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Times have been tough lately, what with politics and the state of the economy and Thanksgiving family gatherings, so I'm going to take a moment to spread some happiness and give you 400 words about things I love.
When I'm walking down the street and, although it's -25°F with a winchill of -37°F and my face is aching from the cold, I can feel spring ripping into the atmosphere with the heightened angle of the sun, and I know for the first that WINTER WILL TRULY END
Dreams in which I get to talk to my older brother and he is free of all the physical impediments that take that away in waking life
The rare moments when I get to spend time with people that feel like My People
When I look at the Palinode and I know that bonding myself to him was the best thing I have ever done
When one of my cats finds that perfect spot on my lap and I don't have to jump up right away to pee or cook or otherwise disturb our fine balance
The prospect of becoming an aunt this year
When the sun breaks through wet, heavy clouds and streaks down to earth right where I am standing
When I feel that old rush of badass rebelliousness surge through me and I feel certain that this world is my bitch
Really great sex
Taking a photograph that catches someone's true face
Letting someone know I care and feeling like they heard me
The feel of slick muck through my toes
When I slip my feet into a pair of shoes that fit with the comfort of orthopedics but look fantastic
Office supply stores
Finding a pair of jeans that just feel right on my body and look awesome with every shirt I own
Working on a difficult design and then suddenly feeling the momentum of everything tumbling into balance
Finding that $400 wool and cashmere coat for eleventy-thousand percent off
Falling in love
Stumbling across tiny, baby frogs
Knowing that, no matter how narrow my vision is in a given moment, there is always more
Lying out in a field on a warm summer night and watching the moon
Foot massages
Understanding that hope can be a reasoned decision
Completing a really satisfying list
I showed you mine. Now show me yours:
I gave myself 25 minutes to write 25 things that make me get all double rainbow. Feel free to take 25 minutes and write your own. If you do, leave the url below so we can share and share alike!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 
