“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” ~ Anatole France  I am grateful : To watch my son, now…

“Friends and good manners will carry you where money won’t go.” ~Margaret Walker I am grateful for: Small coincidences

“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.” ~ The 14th Dalai Lama   I am grateful for: The fire red beauty of certain maple…

“A person who angers you… conquers you.” ~ Elizabeth Kenny (paraphrased)   I am grateful for: People who energize others

“Learn to… be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.” ~ Henri-Frédéric Amiel I am grateful for: The inventor of leaf…

“Their issues are not your issues. ~ Iyanla Vanzant   I am grateful for: Fridays

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ~ Stephen R. Covey I am grateful for: A new day  

“Gratitude is an opener of locked-up blessings.” ~ Marianne Williamson   I am grateful for: Fall colors

“It’s so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to.” ~Annie Gottlier I am grateful for: Working with an old friend

“Perseverance is not a long race; It is many short races one after another.” ~ Walter Elliott I am grateful for: Having enjoyed NYC & “Beautiful” over the  weekend