Today I am thankful for the seemingly lost art of sending and receiving letters. We certainly live in an age when electronic communication via e-mail and text and instant messaging seems to be preferred, and oftentimes for good reason. There are many instances when we need to send and receive information quickly, just as there …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #177
Today I am thankful for orchids. Orchids are some of the most beautiful and unique flowers on the planet. They are soft yet fairly resilient, attractive yet unpretentious, endearing and inviting. In many ways, they remind me of me, and no I do not say that in an attempt to toot my own horn or …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #176
Today I am thankful for hummus, and not just any hummus, but the hummus that is served with a grilled pita, tomato and feta cheese crumbles at the Olive & Ivy Restaurant. I must admit that the thought of eating hummus did not appeal to me prior to my first visit to that restaurant. Every …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #175
Today I am thankful for bacon. Sure, bacon is a simple food item in the sense that it is common and generally easy to find. Yet it is also complex in the sense that it comes in so many varieties, boasts different flavors, and adds such fullness of flavor to any side dish or entree. …
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