Daily Question, February 11 What are the simplest things that bring me joy? 55 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuCoffee at sunrise, bluebirds, and shooting stars. The moment I know I have made a difference to another life. Being LOVE … 8 Reply Howie Geib1 year agoHowie GeibYesterday morning for the first time since August I was in a boat, on the water. Which in and of itself brings joy enough! And what made it more satisfying, it was a double, so I was rowing with another, in synchronicity, slicing the surface of the tidal lake with quiet precision as if we had been doing it forever (I had never met this man before let alone rowed with him). But the joy, the simplest piece that brought the most delight, was the act of pushing off the dock and setting out, surround...Yesterday morning for the first time since August I was in a boat, on the water. Which in and of itself brings joy enough! And what made it more satisfying, it was a double, so I was rowing with another, in synchronicity, slicing the surface of the tidal lake with quiet precision as if we had been doing it forever (I had never met this man before let alone rowed with him). But the joy, the simplest piece that brought the most delight, was the act of pushing off the dock and setting out, surrounded by Red Mangroves, laden with Anhinga and the occasional Iguana. Nothing Better. Read More14 Reply Kevin1 year agoKevinBeautiful image, Howie. In warmer weather, we often see sculls gliding silently past us as we row. We row in whaleboats, year-round, five rowers and one steerer (me). Whaleboats are 28 feet long with a six foot beam. It's like rowing a pickup truck! We sometimes row with few words and eyes closed (except the steerer), but frequently our conversations are lively and jovial. The other day at 0630, with a slight breeze and 19 degrees, we pushed away from the slip, slicing through a wafer-thin coat...Beautiful image, Howie. In warmer weather, we often see sculls gliding silently past us as we row. We row in whaleboats, year-round, five rowers and one steerer (me). Whaleboats are 28 feet long with a six foot beam. It’s like rowing a pickup truck! We sometimes row with few words and eyes closed (except the steerer), but frequently our conversations are lively and jovial. The other day at 0630, with a slight breeze and 19 degrees, we pushed away from the slip, slicing through a wafer-thin coating of ice. Within fifteen minutes of our hour-long row I got lucky and was able to time our course to call “Avast,” in the middle of the harbor so we all could sit and observe the lighthouse off our starboard bow with the rising sun out over the bay. It’s a beautiful way to start the day. Read More6 Reply Howie Geib1 year agoHowie GeibThis image reminds me of a row I did in Marblehead Harbor on a February morning in a snow squall (not the wisest thing to do on many fronts but amazing for it!). The magic of the way a group of people in a boat can become ONE. So freeing. I was at my (new to me) boat club yesterday for the first time as they finally opened up to new members since COVID, and I was so flattered to be invited to row in the eight on Sunday morning, which I of course will do! My heavy old 20 foot single comes to its ...This image reminds me of a row I did in Marblehead Harbor on a February morning in a snow squall (not the wisest thing to do on many fronts but amazing for it!). The magic of the way a group of people in a boat can become ONE. So freeing. I was at my (new to me) boat club yesterday for the first time as they finally opened up to new members since COVID, and I was so flattered to be invited to row in the eight on Sunday morning, which I of course will do! My heavy old 20 foot single comes to its new home Friday morning so with luck we will be reunited on the water this weekend or early next week. Read More5 Reply Kevin1 year agoKevinOh sweet, congratulations! I'm happy for you! We do a big race in early March where all manner of watercraft participate by sections (In Hull, MA, called the "Snow Row") with timed starts. We back our trailered whaleboat down onto the beach as far as the truck will dare. From there, it takes 16-18 guys to lift our boat off the trailer and set it into the water. (About 20-30 workboats in all take part) All this, as singles, fours and eight scullers toss their sculls over their shoulder, in the p...Oh sweet, congratulations! I’m happy for you! We do a big race in early March where all manner of watercraft participate by sections (In Hull, MA, called the “Snow Row”) with timed starts. We back our trailered whaleboat down onto the beach as far as the truck will dare. From there, it takes 16-18 guys to lift our boat off the trailer and set it into the water. (About 20-30 workboats in all take part) All this, as singles, fours and eight scullers toss their sculls over their shoulder, in the parking lot, and walk it down to the beach! At about that time we think to ourselves, what the hell are we thinking?! Read More6 Reply « Previous 1 2 3 My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 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