It’s pouring rain outside. Again. It’s a chilly 50 degrees. Again. If I let it, my mood would slip into Darth Vader darkness.
My counter attack is a crack of Indiana Jones’ whip and a concentrated effort on thankfulness.
Things to be thankful for:
- Coffee, and more coffee.
- Josh Abbott Band, Chris LeDoux, Bleu Edmondson.
- A forecast filled with 60s and sunshine.
- Supportive people.
- New ideas, fresh dreams.
- That dirt-digging, cow-chasing, furry friend of mine.
- Conversations. The funny ones. The hard ones. The real ones.
- Dirt (mud?) roads.
- The bigger picture.
- The process of letting go.
- Cheese! It’s a food group.
- Where I live.
- Time in the saddle.
- Capturing moments like this. –}
- Publication design. Web design. Graphic design.
- Cowboy boots.
- Manual transmissions, pickup trucks and four-wheel drive.
- Bonfires and backroads.
- Rural life. Great neighbors.
- Laughter and living.
What are you thankful for?
I think I’m pretty close to Darth Vader Darkness too! Last night my truck broke down while I was on my way home with a trailer loaded down with hay. This year has not been going well. First my grandmother died, then my horse coliced and almost had to be put down, 3rd time this year the truck has had problems and gone to the shop, my dog is sick and I’m on the verge of insanity, lol. (That’s an insane laugh) I’m trying to think of things I’m thankful for but right now it’s a little hard. I know all situations could be worse minus my grandmother passing that was as bad as it gets, but dang when is my luck going to turn around! :/
Wow! No wonder you are bordering on Darth Vader darkness. Keep in there, and keep on truckin’ (well, if you can get your truck fixed anyway…) Thinking of you!
Ha! Your post is chuck full of great things to be thankful for … I’m thankful I just found this blog via a tweet. Your photos are really good and being a fan/online subscriber of DRDM, I expect I’ll be having a visit here now and then.
~M
Thanks, Marcia! I’m thankful you stopped by.