#goodthings — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #goodthings, aggregated by home.social.
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“I’m not always waiting for an anvil to fall on my head by any stretch of the imagination” – Expert Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan on if bad things resonate longer than good things & why. Episode 10 #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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“I’m not always waiting for an anvil to fall on my head by any stretch of the imagination” – Expert Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan on if bad things resonate longer than good things & why. Episode 10 #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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#Productive day today, for a refreshing change. I posted a #Substack post, and also made some long-overdue changes to my subscriptions, including letting go of some paid ones that I don’t follow as much anymore. Also, Sarah and I worked on a long-term budget for us, and I actually fully participated and didn’t have an emotional meltdown. This is actually huge. So, on balance, it’s been a great day. #GoodThings
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Good things...
• several deer running through the woods out back, first wildlife I've seen in months (used to be quite common: deer, fox, groundhogs, rabbits, turkeys, etc. — birds & squirrels don't count)
• another beautiful day in NEPA
• Go Cubbies!! Shota Imanaga #18!
• accepted last estimate for HVAC/water heater replacement: very local plumber, well known to my family (July)
• Mothers Day flowers set for delivery to two daughters (South Carolina, Texas) -
Three good things...
• Driving Baby Blue
• Chinese take out for supper
• Cubs baseball, and MLB.tv -
Some good things.
• the weather and natural beauty here in NEPA
• I'm still kickin' it
• driving Baby Blue (2012 Mazda MX5 Miata)
• making chicken marsala for supper
• my Cubbies are doing wellHope you're enjoying your weekend to the full! 🙂
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Some good things.
• the weather and natural beauty here in NEPA
• I'm still kickin' it
• driving Baby Blue (2012 Mazda MX5 Miata)
• making chicken marsala for supper
• my Cubbies are doing wellHope you're enjoying your weekend to the full! 🙂
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Some good things.
• the weather and natural beauty here in NEPA
• I'm still kickin' it
• driving Baby Blue (2012 Mazda MX5 Miata)
• making chicken marsala for supper
• my Cubbies are doing wellHope you're enjoying your weekend to the full! 🙂
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Some good things.
• the weather and natural beauty here in NEPA
• I'm still kickin' it
• driving Baby Blue (2012 Mazda MX5 Miata)
• making chicken marsala for supper
• my Cubbies are doing wellHope you're enjoying your weekend to the full! 🙂
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Some good things.
• the weather and natural beauty here in NEPA
• I'm still kickin' it
• driving Baby Blue (2012 Mazda MX5 Miata)
• making chicken marsala for supper
• my Cubbies are doing wellHope you're enjoying your weekend to the full! 🙂
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First undergrad honors thesis for my current lab was successfully defended today. ::happy dance:: I have done many of them over the years but this is the first one for me at this school, and she did a great job!! 🧠😁
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May I bring your attention to the fabulous marketing of the Aquarium of the Pacific and their animal pals. This song contains the BEST lyric ever written, “smell an otter’s shrimpy pits” which runs around my head forever now 😆❤️🏆
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/VpOnUEJxhvEAnd this medical exam video is delightful (and educational!) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RbEi2gFBEHE
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Why Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan would answer the question “Do bad things resonate longer than good things?” differently in the 90s and 2000s than she does today. Episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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Why Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan would answer the question “Do bad things resonate longer than good things?” differently in the 90s and 2000s than she does today. Episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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Today's joy: Being serenaded by my husband @BototmnisShorter 🥹🥰
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More good things for today:
1. Cuddles with a puppy
2. Snacks
3. Watching YouTube with my loves
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A pumpkin weighing 1221kg won an award last month: https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/heidelberg-giant-pumpkin-festival-2026/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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Sometimes things work out well.
10:30 AM, I'm doing spreadsheet work for my taxes and realizing that with my new computer I'm missing the extra monitor space I had with a laptop + monitor setup.
An hour later I have a new monitor of exactly the size and cost I wanted. It's set up, and working with little effort.
Too easy - waiting for the pendulum to swing back the other way.
