Oprah's 110th book selection

is both the most meaningful/important book I know of, and also the only book Oprah has selected for a repeat reading.

New Year 2025

 #1 - Because of the holidays etc, my soccer team has only had 1 game since before Thanksgiving.  That game we lost 9 to 1.  Today didn't seem like it could be worse but apparently (I completely lost count but I looked it up) we lost 11 to 1.  

What gratitudes can I find here?  No one got hurt, we got exercise, my team maybe gets discouraged but no one starts blaming anyone else, our goalie was out sick (so didn't have to play 2 games in a row getting pummeled)...

#2 - This I can't explain - I had a wonderful afternoon with 2 friends that I get together with each year around the New Year.  Somehow I felt sad knowing I didn't have my partner to come home and tell about this today. I'm not sure why.  However when I did get home, I soon descended into a content and quiet space as I read a book (recommended by my nephew) and ate dinner.

#3 - I typed up some poems that I found in a 2019 journal when I was looking for something else.  "These are pretty good," I thought.

#4 - My friends and I did some reflective writing today.  One of them has almost finished her journal.  I guessed how long she has had it, "2014?" I asked.

"2008" was her reply. 

So finishing a journal is a really big deal!

#5 - The salad my friend brought for our lunch, it had veggies, apples, pears, cashews and a delicious dressing.  I love salads and in the winter months, often don't make them for myself so they are especially appreciated.