3 January - What I'm Thankful for Today

@just4him (317004)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
January 3, 2023 8:13pm CST
Today was a good day. I got up early, as usual. This time a thought woke me up. I realized the event I'm going to on Thursday with my sister is a night event and I don't drive at night. I was out of bed at 3:30. I went to bed at 8 so I almost had eight hours of sleep. I'm thankful I contacted my sister. I'm still going to the event. I only need to figure out how to get there. They can't pick me up. I called my son. He said he would work it out. I told him I would buy him dinner since we're meeting at a restaurant before the event. I'm thankful for the work I did on Love's Illusion. I read and edited four chapters. I'm thankful for Writer's Guild. We had a very interesting meeting tonight. I read part of chapter 8 of Love's Illusion and got excellent feedback. I need more description on the historical event taking place in the book. I'm grateful they all liked it. I have a month to enhance it, expand on the historical event, and read it again next month, maybe. Love's Illusion is the book I tried to finish last year. I'm thankful for the time I spent with you. You are an important part of my life. I love spending time in your world to see what you are doing, your concerns, joys, and victories. That's my day. It's still raining here, so the roads will be icy again in the morning before it warms up. I think there's also rain in tomorrow's forecast. What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me. Wishing for snow instead of rain.
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@sallypup (60790)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Jan 23
I'm glad you have that nurturing writing group. I'm thankful for you. I'm not thankful for snow!! I'm getting to the point of fearing driving at night. I'm thankful for capable young workers who care about my house.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
Thank you. They are a wonderful group of people. I value their feedback. It makes me a better writer. I don't fear driving at night because of the snow, but because I can't see to drive with all the headlights coming at me. Snow can make driving hazardous. It's a healthy fear. I'm glad you have capable young workers who care about your home.
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@sallypup (60790)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Jan 23
@just4him Yes on those lights blinding a person. I know exactly what you mean and it is a nightmare.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
@sallypup Yes, it is. The few times I've done it my hands gripped the steering wheel and I was tense all the way home. I didn't relax until I got in my parking spot. Even with cataract surgery a couple of years ago, I still can't drive at night.
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@wolfgirl569 (105254)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Jan 23
Thankful for a warm day here. Hope you get a ride
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
Thank you. I need to. My sister already paid for my ticket. I'm glad you had a warm day.
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@patgalca (18355)
• Orangeville, Ontario
4 Jan 23
Congrats. I'm glad you are moving along with your writing. I started querying agents in June and have received absolute silent, or rejections. The occasional rejection came with some advice and compliments on my writing. I'm about ready to give up though. I am grateful for my weight loss. I'm down to what I think is a perfect goal for a 5'1 3/4" 60 year old woman.
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@patgalca (18355)
• Orangeville, Ontario
5 Jan 23
@just4him I had a long back and forth chat with a self-published author on Instagram last night. She gave me a lot to think about. It will be my last resort, but I'm not getting any younger.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jan 23
@patgalca I used to think last resort too until a publisher told me they prefer authors to have a good following before they take them on.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jan 23
Don't give up. I self-publish through KDP. It's free. You do your own editing, but it's worth it. I've learned a lot about editing since I needed to do my own. You can also have them edit for a fee. I read about your weight loss. Congratulations!
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@LadyDuck (470745)
• Switzerland
4 Jan 23
I hope your son can drive you to the event. I had a very normal day, a lot of things done at home.
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@LadyDuck (470745)
• Switzerland
5 Jan 23
@just4him Today the sun shines, we are going out for a walk.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jan 23
@LadyDuck That's wonderful. Snowing here.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
Thank you. I hope he can too. Normal days are good.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
13 Jan 23
No more rains today. Only gloomy skies. Our family service van is fixed now for it won't start. We ovetlooked that it runs out with gas. Those are the things I am thankful of.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jan 23
I'm glad it was only gas.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
14 Jan 23
@just4him We failed to monitor it after we reregistered our van. We just knew later when we used it to travel.
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• Indonesia
4 Jan 23
Just normal and not special today. I got short drizzling for two days and outdoor activities with sunshine are better
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
I agree. Sunshine is much better than drizzle.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jan 23
@Jamalbawu1212 You're welcome.
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• Indonesia
6 Jan 23
@just4him Yes, It's. Thank you Valerie
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@Shavkat (139367)
• Philippines
4 Jan 23
I am glad that everything is running swimmingly there. The only thing that makes me feel grateful is by being here again today.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
I'm glad you could be here again today.
@jstory07 (139336)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4 Jan 23
I like rain over snow any day it is not as dangerous.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
It might not be dangerous, but it also isn't pretty.
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4 Jan 23
the photograph relating to ice and snow is awesome
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
Thank you.
@Kandae11 (54981)
4 Jan 23
I hope there is more snow in the months ahead. I am thankful for the very cool nights - 74F compared to 89F during the summer months.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 23
I'm glad it's cooler. Thank you. I hope so too.