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Short And Shallow

in Everyday on 10/02/17

Thank you to the sweet lady who gave me her grocery cart when I couldn’t find one damn quarter to free one from the grocery cart stall myself.  I promise to pay it forward.

Thank you, grocery store for your hot and ready, pre-cooked chicken (with a side of fries).  I know what’s for dinner tonight.  No shame in my game.

Thank you to the wonderful Mom who picked up my daughter from dance so Hubby and I could act like adults for a little while.  All dressed up at a dinner party, together.  That was a very good night.

My sincerest (and most sarcastic) thanks to the garbage man who threw my giant green garbage pail into the middle of the lawn this week instead of letting it roll down the road as usual.  Such a surprise to find that pail where it belongs.

Thank you, Banana Republic for your clearance rack.  I do adore you.

Thank you, PR rep for that last minute conference call cancellation. No sarcasm, a true thank you.  One less thing.

Thank you to the group of 20-year-olds who gave me a whistle as I walked out of Tim Hortons.

Sigh. Sometimes as you battle life in suburbia, it’s the little things that get you through.

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    1. kathy downey says

      December 4, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      As we get closer to the Holiday Season things will be getting super busy and maybe stressful…..but remember we must be thankful.Happy Holidays

    2. loucheryl says

      November 30, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      I enjoyed reading this. Sometimes it really is the little things that make the difference. And those damn carts that require the quarters or a LOONIE suck big time!!!

    3. Krista M says

      November 30, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Haha I’m on board a lot with that pre-cooked chicken from the deli for those quick dinners we just need to be thankful for! I think we can all find atleast one thing in our day to be thankful for, no matter how small it may be.

    4. Cheryl Grandy says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Little things are important, and so is being thankful. Thanks for the humour and the reminder of how important it is to be thankful, even (and especially) for the little things.

    5. Melinda Jana says

      November 30, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      lots of things to be thankful for. thanks for reminding how the little things in life makes life seem a little brighter

    6. DebH says

      November 28, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      There are so many things to be thankful for each and everyday but sometimes they are easy to miss in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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