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Mar 4, 2020

March 4: Gratitude for New Beginnings

Today, I am thankful for new beginnings and the hope they bring. The month of February came and went, and I never got the time to wish...

Mar 3, 2020

March 3: Gratitude for My Mentors

Today, I’m thankful for the mentors who had a marked impact on me. Many of us are fortunate to receive advice, guidance, and wisdom from...

Feb 26, 2020

February 26: Gratitude for Our Natural Beauty

Today, I am thankful for an immigrant who helped our nation preserve nature. My eyes have gazed upon some of the most beautiful places on...

Feb 25, 2020

February 25: Gratitude for Those Who Teach Us to Fight On

Today, I am thankful for those who fight on, even after a stunning loss. As a child of the 1970s, I can recall many Saturday afternoons...

Feb 23, 2020

February 23: Gratitude for the Mnemonic

Today, I am thankful for those crucial reminders that we carry with us so we might never forget something significant that occurred in...

Feb 20, 2020

February 20: Gratitude for My Greek Crush

Today, I am thankful for my favorite Greek guide, mentor, and old friend. Indeed, I have a crush on Socrates (the ancient Greek...

Feb 16, 2020

February 16: Gratitude for Serendipity

Today, I am thankful for those accidental discoveries that change the world. Serendipity is such a wonderful thing. Those pleasant,...

Feb 15, 2020

February 15: Gratitude for the Consummate Project Manager

Today, I am thankful for those who not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk. Those paragons of change management ensure we never...

Feb 12, 2020

February 12: Gratitude for Those Making Bold Proclamations

Today, I am thankful for those with the courage to shout their proclamations aloud. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the verb...

Feb 10, 2020

February 10: Gratitude for the Power of Amplification

Today, I am thankful for those who’ve taught us how to turn up the volume. The face is a truly stunning portion of the human body. ...

Feb 8, 2020

February 8: Gratitude for Those Who Create Order

Today, I am thankful for those who create order out of chaos. Our individuality is a wonderful aspect that distinguishes each of us from...

Feb 6, 2020

February 6: Gratitude for Longevity

Today, I am thankful for longevity. In today’s world where we all ache for the latest technology, the newest song, and most recent...

Feb 5, 2020

February 5: Gratitude for My Teachers

Today, I am thankful for all my teachers. Our classroom educators are the true unsung heroes who inspire us to succeed in life. When I...

Feb 4, 2020

February 4: Gratitude For Standing Up, Even When Taking a Seat

Today, I am thankful for those who stand up for others, even in the most unusual ways. We live in a world where folks are prejudged by...

Jan 30, 2020

January 30: Gratitude for the Back-up Plan

Today, I am thankful for those contingency plans that often mitigate a disaster. A few weeks ago, on Christmas Eve, my family came home...

Jan 26, 2020

January 26: Gratitude for the Land Down Under

Today, I am thankful for the country of Australia and all it has taught the world. As I awake this cold, dark morning in Pennsylvania, I...

Jan 20, 2020

January 20: Gratitude for the Concept of Unity

Today, I am thankful for those you exemplify the concept of unity. Today, as the third Monday of January (Jan 20), the US is...

Jan 18, 2020

January 18: Gratitude for Lessons Learned at a Young Age

Today, I am thankful for simple life lessons learned early in life. In my job, one of my core responsibilities is to lead the leadership...

Jan 15, 2020

Jan 15: Gratitude for Grace Under Pressure

Today, I am thankful for those heroes who have the courage to act under extreme stress. On this day (Jan 15), we celebrate the birth of...

Jan 14, 2020

Jan 14: Gratitude for Those Who Live Life to the Fullest

Today, I am thankful for those stalwarts who exhibit a reverence for life. A polymath is an individual whose interests expand a wide...