Five Things to Be Grateful For This Morning
1. A gray squirrel climbing upside down on the gray, shaggy bark of a hickory, bright morning sun caught in its fur, surrounded by green leaves going orange and yellow. 2. All things fluffy: Tissues PJs Blankets Pillows (Naps are fluffy, too.) Blue and white clouds Pancakes A freshly dried towel 3. The click of the dog’s nails on the floorboards, telling you he’s coming in to say hello. 4. Hot coffee in the morning, going down so smooth … that momentary mindlessness, fannin