Do you give generously?

We should be inspired by people... who show that human beings can be kind, brave, generous, beautiful, strong-even in the most difficult circumstances. -- Rachel Corrie

Do you give generously, not only to those you know and love, but to strangers too?

Read the above quote and ask yourself, "Am I that kind of person?"

When I first read this quote, I asked myself if that described me.  I hesitated and then admitted that sometimes I am not that person.  I strive to be generous and to give in every circumstance.  But there are other times when I turn into a small person.

Do you ever have that happen?  You are having a great day and are smiling and then life happens, and you are having the worst day ever?  

You snap at your kids, significant other, store cashier, etc.  In that instant, we are being small.

I think if we can give of ourselves no matter what is going on, we can make the world a better place.

I am making a pledge today to be a big person every day and to try to give of myself, no matter the circumstances.  Will you join me?

MRS N

What 5 funny things are you thankful for?

Nonsense wakes up the brain cells. And it helps develop a sense of humor, which is awfully important in this day and age. Humor has a tremendous place in this sordid world. It's more than just a matter of laughing. If you can see things out of whack, then you can see how things can be in whack. – Dr. Seuss

I'm thankful from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet for the ability to laugh at not only life, but myself.  Having a sense of humor is something that every person has.  We may laugh at different things or see the funny in different ways.  It is laughter all the same.

I love the above quote by one of my favorite people in the world, Dr. Seuss. Laughing is not only needed in this crazy world but it is healthy for your brain.

What do you laugh at?  Are you thankful for the ability to laugh at the world and yourself equally?  What are some of the things that you enjoy laughing at?

Here are 5 things I love to laugh at:

-The television series Corner Gas.  It is a story of a small town in a rural setting.  The wackiness of what happens makes me laugh so hard I fall out of my chair every time.

-Classic comedy shows of Robin Williams.  I have always loved him, and I laugh my head off.

-The movie, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, is one of those classic Thanksgiving movies that no matter how many times I watch it, I laugh my head off.  "Those aren't pillows!"

-Classic Disney cartoons.  I love Disney and the humor behind their antics makes me laugh every time.

-A fellow author posts weekly about everything humorous in life, including writing.  She makes me laugh so hard, nearby birds fly away when I burst out laughing.

What are your 5 funny things?  Give thanks for the ability to laugh and for the ability to see nonsense in everyday life.

MRS N

I'm thankful for... these 5 drinks

The optimist says the glass is half full. The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The project manager says the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. The realist says the glass contains half the required amount of liquid for it to overflow. – George Carlin

I got an email yesterday asking me if I was a glass half full or half empty kind of person.  I chuckled to myself and said aloud, "I'm a whatever works as long it is mine to drink".

Seriously, as a rule I am a glass half full person.  I tend to see things in a positive way.  No matter what is going on, I try to keep smiling. 

Let's look back at this quote.  I am thankful for the multitude of food and drink I have in my home.  Our pantry and refrigerator are full.  We have everything that we could possibly want or need.

I'm incredibly blessed while so many people in my city/town do not have enough food or drink.  I try to help the best I can by donating to the food bank and support services that help people get fed right here in my own back yard.

Here are 5 drinks that I am thankful for:

-I am thankful that I have clean drinking water pouring out of my faucet.  I do not have to worry about the chemicals killing me or that there will not be enough.  I do not have to walk miles and miles to the town well.

-I am thankful for diet pop/soda.  It is my favorite drink and I can afford to buy it.  It is bubbly and delicious!

-I am thankful for the juice I have every day.  It provides me the nutrients my body needs to operate at a premium level.

-I am thankful for hot chocolate.  There is nothing better in this world to drink than a yummy hot chocolate on a cold day.  It not only makes my tummy happy but the chocolate is delicious.

-I am thankful for the milk I drink every morning.  There was a time when I was lactose intolerant but luckily that has passed.  I love milk and it also provides my body with much needed nutrients.

What drinks are you thankful for?  Coffee?  Tea?  Water?  Pop?  Give thanks when you are drinking today and think about those people who do not have that luxury.

MRS N