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Houston, Texas, United States
I am a native Houstonian. I have never lived elsewhere. I have had the opportunity to travel over the years. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have one cat who is indoor only.I love coffee very hot, popcorn, sweets, the sound of hummingbirds in flight, the songs of Mockingbirds, chirp of the Cardinals,butterflies, puppy breath, horse breath, the feel and sound of a cat purring (especially mine).

Friday, December 12, 2008

life safari 12-12-08

I love the number 12. 12 is my favorite number. It is large, even and pleasing to my eye and ear.
twelve. 12.

Today, I am feeling rested after a very long evening at work. I had to stay for a party that one of our clients had. Precious got fed very late again. I am thankful that she is sooo forgiving.

Friday. Thank goodness.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

last day of work for the week
the warmer weather
that so much information is available through the Internet - the world is at our finger tips
to not be a union worker for the auto makers. How silly the union voted not to take a decrease in pay. 100% of nothing is nothing - hello !!
to be invited again this year to Christmas dinner with my family
to be employed
that I have food to eat
for my friends and loved ones - my life is rich because of you all !
for a good, warm coat and pair of gloves
Precious and her little smiley face. She always has a smile
she missed her landing when she jumped from the bedside table onto the bed this morning. It is amazing to watch a cat who is embarrassed
that I am happy, joyous and free this morning
to be sober, clean and smoke-free today
for life itself
thank YOU

Thursday, December 11, 2008

life safari 12-11-08

It snowed in Houston last night !! I just love snow. I wouldn't want to live where I had to shovel it to move around, however.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I am shopping for a real coat in a few minutes - I nearly froze at work yesterday
that Precious forgave me for being so late to get home and feed her - what a love she is
that God has Blessed me with so many loving and generous humans and animals in my life
for the Grace and salvation I feel this morning
for stores with heavy coats, gloves and ear muffs - I'm supposed to work late tonight
for my friends and loved ones. I love and appreciate you all. More than words will ever express
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
awesome !
for snow last night
that I am me and you all are who you are
thank you for sharing your lives with me
thank God for LOVE
Peace and Love

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

life safari 12-10-08

What a cold and rainy morning. It is good to be out of summer weather AGAIN. However, this is Houston and we may be revisited by our 70 degree temps at any time.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...

for the love and constancy of true friends of mine
that I have had the opportunity to examine and change some ways/beliefs that were not serving my best interests
I am stubborn but, because of the recent changes (brought on by a friend and a Sponsor), I will be less resistant to change in the future - some things are just not black/white
to accept myself as I am today, right now, this minute - I am ok with me
thank YOU, God for my friends and loved ones that, they are ok as they are right now - this minute
that I have the mornings to do as I wish
that I wish to be with my friends at Lambda today at noon
for Precious in my life
for the amazing stories of extraordinary animals in the news lately - awesome !
for God's Grace, Acceptance and Patience

Monday, December 8, 2008

life safari 12-8-08

Monday - warm weather today.

I had a good weekend. I hope you all did as well.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

I am alive and in the world today
Precious is alive and well and with me
to be going to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary today
If I do not get off this computer, however, I will not get there
I love eveybody - you know who you are - and hope your day is joyful and peaceful
I actually am happy for the warmer weather
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
God's Grace and Love
thank YOU