I’m practicing gratitude this month as I prepare to celebrate my birthday in August.

• I’m on a flight to Ireland where I was upgraded to business first!  Yes…life is good
• I’m grateful for the chance to travel.  I love it.
• I’m grateful that my niece Sage is in my life.  She is amazing!
• I love being a musician.  Every day I am grateful for the gift of music.
• I love my ancient dog Pooh, frail and elderly, but full of love.  I’m grateful for the past 14 years with my dog.
• I love my grouchy cat Nicholas who seems to only love me.  I’m grateful that I rescued Nicky.
• I’m grateful that my Fitbit is helping me choose more activity.
• I’m grateful for my Aunties, magnificent and strong women.
• I’m grateful for my sister Terri, a wise and beautiful woman.
• I’m grateful for my brother Mike.  He reminds me of my beloved Grandpa, easy going and talented.
• I’m grateful for my friends.  I have friends all across the country that I love to see during my travels.
• I’m grateful that I live in the United States with our many freedoms.
• I’m grateful that I have health insurance.
• I’m grateful for my spiritual family at Unity Clearwater.
• I’m grateful that my grand piano “returned” to me after I had sold it.  I was able to buy it back.  A miracle!
• I’m grateful for my cousins and extended family.
• I’m grateful that I’m going to Ireland, a country I am totally smitten with!
• I’m grateful for my life long friend, Winnie, who is always there in good times and bad.
• I’m grateful for Millie and Frank Diaz, a beautiful couple that I think of as family.
• I’m grateful for Tom Kimmel for first showing me the magic of Ireland.
• I’m grateful for Richard and Paula Mekdeci, great friends.
• I’m grateful for Raina and Miles Randolph and Levi Hammock.  They are amazing young adults who I was honored to share the love of music throughout their childhood.  I’m proud of them!
• I’m grateful to emPower Music and Arts for the opportunity to share and create Positive Music.
• I’m grateful for my friends and fans on Facebook and other social media who buy my CDs and share my music.
• I’m grateful for Debbie Ball and Kim Shawd, two super ladies and super friends.
• I’m grateful for Glen Roethel and Dawn Ravella.  I am inspired by both of you.
• I’m grateful for my Summersongs community.  This songwriting camp changed my life 12 years ago.
• I’m grateful for Sloan Wainwright and Melinda Wood Allen, my chosen sisters.
• I’m grateful that I was able to help care for my Mom in her last years. I miss her.
• I’m grateful for my beautiful home.
• I’m grateful for my health and well being .