“Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind.” ~ Amit Ray   I am grateful for: Adirondack time  

“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” ~Jennifer Lee   I am grateful for: My friends and their wives

“If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I am grateful for: Small imrovements

“Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.” ~ Dodinsky I am grateful for: Just being

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. “ ~ Robert Brault I am grateful for: Time fishing with good friends

“Endeavor to see the good in every situation.”       I am grateful for: Time on the water

“It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” ~ Mae Jemison…

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” ~ Dalai Lama I am grateful for: For books

“Life is school and problems are simply part of the curriculum.”   i am grateful for: My beautiful wife Kate, our wedding was 35 years ago today

“Life is school and problems are simply part of the curriculum.”   I am grateful for : Glass water