Last week marked the end of my consulting at Adello. What started as a month, turned out to be nine months. I may be asked back after the New Year, but for now, it’s goodbye. I kept it low-profile because, well, you know, who wants to say goodbye, if it’s not real. Still, a strawberry shortcake piled high with whipped cream frosting and the most lovely card ever, and I left feeling so, so seen and appreciated. [tweetthis]I do strive for kindness. Not a bad goal to continue into 2018.[/tweetthis]
Here are a few more things, in no particular order that remind me how blessed my life is:
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Rez Book Club: A group of friends who like to read and who also care enough to spread kindness.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] A freelance writing job where I meet all so many kind and inspiring people.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Christmas decoration: Inside and outside of houses, filling the world around me with light and hope.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] NixPlay photo frame: A year-in-review wakes up for me as I walk by and reminds me of all the people, places, and things that fill up my life.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] A cold that caught me, kept me home from my siblings’ Christmas celebration and forced me to rest. Not that I enjoy illness, but sometimes my body needs to say “halt” in ways that I cannot ignore. I may take a nap this afternoon, just to let my body know I am still listening.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] The TV show “Orville:” A little bit sci-fi, a little bit comedy, a whole lot of social commentary. This one really stuck in my mind.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Suet and seed at the bird feeder: The social order in the bird world is quite fascinating
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Grandchildren in Holiday pageants: Tonight is the last one.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Church choirs and Christmas carols, everywhere I go.
[icon name=”bell-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Christmas Pajama making: Sewing reminds me of Mom, grandkids, Christmas, and 4-H all at once. What a potpourri of memories. And I always have a helper. I love it.
