things that brighten my day

bright pink gerbera daisies

snow days in the middle of the week

home from school

sleeping late

blueberry preserves that ting made from

the blueberries we picked this summer

gifts from students

and piles of journals and books

memories of the past

artwork by beatrice

felted pockets by jeannie thomma

reminders...

other things that brighten my day:

1. Will clearing off my car and snow-blowing

our huge driveway

2. Valerie's photo/text messages with

ganeshy vibes and buddha smiles

3. the possibility of a next trip to India...

4. getting time to work on my students' yearbook

and seeing all those wonderful smiley children

5. India inspired dance music

6. loving e-mails from new friends

7. feeling safe and well fed

8. working on my children's book idea

until the wee hours of the night

9. blogs than inspire
10. decaf vanilla nut creme tea