What would our lives be like if we all concentrated on the qualities/ things we HAD, and were grateful instead of whiny? With that in mind, here is MY list.

I appreciate the fact that I get to work everyday with things of beauty. I am lucky enough to be self-employed, and in charge of my own welfare. I love looking at all the new product every day, and imagining what we'll do with the Kangaroo Paws and Leucodendron "Safari Sunset."

I and my family are all healthy. I took care of a woman who had a double hip replacement, and she used to stand in the hall and say, "In 68 years, I've learned one thing-- some days, all you gotta do is get your feet on the floor!"

The weather here is beautiful this week--SUNNY! The shortest day/ longest night of the year is gonna be clear enough we'll see stars! There's just enough snow on the ground to brighten up everything, and last weekend at one of our favorite lookouts, there were whales and sea lions.

I am making a concious choice to appreciate what I have, today and in the year to come. Will you join me? What could we accomplish by adding to the appreciation, gratitude, and love in the world, instead of fear and anxiety?

Here's to a prosperous and happy new year