“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” ~William James I am grateful for: Time up north

“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” ~ Dolly Parton  How about you? I am grateful for: Having the right tools for a repair

“Real strength is not just a condition of one’s muscle, but a tenderness in one’s spirit.” ~ McCallister Dodds I am grateful for: Needed rain

“Most people fail in life not because they aim to high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.” ~ Michelangelo   I am grateful for: The opportunities…

“There is a choice you have to make, in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice YOU make, makes you.” ~Anon I am grateful…

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward   I am grateful for: Leaf blowers and Sunday dinners

“The sign of a beautiful person is that they always see beauty in others.” ~ Omar Suleiman   I am grateful for: My friend Brad… after all these years the…

“Our similarities bring us to a common ground; our differences allow us to be fascinated by each other.” ~ Tom Robbins   I am grateful for: All the guys pulling…

“Live today. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. Just today. Inhabit your moments. Don’t rent them out to tomorrow.” ~ Jerry Spinelli   I am grateful for : My family and this…

“A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives.” ~ Jackie Robinson I am grateful for: The quiet of morning