~RIP Maya Angelou~ to honor her….I share one of my favorite quotes of hers.

“You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.”

Today, I was grateful to have awarded this gentleman the 2014 Kelly Jeanne Thompson Memorial Scholarship. He embodied what we look for in a student-a girl or boy scout, academic acheiver, and community servicer. We wish him well in his educational pursuits and look forward to honoring Kelly’s spirit with this legacy.

Who did you honor today?

Happy Memorial Day!! THANK YOU to all of the men and women who have served our country and whom protect our freedom. I am eternally grateful!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUCE!!! You are such a giving, caring, inspirational, and thoughtful man! I am SO grateful for your presence in my life for the last 27 years. I appreciate all of your support, education, and encouragement. You are a true gift!

And…..we’re making great progress on the project. It’s moving along and we are seeing results. This is an enormous project and am pleased to see that an end is in sight….quite a bit away but progress none-the-less. I’m thankful for movement!

What progress are you making in your life?

Happy Friday and what a happy day it was. I was able to spend time celebrating a birthday of a dear friend who is such an amazing individual. I just love her but most of all I’m thankful for her!

(PS-She’s the beauty in the middle)

Today was a wonderful day to make great progress on an outdoor painting project. I’m grateful for this gorgeous weather and to be able to spend time moving forward.

What was wonderful about your day today?

Today, I took a few moments (OK, more than a few) to visually experience the beauty of my environment and appreciate what I saw. I encapsulated how each view, each perspective, and each sight was highlighted so nicely with the gorgeous sun. I also encountered this video which I felt was appropriate for a day like today. Enjoy and don’t forget to appreciate all of the beauty around us.

GOOD NEWS…….I love hearing good news and especially grateful for news that make my life easier and my path shorter.

What news are you grateful for today?