Gratitude List:
1.  That impossible yellow of the sun on springtime goldfinch feathers.  Blazing.  Glowing.  Shining.
2.  All sorts of old friends still returning to the hollow.  A pair of blue jays, red-winged blackbird, and the sweetest little family of chipping sparrows.
3.  Getting the message.
4.  Putting my skills to use.
5.  Poem-in-Your-Pocket Day and a town that celebrates.  Thanks to Near the River Bakery (10% off delicious scones and pretzels and cinnamon rolls), Susquehanna Dodge (goody bags for the kids and a free oil change for me), Jimmy Mack’s (25% off ice cream) and Touch of Italy (20% off supper).  We ate lots today, and Ellis read his poem at each place in order to secure us our discounts.

May we walk in beauty.