Gratitude Journal
- They allow farmers to bring their produce and goods directly to the consumer. By doing so, they can lower prices and increase profits.
- They allow for a more diverse set of goods because multiple vendors are all selling different things.
- The quality is usually top-notch.
Gratitude Journal - May 29, 2021 - Evening Walks
Today, I am grateful for evening walks with my wife. Tonight was a beautiful evening and our walk was excellent. The combination of exercise and conversation make for a nice relaxing end to the day. For evening walks, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 28, 2021 - BBQ Ribs
Today, I am grateful for delicious BBQ Ribs. When prepared correctly, there is just nothing better than tender and sweet BBQ ribs. The tender meat, coupled with a delicious sweet and spicy BBQ sauce make them a special treat for dinner. For BBQ Ribs, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 26, 2021 - Eggs
Today, I am grateful for eggs. Eggs are a wonderful, protein packed, package of goodness. There are hundreds of different ways to prepare them, each one deleicious. They are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For eggs, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 26, 2021 - My Daily Routine
Today, I am grateful for my daily routine. My days, while busy and full of activity, are broadly similar from day to day. I work, hit the gym, eat something, work, run kids around, and usually finish the day with stretching. For my daily routine, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 25, 2021 - Laughter
Today, I am grateful for laughter. On days when things seem the most challenging and I’m finding it hard to keep a positive attitude, some simple laughter can make things a little more manageable. Laughter brightens everyone’s day. For laughter, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 24, 2021 - A Clean Backpack
Today, I am grateful that my backpack is clean. While I was working today, I took a little time and sorted out my backpack. I carry this bag pretty much everywhere I go and it tends to build up a lot of junk. Having it nice, neat, and a bit lighter is excellent. For this, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 23, 2021 - Rhubarb
Today, I am grateful for rhubarb. Rhubarb is such a wonderfully versatile plant. Rhubarb can be used as an ingredient in pies, crisps, and other wonderful recipes. For rhubarb, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 22, 2021 - Old Pictures
Today, I am grateful for old pictures. This past week I celebrated my 48th birthday and I was able to revisit some old pictures from when I was young. It’s so fun to look at these pictures, remember the fun times we had, and see the faces of those long gone. For old pictures, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 21, 2021 - Being Able to Read
Today, I am grateful that I am able to read. Books open up whole new worlds and provide access to important information. WIthout being able to read all of this information would be locked away and unaccessable. For the ability to read, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 20, 2021 - Playoff Hockey
Today, I am grateful for NHL Playoff Hockey. Go Minnesota Wild! For playoff hockey, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 19, 2021 - Getting Things Done
Today, I am grateful for being able to check things off my to-do list consistently. Over the past year, I have developed consistency by using my checklist to ensure I get things done each day. I have lists for body, mind, and spirit, as well as work and other tasks. Each day I work my way through my critical tasks, get them accomplished, and move on to get more work completed. For getting things done, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 18, 2021 - To Be Alive
Today, my birthday, I am grateful to be alive. I spent the day with my family and had a wonderful day. I am 48 years old and, arguably, in the best shape of my life - at least the best shape I’ve been in 10 years. I feel stronger and better every day. Life is short, and I intend to savor every moment and not waste a single day. For being alive, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 17, 2021 - Intellectual Conversation
Today, I am grateful for stimulating intellectual conversation. I truly enjoy an opportunity to listen to intelligent people discuss deep and meaningful topics. Not every conversation needs to be an argument to be of interest. The most interesting discussions are not arguments but authentic conversations based on mutual respect. For intellectual conversation, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 16, 2021 - Ibuprofen
Today, I am grateful for Ibuprofen. Regardless of if you have a fever, a headache, or a sore back, Ibuprofen gives relief. Listed by the World Health Organization as one of its “essential medications,” Ibuprofen is used by millions worldwide. Today, I am grateful for Ibuprofen.
Gratitude Journal - May 15, 2021 - Yard Work
Today, I am grateful for yard work. I spent the day outside today, sweating, working, and making my yard look awesome. It was a lot of work, but looking out at my well maintained yard now makes me feel proud. For yard work, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 14, 2021 - The Farmers Market
Today, I am grateful for the farmer’s market. Farmer’s markets are essential and valuable for so many reasons:
For the farmer’s market, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 13, 2021 - Important Work
Today, I am grateful that I get to go to work every day and do impactful, meaningful work that helps others achieve more in their lives. Many people are very pessimistic about higher education, but education can and does change lives. Education changes the lives of those who can attain higher levels of education and the lives of those who benefit from their expertise. For my work, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 12, 2021 - My Son
Today, I am grateful for my oldest son Alex. It’s his 20th birthday today! As I get older I find that time goes by more and more quickly, it seems impossible that it’s been 20 years since we brought him home from the hospital. He has grown into an amazing young man. Smart, happy, and full of life. I could not be more proud of the man he is becoming. For my son Alex, I am forever grateful.
Gratitude Journal - May 11, 2021 - Banana Bread
Today, I am grateful for my wife’s delicious homemade banana bread. Whenever we have leftover bananas, my wife bakes a loaf of banana bread. Sometimes she adds chocolate chips, sometimes blueberries. No matter how it’s made, it’s delicious. For tasty, mouth-watering, sweet banana bread, I am thankful.
Gratitude Journal - May 10, 2021 - My Childhood
Today, I am grateful for my childhood. I grew up in the ’70s and ’80s in a smallish town in south-central Minnesota. I played outside every day all summer long and was typically gone from after breakfast to before dinner. Just out, running around, playing, having fun. The streets were quiet, the neighborhood was full of other kids, and we always had a game going. I remember riding my big wheel up and down the sidewalk for hours. We weren’t rich, but we never felt poor. For my childhood, I am grateful.
