1. everything that can go on a brioche bun.
2. applewood smoked anything.
3. teaching my phone the word “perogies”.
4. end of the day farmer’s market deals.
5. being on a great cooking streak.
Category: grace in small things
grace in small things. 2019 of 2190.
1. a much needed massage.
2. taking my time walking home.
3. a meal that comes together even better than planned.
4. walks along the seawall.
5. having time to work on my own projects.
grace in small things. 2018 of 2190.
1. discovering a new restaurant.
2. buying supplies for a couple of home improvement projects.
3. bringing home groceries and a happy baby.
4. successful dessert finding missions.
5. really great secrets.
grace in small things. 2017 of 2190.
1. dropping in on someone unexpectedly and having them be free to visit.
2. getting all of my errands done earlier than expected.
3. service technicians who arrive in the first hour of their three hour window.
4. friends who have non-traditional work schedules.
5. talking about my next project.
grace in small things. 2016 of 2190.
1. making art.
2. a cooperative baby.
3. swimming followed by a hot tub.
4. wine delivered to your house.
5. a guilty pleasure.
grace in small things. 2015 of 2190.
1. the feeling that washes over you when your baby looks you right in the eyes and smiles.
2. walking out of a financial meeting feeling good.
3. people who understand just how inconvenient kids can be sometimes.
4. not running over the heels of a slow walker even though I really, really wanted to.
5. opening up about the things that I’m struggling with.
grace in small things. 2015 of 2190.
1. setting achievable goals.
2. an out of control basil plant.
3. my happy little garden.
4. chatting with people in the checkout line.
5. reading Dr. Doolittle to the baby, even though she’s too young to know what I’m saying.
grace in small things. 2014 of 2190.
1. dim sum sunday.
2. leftover BBQ pork buns.
3. getting the baby to laugh.
4. small victories.
5. soaking in epsom salts.
grace in small things. 2013 of 2190.
1. waking up in my own bed.
2. brunch at Heirloom.
3. ladybug outfits.
4. slowly easing back into regular life.
5. watching a whole movie in one night.
grace in small things. 2012 of 2190.
1. peanut butter on toast.
2. missing rush hour by 10 minutes.
3. an uneventful flight home.
4. helpful seat mates.
5. being greeted at the airport.
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