Sunday, October 31, 2010

Gratitude for studying books online


Dear friends,
I am grateful to study books I read online with friends. I have mostly studied Julia Cameron's books on creativity and am doing The sound of paper at the moment. I have also done books on art online and it is wonderful to read along and do homework with friends. Do you study books online?
lots of love from susan in australia

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Gratitude for Sooty


Dear friends,
I had my beloved cat Sooty for 13 years. She was a stray and feral although I didn't realise. She wasn't very affectionate but would come on my bed every night to be with me. She died a few years ago and I still miss her like today. I have had a few pets but have none now except the neighbours cat and I will talk about him in another gratitude. Meanwhile I am grateful to have known Sooty. Tell me about the loss of your pet(s) and your gratitudes.
lots of love from susan in australia

Friday, October 29, 2010

Gratitude for fountains


Dear friends,
10 years ago we were in drought and the fountains in the city of Melbourne and elsewhere were turned off and emptied. we were told with global warming they would be unlikely to be ever working again. Not so. I was in the city this week and saw the fountains working. Blessed be. I was so pleased. We have had a lot of rain this winter and spring. I hope the fountains stay working for a long time to come. I am grateful for fountains that flow. Do you have fountains where you live?
lots of love from susan in australia

Thursday, October 28, 2010

gratitude for my 80 year plus friends

Dear friends,
I have a few friends who are 80 years old and more. I am amazed at how much energy they have. they go on monthly cruises, long hikes, swim, play tennis and do lots of voluntary work and socialising. As you know I have poor health at 55 years old and am amazed at what one can do in their 80s. Do you have lots of energy to do what you want?
lots of love from susan in australia

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Gratitude for a great dentist


Dear friends,
I did my six monthly visit to the dentist. Mine is a wonderful gentle, caring man. I get so nervous and have to have huge doses of pain killers just to have my teeth cleaned. I am so grateful for a great dentist. How are you with your dentist?
lots of love from susan in australia

Monday, October 25, 2010

Gratitude for the Hotel Windsor


Dear friends,
Had a chauffeur driven car to and from the Hotel Windsor to stay the night in a lovely old fashioned suite. a friend joined me and stayed the night as well which was a nice surprise. we had a lovely evening meal in the restaurant and breakfast in our dining room. It was fantastic and special and I am so grateful I could do it.
lots of love from susan in australia

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Gratitude for libraries


Dear friends,
I did my weekly trip to the local library. i am a librarian and have loved books ever since I was a child. i love that there are free libraries for people to go and get what they need. My library orders in most books I would like. Do you have a library close by? Do you go often?
lots of love from susan in australia