Grace in Small Things, Part 26

1. The sound of the lawn mower and the smell of sweet grass in the late summer.

2. Overcoming my anxiety and meeting a whole table full of wonderful tweet chix.

3. Every bite of the beef tips and mushroom risotto I had while in the company of said wonderful women.

4. Giving some little thing that will help someone else so much.

5. Wearing my Uncle Fred's wedding ring on my thumb. He was so special to me that I named a cat after him. That is an utmost honor in my world. ;)

Grace in Small Things, Part 25

This summer has flown by. Answer me this: Why do summers go so fast and winters drag on and on?

1. Sweet mini vacation to the Texas Hill Country. It was hotter than hell, which is to be expected in Texas in August. I don't care about the heat. We had a blast. Came home with a happy mind, body and soul.
2. Traveling in the Mini with the Fella and Maggie. She loves a road trip and is an excellent traveler.
3. Joining a co-working collaborative so I can interact with other humans, get work done and network with a bunch of people who I can learn from.
4. Sesame rice crackers. The fella and I ate an entire roll of them last night for dinner. And I find nothing at all wrong with that.
5. Texas 6.0 beer in the fridge instead of Oklahoma 3.2 WOO HOOO!

Grace in Small Things, Part 24

Holy crap. Forgive me Father, I have sinned. It's been 3 months since my last blog post. Hail Marys? Ah, hell no.

Grace is still around and I love spring and summer. If you think Seasonal Affective Disorder isn't real, come hang out with me in the winter. Blah.

1. Having all the doors and windows open and the ceiling fans spinning the fresh air around.
2. A Saturday morning marathon of "The Hills." Dear god, how old am I?
3. Tomatoes are imminent on my tomato plants.
4. Playing t-ball with my little friend next door and Maggie the Poodle. Little Friend would hit the ball and Maggie would chase it down and bring it back.
5. Planting the bargain (uh, almost dead) perennials I bought at the Depot and seeing them come back to life and look lovely!

Grace in Small Things, Part 23

1. I actually went to the YMCA this morning and worked out. I've been a member for three years. I haven't been to the Y in 18 months. At least my membership goes toward a greater good. Right?
2. I also hit the tanning bed this morning, and did not fry my ass like Twenty Four At Heart. I know it's bad for you, but whatever. I need a little color. If the tanning bed doesn't kill me, the diet coke will.
3. NCAA Tournament starts today! March Madness Baby.
4. Went to the State Capital with my fellow members of the Oklahoma Bar and met with my State Senator, Andrew Rice, and I really like him. I'm glad he is there representing me.
5. Tator Tots with cheese from Sonic and a Diet Coke with the good ice. Totally cancelling out my workout. What can I say? Those tots are ef'n good.

Grace in Small Things, part 22

1. I still watch The Real World after all these years. What's wrong with me? Help.
2. Lola the cat is up in one of the small window above the mantel sleeping in the sun. Guess she needs to rest after hacking up her breakfast this morning on the living room rug. The only rug in the house. Why can't you barf on the hardwood or tile, Lola? Why?
3. The T-Bone steaks the fella and I cooked on the grill last night. Accompanied by baked potatoes and roasted asparagus. Damn fine meal.
4. Watching two poodles reach nirvana when they received the discarded T-bones.
5. College Basketball. March Madness here we come. Go Pokes!

Grace in Small Things, Part 21

1. Getting a work out while carrying two huge case files back and forth between county building and courthouse. They should feature that in Shape magazine.
2. Service Dogs. A beautiful young woman who works at the courthouse has a service dog and he graciously pressed the elevator buttons for me while my arms were full of files. Too cool.
3. 85 degreees today.
4. Temperature reguired the top to be down on the Mini.
5. Ribs for dinner from old school rib joint.

Grace in Small Things, Part 20

1. The magic of the DVR.
2. My tuna salad on white bread. It's one of those things that I only trust if I make it myself. I don't like any extraneous stuff in it. Like celery.
3. Having my fabulous tuna sandwich with spicy nacho cheese doritos. Perfection.
4. Philosophy chocolate covered cherry shower gel.
5. Taking Maggie the Poodle for a walk, hearing a meow behind me, finding that Lola the Cat is following us. THREE BLOCKS FROM HOME. Crazy cat. Does anyone else have a cat that goes for walks?