Living In This World

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Amazing Privilege

Of Living In This World

(photo: the Yellowstone River as it runs through Paradise Valley in Montana)

Yellowstone National Park

Today I Am Grateful For...
Yellowstone National Park
(& the entire National Park system)

The Glorious Splendor of Autumn

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Glorious Splendor

Of Autumn

Yes, I know that yesterday I said I was grateful for the first snow of the season. It was and is true. And I am also really fond of autumn colors. So, since this is my blog I have the wonderful privilege of not having to choose between them. What can I say - I'm really grateful for LOTS of things.

First Snow

Today I Am Grateful For...

My First Snow

Of The Season

(photo: Helena Montana)

Dancing

Today I Am Grateful For...

Dancing

That Helps My Spirit

Fly Free

(with special thanks to Ian & the Spokane Ecstatic Dance Circle for an amazing evening)

Beauty That Shines Through Our Wounds

Today I Am Grateful For...

Beauty That Shines Through

Even Our Wounds

This Ever-Unfolding Mystery

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Delicious Mystery Of

This Ever-Unfolding Life

(photo: morning light above the fog on a hill south of Spokane)

This Place Where I Live

Today I Am Grateful For...

This Place Where I Live

(photo: the Spokane River as it runs through Spokane Valley Washington)

A Walk By The River

Today I Am Grateful For...

A Walk By The River

In The Fall Of The Year

Just Before Sunset

Change

Today I Am Grateful For...

Change

(photo: cottonwood tree near Abiquiu New Mexico)

The Richly Diverse Beauty Of This World

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Richly Diverse Beauty

Of This World

(photo: random rocks next to the reservoir behind Abiquiu Dam in New Mexico)

The Beauty I Find

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Beauty I Find

Wherever I Go

(photo: Rio Chama just west of Abiquiu New Mexico)

The Kindness Of Strangers

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Kindness Of Strangers

While visiting Camel Rock in New Mexico I accidentally dropped my wallet in the parking lot without realizing it. After leaving the area and traveling several miles down the road I received a phone call from the couple who found it. They waited while I returned to get it from them. Nothing was missing and they refused the money I offered as a thank you. Thank you Roberta wherever you are.

(photo: Camel Rock near Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Gracious Hospitality

Today I Am Grateful For . . .

Gracious Hospitality

(photo: Santa Fe in 2008)

Santa Fe

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Opportunity To Visit

Santa Fe

(photo: Santa Fe, New Mexico - from a visit in 2008)

Days That End Like This

Today I Am Grateful For...

Days That End

Like This

(photo: just before sunset as seen from a hill just south of Spokane)

Still More Autumn Splendor

Today I Am Grateful For...

Still More

Autumn Splendor

(photo: the Japanese Gardens at Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill)

Autumn's Splendor

Today I Am Grateful For...

Autumn’s Splendor

(photo: California Buckeyes in Yakima Washington)

My Brother

Today I Am Grateful For...

My Brother

(photo: Warren & Roger Lynn

at the Sprague Lake Rest Stop on I-90 in eastern Washington.

Photo taken by Susan Allred.)

A Path To Walk

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Gift Of A Path To Walk

And Partners To Walk It With

And The Guidance Of Spirit

All Along The Way

(photo: the Santa Rosa style labyrinth located at

Veradale United Church of Christ in Spokane Valley Washington)

Simple Beauty

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Simple Beauty

That Lays Hidden In Plain Sight

Right Beneath My Feet

Amazing Diversity Of Gifts

Today I Am Grateful For . . .

The Amazing Diversity Of Gifts

That Enrich My Life

* * * * *

The Next Gratitude Will Be Posted On Thursday, October 10th

(photo: assorted grasses in the perennial garden at Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill)

Small Gifts Of Wonder

Today I Am Grateful For...

Small Gifts Of Wonder

That Fill My Life With Blessing

Transitional Moments

Today I Am Grateful...

For Transition Moments

When Anything Can Happen

And The Fact That

Every Moment

Is Such A Moment

(photo: sunset at the Spokane River)

Each And Every Sunset

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Amazing Gift Of

Each & Every Sunset

(photo: sunset as seen from Spokane Valley Washington)

Surprising Glimpses Of Creativity

Today I Am Grateful for...

Surprising Glimpses Of Creativity

(photo: street art on the side of a building in Spokane Washington)

The Blessing Of Good Friends

Today I Am Grateful For...

The Blessing Of Good Friends

The Right Place At The Right Time

Today I Am Grateful For...

Being In The Right Place

At The Right Time

With My Camera

(photo: sunset as seen from the south edge of Spokane Valley Washington)