Some days, all I do is gritch from the time I awaken until I drop from orbit. Oh, so abject honesty? Most days.
Then, there comes a day where nothing explodes, no ego implodes from peer pressure, no catastrophe wriggles through the telephone cord or Internet fibre optic. Just peace.
At the end of that day, almost all the other days when I felt like a casualty are not nearly so bad because they are in the rear view mirror. Why?
I have these diminutive humans who believe even at my gritchiest I am better than an orphanage.
I have even more diminutive humans who I can spoil and send home with the ones who are formerly diminutive humans who lived in my home.
I have a best friend with whom I rejoice, cry, laugh, philosophize, sigh, desire, rant, dream, salivate, shoe shop, travel, commiserate and otherwise plot to overthrow the world.
I have a roof over my head which does not leak and is under contract for air conditioning repair year round.
I have a vehicle which can take me home.
I have these furry babies who are convinced I am the alpha-bitch, fortunately.
I have a CrackBerry who remembers all my friends’ time zones, so I know which number to dial at 0426 when I need companionship.
I have more than 10,000 photographs, in case I cannot find Memory Lane on GPS.
I have a laptop with five letters on the keys (and grooves where my fingernails go) because I write more than my doctor thinks I should.
I have doctors who care whether or not I have, take, need or want meds, a Sadist, bed rest or a bag of saline.
I have an audience who has enjoyed, had a need satisfied or been consoled by my books.
I have another audience who laughs; is confounded, confused or gobsmacked; and returns to The M3 Blog to see what I pull out of my hat. A few of them are members of the other audience.
I have as much coffee as I can feasibly drink in a month without an IV bag.
I have a Momma who calls me everyday on her way to work.
I have a Poppa who calls me when Momma does not call him.
I have jeans which are too small to wear because I am not hungry.
I have Grinch pajamas, (Grinch) robe and (Grinch) slippers so I stay snuggly warm.
I have a UPS driver who reminds me the outside world is filled to brimming with stuff to make my life easier or better or more productive.
I have goose-down pillows.
At the end of everyday, I resolve I am definitely a have.
What do you have? Have a wonderful evening.
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MJ Logan
/ August 30, 2013We are all blessed and it seems that usually, we only need open our eyes to see it.
Grinch pajamas Red… I sure didn’t expect that.
MJ
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RLB Hartmann
/ August 31, 2013Right on, brother! Just looked at your blog for the first time and am impressed.
MJ Logan
/ September 3, 2013Why thank you very much 🙂
Now I just need to get some new posts up.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013It is a great place to find adventure.
Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013I adore Grinch. 😉
Tess Kann
/ August 30, 2013I have my health, my daughter’s family: my two granddaughters, a roof over my head and my is alert. I am most grateful the grandkids are going back, yes back, to school next week. Yahoo!
BTW, for some reason several recent posts haven’t been announced in my inbox. I’m here because I came to see what you’re up to here.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013If you are using your gmail address, look under the promotions.
Red of M3
/ September 4, 2013See if this works for you, too. Give MJ a round of applause if it works for you, too.
Gail Thornton
/ August 30, 2013I have love everywhere around me and inside me, too.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013Sweet. xxx
Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captains Wife
/ August 30, 2013I’m hot and cranky and don’t have AC. It’s not usually so humid in SoCal. I’m happy to have found a close-to-perfect pair of wedges to fulfill another one of my shallow desires. I have a wonderful husband who hasn’t figured out after 2o years that I’m not nearly as wonderful as he is. I’m too hot to continue. Have a nice Labor Day!
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013That are good things to have. <3 xxx
Laurie
/ August 30, 2013I’m grateful that after six months my washing machine is getting fixed. Maybe. If it is not fixed by Sunday morning, I’m ordering a new one whether I can afford it or not. I am grateful that I will not be paying a phone bill this month. My phone broke, and cheapskate that I am I have not found one that suits my needs for a price I wish to pay.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013Sweet! I could do with a new one, but it will have to wait until I can get the big one I want. xxx
Binky
/ August 30, 2013We often take for granted the things we have, many of which many people in many parts of the world can only dream of. Safety and security, clean water, a reliable food source, the opportunity and freedom to do mostly what we want.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013That is what I had in mind for this post. There are a ton of things we take for granted in the face of first world problems.
El Guapo
/ August 30, 2013I got the girl.
Everything else is noise.
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MJ Logan
/ August 30, 2013Same here. Nothing else matters.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013Lucky second dog. *again with love*
Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013Lucky dog. *said with love*
Prenin
/ August 30, 2013I have no family of my own, but I am an adopted God Grandfather of a family who think my every orifice is solar powered.
I have a roof over my head and no battles to fight, food in my belly and a need to diet because I over-ate when I finally had enough income to pay all my bills AND buy good food.
I have Doug as a neighbour who bad mouths me one minute to his friends, then knocks on my door begging for money for drink the next.
If he’s my only problem then I have nothing to grouse about!!! 🙂
Love to you and yours Red – you are a true light in the darkness sweetheart! 🙂
God Bless and huge hugs!
Prenin.
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013You have much for which to be thankful, Pren. 🙂
RLB Hartmann
/ August 31, 2013Harry finished re-roofing and painting the house, and repairing the deck. For that, I’m immensely thankful, as well as for the other blessings that abound in my humble abode.
I’ve (mostly) even stopped gritching about the typos I see everywhere.
Binky
/ August 31, 2013Their aint know typeos hear!
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013Bwahahaha!
Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013LOL! It is why I routinely let the typo fairies out. xxx
BuddhaKat
/ August 31, 2013LOVE the new header!!! Is it time to be grateful again already!?!?!? (just kidding)…
I have wonderful siblings who are maintaining the touch across the miles. I feel an end to the hot hot hot summer of 2013… I feel the heartfelt thoughts of all virtual and RL friends, whether they know it or not, and most of all I hope your week is on the upswing. And let me tell you about Norton CS agent who, as front line response more than met my expectations and made me smile and glad that I had called her. That was an experience to remember! And to commend!
have a wonderful weekend, Red and clan…
🙂
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Red of M3
/ September 3, 2013Those are all awesome! Do you like the whole makeover, now that it is complete? xxx
BuddhaKat
/ September 4, 2013I do, I do… all very bright and easy on these old eyes…
🙂
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