One of my dear colleagues, Lissa Lee, issued a request to list your favorite things as a way to beat the February doldrums. It does make you smile to stop and make such a list! So here goes, a random compilation of things that bring me joy - in no particular order.
* The sound of my daughters' laughter- especially if they are playing with one another.
* Hearing "I love you Mommy (Mom in the case of Lily)"
* Fresh flowers- the scent, the look- simply glorious
* My faith and knowing that all will be OK and work out as it should.
* A great book...a good book for that matter- the written word in general.
* Cooking and baking
* The smell of baking cookies or bread
* Music - any variety...
* A smooth commute
* Travel
* Dark chocolate
* Art- paintings, sculpture..- especially Lynne Fischer's work!
* How I feel after exercise
* A great night's sleep - is there anything sweeter than waking up and looking at the clock to realize it is not yet time to get up and you can snooze some more.
* Being in the arms of a good man
* A new cookbook
* The ocean -the beach brings me sanity
* The holidays - any work but the Christmas season is my favorite
* A gorgeous Spring day with warm sunshine on my face
* A gorgeous Fall day - colorful foliage
* Snow on Christmas morning - in moderation
* Barnes and Noble
* The Food Network - it soothes me..kind of like ESPN does for men
* My amazing friends and family
* Fresh herbs
* A glass (of two) of good wine
* Prayer
* A cup of tea - especially peppermint- it is like drinking a candy cane.
* A pedicure - complete with a wonderful foot massage!
* Going to the movies
* Laughter
* Having someone in my life to take care of.
* Having someone in my life to love.
* The ability to feel deeply...to cry..and to laugh
* Colleagues, volunteers and a staff team who are amazing and dedicated and have my back.
* Watching a staff person whom I have hired blossom and grow beyond what they thought they could do.
Now - go make your list!!
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