The poem “Our Halona” by Maria Appleby celebrates a beloved calico cat named Halona, symbolizing joy and companionship. After overcoming a lonely past as a feral cat, Halona thrives in her loving home, showcasing her playful personality and strong bond with her family. She is cherished as a true family member.
In “Shelter Shared,” the author narrates the transformative bond between a girl and a stray tortoiseshell cat. Initially seeking solace, the girl finds joy and healing through their companionship, realizing that it was she who needed rescuing. The cat’s presence brings warmth, comfort, and a renewed sense of purpose to her life.
The post introduces Mr. Duane Hunt, a gifted genealogist and writer from Bear Lake, Michigan. The author reflects on their long-standing friendship that has grown through social media. It features Duane’s unpublished poem, “Whirl-a-Gigs and Watching Cats,” capturing moments of childhood wonder and appreciation for life’s small joys.
The author reflects on the remarkable life of her father, Bernard “Bud” Earl Ware, Sr., who lived from 1923 to 2020. Emphasizing his hard work, community service, and love for family, the message encourages others to celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing, highlighting the importance of helping others and expressing joy.
The Gratitude Project isn’t always about the easy things. Today, it’s about a friend I lost too soon, the unfairness of life, and the limitless possibilities he believed in. Holding onto a final, private message, I’m realizing how much weight a simple act of kindness can carry. Today, I am making lime curd, remembering a good man, and finding gratitude in the words people leave behind.
#ProjectZen #Day23 #GratitudeProject Yesterday we received food from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank pop-up pantry in Champaign, Illinois. We are so thrilled! Produce, frozen chicken, snacks, canned goods, and smiles. With me not being able to work right now and as of yet not eligible for aid of any kind, getting a little help and love…
#ProjectZen #Day22 #GratitudeProject 60 F. degree days amaze me in the middle of Winter. It’s February 22, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois and I have my front door open, and the screen door window is cracked open. The windows in my kitchen are open. Stale indoor air baked by our furnace is filtering out and fresh…
#ProjectZen #Day21 #GratitudeProject I am grateful for those who create Beauty. For every book I have read. For every song I have heard. For every dance, film, and play I have seen. For every painting and photograph I have studied. I am grateful to all who create Beauty. Without their creative expression, the voice given…
#ProjectZen #Day20 #GratitudeProject I was five years old when my mom presented me with my first official fancy china cup! I was thrilled! It’s such a small cup, festooned with happy creatures (a duck, a frog, and two mice) flowers, butterflies…..in cheerful colors. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy this cup made…
#ProjectZen #Day19 #GratitudeProject Day 19 is a good day. I am grateful for good days. Those of you that know me personally know I live with a chronic, incurable disease that has altered my life a great deal. Maintaining energy levels just to do normal, every day things can be challenging. Sometimes, like this morning,…