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Ten Things of Thankful: A Quick List, but I'm Still Thankful

Photo: A red heart hangs from a wire. "Ten Things of Thankful" is written to the left of the heart

 I'm tired today. I'm excited for this upcoming week, because I will spend it with my mom at RootsTech, a large genealogy conference, but right now I'm just tired. 

 I don't write well when I'm tired, but I don't want to miss participating in the Ten Things of Thankful blog hop. 

 So, here's a perfunctory list of things I am thankful for:

  1. a new, working thermostat
  2. the pile of yard waste is decreasing, and the pile of mulch is increasing
  3. spending an evening with my youngest daughter
  4. book club
  5. visiting with several friends at various times throughout the week
  6. recognizing and acting on promptings
  7. figuring out how to scan photos as TIFF files
  8. finding a fire pit for our fire pit area
  9. getting taxes done
  10. as always, John
Ta-da! I did it! 



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  1. Lisa TomeyFebruary 23, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    Hehehe speed thankfuls! Way to go!

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  2. Pat BFebruary 23, 2020 at 10:36 PM

    Me too. . .a little tired that is, but feeling excited about what the week will bring.🙂

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  3. Clark FarleyFebruary 24, 2020 at 6:12 AM

    and a most-excellent TToT it is! Can identify with the grats regarding most of your list, especially ...the new thermostat! lol (tell me it was one of those 'Nest' thermostats.) We don't have one but I've been in a number of houses that do and it apparently does everything but pay for the oil*
    Mild enough here this weekend to spend a little time in the woods, surveying upcoming yard projects.
    have a good week.


    *or gas or whatever is the common home heating fuel in your area

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    1. KristiFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:04 PM

      We did get a Nest. I know we're not using it to its full "smart" capability, but it does keep the house warm. :-)
      (and natural gas is the fuel, btw)

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  4. messymimiFebruary 24, 2020 at 8:06 PM

    Hope your time at Roots tech is fruitful, and thanks as always for a list to make us smile!

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    1. KristiFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:04 PM

      I'm at RootsTech this week, and having a great time! More information to follow.

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  5. Dyanne @ I Want BacksiesFebruary 25, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    Down and dirty! That's the way to get a post written! I think our downstairs furnace has a thermostat issue, but as long as it still runs, we can hopefully make it past furnace season before we have to replace it! Enjoy your time with your mom!

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    1. KristiFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:06 PM

      Sometimes I just have to buckle down and write quickly! :-)
      Good luck with your thermostat!

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