Monday, November 22, 2010

Great and Small ~

I'm making a daily effort to truly appreciate the greatness in every little thing, and it feels really good.  
Here are just a few bits that keep my cup of gratitude running over:

the tiniest perfect persimmon I have ever seen,

the purple and pink hues spread throughout the sunset skies,

tickle fests amongst a pile of pillows,

joining friends for an impromptu coffee,

hearing the crows caw for their morning crackers,

receiving a card from someone special just because,

adding pink sprinkles to a cupcake,

smell of cloves,

warmth of a newly knitted scarf,

pomegranate seeds,

warm cotton flannel sheets,

a helping hand from a stranger.


Wishing you and yours a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude for all things great and small.


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21 comments:

  1. Wonderful list. I'm thankful for the beautiful leaves in variety of fall hues. And morning cuddles with my son who says that I give the best cuddles.

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  2. lovely as ever. happy thanksgiving.

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  3. Fabulous things to be thankful for Mel.....wishing you, your family and everyone around your table a wonderful Thanksgiving. XXXX

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  4. Mel, I needed this. I'm pretty overwhelmed with my usual holiday grumpiness - for no good reason at all. I'm going to work on my own list. Today I'm thankful for Emerson's good health and a warm house. And the good friends I've made through blog land. Seriously, your post just turned my day around.

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  5. What a blessing it is to be thankful for all the small things in life {and big things}...you are a sweet blessing to us all. Happy Thanksgiving week to you my friend. xoxo

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  6. This made my heart smile. Happy Monday my friend. :)

    wildmagnolia9.blogspot.com

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  7. I love this list! And that persimmon is too cute. Whenever life gets crazy I make myself a little gratitude list ... it grounds me ever so quickly. Are you still available to meet on the 5th or did we say the 4th?? I love this space of yours ... it is truly refreshing. xo

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  8. Yes! To all of these things. Such a lovely little post.
    oxo

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  9. WHat an amazing little persimmon! Just beautiful, as is your list. Sending you hugs and love and all best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving, Melissa!
    xoxo Gigi

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  10. There is a poem by John Updike in which he uses the words, "persimmon nightie." the colour of persimmon seems to be unique.

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  11. wonderful post! have a great week, Maria

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  12. lovely gratitude list! may all your big and small wonderful moments keep filling up your life.

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  13. Great post! I love those coffee get-togethers too! Happy Thanksgiving!

    xo,
    nicolette

    http://www.simplycolette.blogspot.com

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  14. happy thanksgiving, my friend.
    xoxo

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  15. I have said it before, but I think a habit of gratitude is the best gift a person can give themselves. It does feel so good. I absolutely loved your list today. I feel more at peace just from reading it.

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  16. what a great post...it reminds me of all of the many things I have to be thankful and grateful for!

    happy thanksgiving!

    xo

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  17. Hi my friend...just read your comment you left me about your little ones advent socks...believe it or not I am having the worse time finding my socks this year!!!!! I got some little grey cable knit ones with pom poms which may just have to do...UNLESS I can find some different ones in just a few days.

    Hugs...please post a photo ...I would soooo love to see! Hugs. xoxoxox

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  18. Happy Belated Thanksgiving Mel..
    I'm a little late having just returned from vacation....

    I hope you had a wonderful day filled with love and laughter .. family and friends and of course good food!!! .. ciao ciao xxx Julie

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  19. fantastic gratitude list!
    Hope your Thanksgiving was perfect!
    xx
    callie

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  20. Oh, yes, so much gratitude in the small things. Nothing has upped the minutia of my gratitude quotient like motherhood! OOXX

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