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Good things... Continuing a very bizarre trend (given the previous 5 years), I did stuff. • made my bed, 2nd time this month (in the morning)! • more indoor cleaning — I'd be pleased to have this return as a regular habit • cooking beef stew from scratch, new recipe (mmmm, the house smells good!) • starting work on my home music studio by learning Garage Band (Mac/iOS) and Audacity • updated equipment wishlist for home music studio: purchases will come this Winter #3GoodThings #GoodThings

Good things... • it's officially Fall now, and the leaves are indeed changing colors here in NEPA • turned on the heat today, and the new boiler/flash water heater is working great: temps are right where I set the thermostats, and the whole system is much quieter (money well spent) • thought I lost my debit card today, but then it jumped out of my (wrong) pocket with my iPhone 1/2 #3GoodThings #GoodThings #Grateful

Alright. Let's look at the positives, despite a disappointing outcome for surgery today: Made it through surgery at least(still alive! Woohoo!🎉) No headache or migraine currently which has been an issue after anaesthetic usually. Definitely a blessing. One of the littles in my system is a big fan of hospital because of "hopsital yogurt", and he's just lost his tiny mind in joy at getting his tub of yogurt to eat, and the fact there's construction happening outside and he can see cranes and diggers and trucks etc from the window which is very adorable🥹 There has been cake and coffee for me, and sandwiches. Super friendly, kind and helpful nurses. I have a private room. #postives #goodthings #focusonthegood #hospital #chronicallyill #disabled

Good things today: Having worked out my baseline has dropped significantly because of my other health issues, which means I only currently have usable time available in two hour blocks where I'm functional(and then I need to nap again for anywhere from 2-6 hours), I made the most of a block of time-went to the store and got ready meals to put in the freezer for after my surgery, long life milk etc. The store wasn't busy, which meant no queue at checkout. Hooray! Got washing together to do later when I have another functional block of time. I want cozy clothes for hospital so I feel as comfy as possible, in what will be a challenging situation. Time with my system-mate spouse, laughing and relaxing, petting my(system)service dog, and talking about the future together. Printed some photos and messaged a couple of friends. #ThreeGoodThings #goodthings #thingstobecheerfulabout #joy #grateful

Good things: • romping through the Endless Mountains in Baby Blue • carmel apples (with peanut crumbles) at my local Aldi — seems kinda early for Halloween, as we aren't even to September yest, but... • hot chicken wings for dinner — didn't have to make 'em, or clean up! • living in NE Pennsylvania: it is beautiful, and it smells nice too #3GoodThings #GoodThings #NEPA

I like and boost posts. I comment. I cheer people on. Why? Because interaction is important. You never know what a difference that interaction makes for someone. What takes ten seconds to type could make someone's day a bit better, give someone hope, save a life. We all need connection. We all need people genuinely cheering for us. #kindness #community #cheeringon #goodthings #supportoneanother

#GoodThings Hmm, sure pays to be the odd person out in terms of trends, CDs falling out of the sky for free here. I guess everyone is just streaming or paying for music subscriptions (which is the wrong thing to do, IMHO... but you've got to be an independent thinker to not just be a consumer nowadays). Someone had a pile of CDs for free here, snagged a bunch of albums I don't have (even digitally). Elton John / Greatest Hits (I like his stuff, I'm sure there's good tracks on there) Steve Miller Band / Greatest Hits 1974-1978 (Fly Like An Eagle is good, don't think I know anything else) Elton John /Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (dunno if this is a overlap to the first one) The Essence of Dave Brubeck (already have some of his CDs) The Very Best of Cream (I don't think I can name a single piece of music by them, lol... will have to see what that's about) Supertramp Classics Volume 9 (no idea, I'm sure I have heard something by them) Jimmy Buffer (not a fan... but it was free. I associate this with a certain kind of drunk loafer in Florida beach towns... lol) Jackson Brown Running on Empty (I don't know any of the songs, at least by name. Probably have heard it). Foghat (don't know who the heck those people are, it was a free CD, lol) Janis Joplin (Super Hits) - the only track I recognize by name is "Me and Bobby McGee" #music

Good things... • up and moving early, after a good sleep with lots of dreaming • productivity: way up after a couple negative days • tried a new place for lunch: cheap and very tasty (tacos) • signed up for NFL Sunday Ticket (I hope this is a good thing?) • reached out to my plumber, though I haven't heard back yet (I don't blame him if he's pissed) 1/2 #3GoodThings #GoodThings #ForwardMotion

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• nice fireworks display last night * • today is my birthday (65) • hunting for antique toy trains on eBay • drinking good, hot coffee

• They shoot the fireworks from the high school, which is across the golf course, a lake, and up a hill. So I have a fine view from my front lawn/driveway. Very convenient! Lots of folks come watch them from the golf course across the street. I've got plenty of free parking. 😉

#3GoodThings #GoodThings #Birthday #Fireworks #Coffee

About yesterday:

1. Saw a dolphin from my balcony.
2. Got a long way in redefining the future of my work life.
3. Didn't need to worry about basics like roof over my head,food on the table or the safety of my loved ones.

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1. Coffee and a slow pleasant start to the day.

2. Got outside in the sun and pruned some rapidly regrowing shrubs.

3. Met a new neighbor while I was out. We had a nice chat!

Good Morning, may all the blessings of Beige rain down upon you and your household.

My good news of the day:

• I am having a much needed operation that will hopefully have a positive knock on effect on my wider health

• Tiny Dog is enjoying her snuggles

• My Eldest child is still visiting

What is your good news for the day?

#GoodNews #GoodThings #positivity #3GoodThings