjoy reading, and hopefully participating, in the spread of gratitude. Here's my list for the week:

1. I am grateful there are so many ways to meet and connect with people today
2. I am grateful I have had the opportunity to attend several events this year at which I have met so many new and fantastic people
3. I am grateful for the smell, taste, and effect of my absolute favorite beverage......COFFEE!!!!
4. I am grateful to be alive at a time when there are so many technological breakthroughs
5. I am grateful for my wife's discovery and research in to urban homesteading. The garden and the chickens have provided many family bonding opportunities and endless entertainment!

I can't wait to read your lists, they are an inspiration!