I love my nieces’ chubby-knuckled hands. I know they’re growing into confident women with the strong grip necessary to lift a margarita and become margagogo staffers.
I like candle light reflected on a tin ceiling. It dances.
Alphabet pretzels (all 26 letters plus “@”) are endless party fun. They’re even better when they’re baked in butter. I’m hopeful that 2015 will see the introduction of the hashtag pretzel. #PretzelFun
Brownies, a treat that’s not quite a cake and not quite a cookie, are inspired. The person who invented them is a culinary genius and has contributed to my happiness too many times to count.
I appreciate a well placed curse word. Sometimes, it’s truly satisfying to let one rip.
Margaritas and chocolate. Chocolate and margaritas. This blog could have just as easily been called “chocagogo” and I could run around looking for the best chocolate to eat and share.
I’m lucky to have great role models and blessed to love and be loved.
I like snickerdoodles. They taste good but mostly I like them because “sinckerdoodle” is silly to say.
I have a really cool jacket that earns me tons of compliments every time I wear it. I’m lucky to have had the choice to buy it or not.
My parents are together, happy, healthy and busier than I am.
I like to make my bed with fresh, warm sheets straight out of the dryer. Then I like to get in it right away.
Volunteering makes me feel connected and I’m glad to lend a hand. I believe good intentions can start a domino effect so a small act might be bigger than I think.
Comfortable shoes are a relief.
Holiday lights and decorations and music fill me with a peaceful, warm feeling. Have you ever listened to a recording of Mahalia Jackson singing “Silent Night?” The first time I heard it, it moved me to tears.
I’m grateful for so many things big and small.
When the world becomes too scary, I count my blessings. Being grateful helps me catch my breath and soothes my soul. From Ferguson to Brooklyn to Peshawar (and lots of places in-between) there is so much pain and fear and confusion and many, many souls to soothe. I wish I had some answers – any answers. I wish I had a broad and healing touch. It is so much. It’s so big.
So I take a deep breath and count my blessings.
And I’m grateful for my nieces’ chubby-knuckled hands.
Hope, Robert Indiana – NYC
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