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Tell Me Something Good That Happened To You Today
When I was in San Francisco last weekend, I stayed with my friend who’s a coveted fashion designer. Her collection is beautiful. As I was packing to return home, she pulled a skirt from her closet that she’s never worn. It’s too small for her now, but fits me perfectly.
Tell me something good that has happened to you lately.
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After years of not attending any church services, last weekend I visited a church that has promise of being an inclusive community. I’m going to take it slow, but I’m excited to go back this week. It’s hard to find an open-minded, inclusive church! Fingers crossed. 🙂
That’s a big step. I hope you’ll be able to find meaning and community there. Being a part of my synagogue has been a transformative experience. It’s the nexus for so much that is good in my life in L.A.
My new niece was born on Sunday!
That’s GREAT news. Congratulations Aunt L.
I just got a free sandwich at Starbucks!
How did that happen?
Right place, right time! The staff made a mistake on a prior sandwich order, then asked if I ate bacon and gouda (of course!) So I was the lucky recipient of a sandwich. Good thing, because I was hungry for lunch and didn’t bring anything to eat. I walked in to work that morning (~2.6 miles–not long, but not short, plus it’s warmer than usual here this November). It was good fortification for the walk home.
That’s a fortuitous day. How was the sandwich?
Something good that has happened to me lately — Last night was another day I went to bed sober, and I woke up today alive and ready to take on the day. Alcoholism is I have struggled with, mostly privately, and through the program of AA, I’ve learned to live one day at a time and try to have gratitude daily. In a really strange way, this has helped me tremendously over the last week since the election. Gosh, has it only been a week?! Anyways, as cheesy as it may sound, I can work on TODAY and live today right. It helps me not worry about what the next 4 years might look like. This is not to say that I don’t try to take the right action today that will positively affect the future, of course I do. But thinking of “just for today” helps me not get too overwhelmed.
Thanks for trusting us with this, Lola. I really appreciate it.
We had three gorgeous fall days in Boston last weekend, and I went for many sunlit walks surrounded by gorgeous foliage.
Are there still leaves on the trees?
I was asked to help with the lighting for our community youth theater production. Art saved me when I was a kid, and I’m glad to pay it forward.
What kind of art do you like to do?
Writing, music, and crafting (especially knitting). I’m a theater fan too, but I have no talent for the stage.
Are you knitting something right now?
Wendy,
I think last weekend was the grand finale. There’s not much left now. But we’ve had some lovely sunsets (at 4:30 pm!).
Days feel so short right now. I’m turning the lights on earlier and earlier.