A recent thread on a discussion board asked about people's favorite things. As I read through the replies, my grumbly morning turned into a good day. I consider that a great service indeed!
These are just a few of mine:
-the first whiff of thawed earth in early spring
-the smell of fallen leaves in autumn
-the smell of water, especially approaching an unseen lake through trees
-the smell of laundry fresh from the sunshine
-August chorus of crickets and cicadas
-spring and summer harmony of frogs
-early morning birdsong
-the clean scent of chrysanthemum leaves
-the green scent of tomato vines
-the reflection of rippled water on a white cottage ceiling
-slight dampness of bedsheets in a beach cottage
-morning dew on bare feet
-crackle of a campfire
-woodsmoke
-the scent of snow on the wind
-joyous airport arrivals (whether I know them or not)
-freckles on my son's nose
Please share yours. I'll post them. Perhaps I'll have a weekly appreciation day. We can all use more gratitude in our lives!
