I am grateful for this beautiful day of lessons learned about loving… I am grateful for the consistent reminder that everyone I meet is far more then what meets my eye. I am grateful for the Racial Justice Task Force Just Dinner event that took place tonight. I am grateful for everyone… yep, even that…

I am grateful for a nice message I received today—a friendly note. I am grateful for things working out… In their own time.

I am grateful for the newness of the day. I am grateful for the easing into the night. I am grateful for eternal chances until I am complete. Happy St. Patty’s Day… and Happy Birthday to you!

I am grateful that IWD was only 23 hours.

I am grateful for the memories I have… it is interesting how memories smooth the rough edges of the past. We slip into them like a big comfy king-size bed. I have memories of great rock n’ roll albums, warm open friendships, beer and weed. Maybe something a bit more for those weekend nights. The…

I am grateful for communication. We stumble. We’re so human. What did I hear this morning? Dang it; I forgot the phrase. It was beautiful. Speech and Listening. Ebb and flow… freedom. I am grateful for all the voices I heard today.

This morning I awoke, grateful for the view from my window. Tonight, I remain grateful for it.

I am grateful for the Holy Spirit that guides me forward through the darkest of nights. To date—I’m still here.

I am grateful for the many souls that participated in tonight’s Just Dinner event, supported by the Racial Justice Task Force. I think we’re going to be okay.

I am grateful for the amazing people I interact with every day. Healing, falling, learning: all Grace. Why point fingers to problems? They’re all within to be healed. Keep stepping, my friends. (I’m also grateful I’m still trusted to produce ARO)

I am grateful for Rage Against the Machine. Never has their energy, their lyrics, resonated so strongly, so deeply, for me.

I am grateful for my strength Decisions made Leave choices behind And ships sail from harbors Only once Returning different From when they first roamed And I am grateful for those That inform me Tirelessly Sea gently ebbs And flows Lapping against wooden sides As I watch the Breaking softly, quiet dawn