7-3-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Sharing the rest of my Cheerios with the raccoons who come to tidy up underneath the bird feeders every night at sunset
That moment in the evening when the fireflies rise up out of the grass
Abstract embroidery in rainbow colors
Bringing fresh water to the cats and the chickens
Turning on the AC in the bedroom = a comfortable night’s rest
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🛌🌖
7-2-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
That dopamine rush after cutting the field behind the house (which I wasn’t going to do yesterday because of the heat)
Solid, achievable goals
My tai chi practice getting better
Learning frugality from mom and dad
Working on building my second birdbath
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🐦⬛☀️
7-1-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
The cooling breeze while I was out on the mower yesterday afternoon
Reconnecting with Allie on book cover designs and new granola labels
Pan-seared sesame ginger tofu over rice, with steamed broccoli tossed in a lemon tahini dressing
Porch time with the cats just before sunset
Trying—and enjoying—new art forms
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🎨🌅
6-30-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Cobbling together a decent bird bath from a stoneware pedestal and a thrift store ceramic deep dish pie plate
Cowbirds perched on the feeder shepherd’s hook like black pearls on a necklace
Tiny one-inch journals to assemble and cure
Seeing how long I can go before turning on the AC
Ice packs and a cold wet washcloth on my neck just before bedtime
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🐝🧊
6-29-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
The power coming back on after only being out for two hours, and my sleeping through most of it
My first iced lavender matcha latte of the season
How the sun finds a thicket in the woods and deems it worthy of godlike illumination
Dew-drenched spider webs defying gravity
A weekend marathon of bookbinding
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈☀️🎨🐝
6-28-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
How prayer opens the soul
Happy bird frenzy at the feeders
A visit from Katie later today
Making books out of pretty much anything
The lush, jungle-feel of the land in the rain and humidity (and I’ve been to jungles…)
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🐝🌧️
6-27-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Lingering in bed after a soothing rain shower, no hurry to be anywhere or do anything
Check-in calls from healthcare providers after appointments
Feeding all my birds
Visiting with Rebecca and Sarah last night, dreaming big dreams
How rainy and overcast days are just made for studio time
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🖼️🛌🌧️
6-26-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
How emotional self-awareness gives me more options and opportunities
Fridays = housecleaning and quiche-making day
The skills I’ve taught myself
Pantry cooking (using only what I have on hand)
Different sunrises every morning, like fingerprints
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🌅
6-25-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
My sister’s sourdough bread, toasted and buttered generously
How the land changes minute by minute, so subtly and with no pretense or fanfare
Fresh air reaching every corner in the house
A pale moon to catch my eye in the middle of the night
The worlds I’ll explore and create today
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🎨🖼️
6-24-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Catching a glimpse of an owl’s feathered legs as it flew deeper into the woods toward the rising sun
The baby deer by the creek that looked me square in the eyes while mama stood alert nearby
Getting to do what I’ve always loved doing—being on and with the land as the day unfolds
Healing slowly and gently
Apple and smoked Gouda sausage on mixed greens with poppyseed dressing
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈☀️🐝🌳
6-23-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
A healthcare team with solid skills, compassion, and steady hands
Uninterrupted sleep
Finding a bag of cat toys I forgot I had
A thick peanut butter and berry smoothie with oats, cacao nibs, and maple syrup
Yesterday’s soothing and much needed rain
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🛌🌧️
6-21-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
A batch of golden granola, made with golden milk spice blend—turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, and ginger
Knowing what I have, humbly
Two trays of mocha granola in the oven
A potpourri of fun projects to tackle today, most of which are outside
Italian white beans with olive oil, basil, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, and a generous sprinkle of feta, perfect for dipping with toasted sourdough
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🥖
6-20-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
The septic tank pumped out and working as it should
A lovely surprise visit with dear friends Nora and Judy that included ice cream 🍦
Perfectly timed errands
A new little niece or nephew on the way
Dark sweet cherries on sale and just delicious
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🍼👶
6-19-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
A really messy and delicious egg sandwich with sharp white cheddar cheese, avocado, and cashew cream spread
The basil pesto chicken salad from Kroger’s deli, wrapped in romaine and a gluten free tortilla
Putting finishing touches on the upstairs guest room/office
Tink tucked into the crook of my arm this morning, for a long time
A good go around with the weed whip this morning
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈
6-18-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Honeycomb communities
How conversations with my dear friend Matt always leave me feeling like I can do anything
Merciful storms that rolled across the land overnight, refreshing the air
Finding my umbrella
All the different kinds of clouds
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈☁️🌤️🌥️
6-17-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Watching two baby raccoons scuttle across the walking path
White wild yarrow thick in the fields
Plans to visit with dear friend Rhonda next month
How summertime means late dinners, lingering over drinks and good conversation, and thunderstorms
Leftover grilled shrimp with rice, mango, pineapple salsa, and a sprinkle of cilantro
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈☀️🧚
6-16-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
Fig and honey goat cheese on toast
Spearing chunks of juicy watermelon on a fork
Granola flavors restocked for the week
Treats from Trader Joe’s
Driving over the bridge across Hoover Dam on the way home from work
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈☀️⛵️
6-15-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
When imagination becomes reality
A really slick haircut that shows off my earrings better
How the temperature drops 20 degrees right before a storm
And watching it roll across the sky from west to east with such majesty
Recalling family memories with Mike
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🐝☀️
6-14-2026
Good morning dear friends—today, I’m grateful for…
A quiet morning of granola-making and enjoying the cool breeze
Creamy cashew spread from Portia’s cafe
Working outside before breakfast in a gentle rain
Lunch and encouragement with Joyce
Rosemary and garlic infused olive oil
What are you grateful for today?🇺🇦☮️🏕📚🌈🤟🐈⬛🏳️🌈🐝🧈