Gratitude Lately

Lately I’ve been grateful for September birthdays and those who celebrate my ‘virgo’ attributes.

I’m grateful for birthday memories.

And for our habit of going out of town to celebrate.

For pumpkins, traditions, and coffee.

I’ve been grateful for dates in downtown Woodstock with my Love.

And for all 35 has yet to hold.

Gratitude Lately

Lately I’ve been grateful for downtown murals.
For mishpacha who send photos when I miss Shabbat service.
For tie dye parties on the back porch.
For fruity sherbets.
And for yellow flowers.

It’s summer 2023, I currently have Covid for the third time (day three, mostly just a little congested now). I’m almost 35. I’ve begun to ponder what it means to be successful — what I want and why. So many contradictory things are true at the same time. Life is wonderful and hard and expensive and free.

I’m grateful for the journey.