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Zaagjes, nonnetjes en strandgapers…
Tot gisteren had ik er nog nooit van gehoord – en nu spotte ik ze gewoon zelf! Naast kokkels en Amerikaanse zwaardschedes vond ik deze schelpen tijdens de Schelpenteldag op Schiermonnikoog.Wat een leuke én verrassende ervaring!
Samen met veel andere vrijwilligers hielpen we mee aan een mooi stukje citizen science: het tellen van schelpen langs de Noordzee.#GoodVibes #GoodThings #Schelpenteldag #Schelpen #Noordzee #Schiermonnikoog #CitizenScience #nature
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Went bicycling today (finally cool enough, only got up to 79F), and came home with a bag of potting soil (brand new, free out on the curb with a "free" sign on it) and an orange, which had rolled off a tree into the road. ("serious cyclist" I am not). Luckily had a backpack when I ran into the potting soil. Juggling the orange home was not ideal, finally managed to cram it in one of the pockets in my cargo shorts. (and it's now being eaten lol) #goodthings #BikeTooter
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Een mooie manier van escapisme: weekendje Schiermonninkoog, het grijze monnikeneiland.
Straks meedoen aan de Nationale Schelpenteldag. https://www.schelpenteldag.nl/
Al haalt de realiteit me snel al in. Maar hé, ik heb het in elk geval geprobeerd om te ontsnappen aan deze gekke tijden.
Voor iedereen die vandaag vol de realiteit in gaat: een strijdbare dag gewenst!
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Well, this week has so far involved a seizure from Jarrah (he missed a dose of his medication, which doesn't bode well for reducing it over the next month, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it), a night of digestive issues for me, and a call from Dad late this afternoon, who thankfully didn't need the hospital this time (probably just dehydrated and low blood sugar; I went over and made him a cuppa and a sandwich).
It's Tuesday. Wtf. I'm putting in an order for less drama for the rest of the week please.
However! Good things are happening all the same:
+ Kid4 has been playing Diablo 2 and loving it and keeps asking me stuff and last night we had a chat about some things (waypoints and identifying items) and he said, 'It's so great to be finally playing a game that I can talk to you about!' (because I play few games, but Diablo 2 is one of my very faves)
+ we have a hot day forecast tomorrow but after that, hopefully it'll be into cooler weather
+ the kitchen stayed clean until the weekend! I say 'stayed clean' – I mean, I kept it clean. Obviously it's a bit messy now given the last couple of days but I feel like it's not overwhelming. Also, the fam is helping with this – yay for a virtuous circle
+ fit in a good trumpet practice before Dad called. I missed so many days last week and I really noticed the difference in my lesson
+ I ordered a record for my birthday soon and it arrived and I'm so delighted 🥰
#GoodThings #busy #family #CareWork #trumpet #housework #music #gaming #jarrah
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Well, this week has so far involved a seizure from Jarrah (he missed a dose of his medication, which doesn't bode well for reducing it over the next month, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it), a night of digestive issues for me, and a call from Dad late this afternoon, who thankfully didn't need the hospital this time (probably just dehydrated and low blood sugar; I went over and made him a cuppa and a sandwich).
It's Tuesday. Wtf. I'm putting in an order for less drama for the rest of the week please.
However! Good things are happening all the same:
+ Kid4 has been playing Diablo 2 and loving it and keeps asking me stuff and last night we had a chat about some things (waypoints and identifying items) and he said, 'It's so great to be finally playing a game that I can talk to you about!' (because I play few games, but Diablo 2 is one of my very faves)
+ we have a hot day forecast tomorrow but after that, hopefully it'll be into cooler weather
+ the kitchen stayed clean until the weekend! I say 'stayed clean' – I mean, I kept it clean. Obviously it's a bit messy now given the last couple of days but I feel like it's not overwhelming. Also, the fam is helping with this – yay for a virtuous circle
+ fit in a good trumpet practice before Dad called. I missed so many days last week and I really noticed the difference in my lesson
+ I ordered a record for my birthday soon and it arrived and I'm so delighted 🥰
#GoodThings #busy #family #CareWork #trumpet #housework #music #gaming #jarrah
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Well, this week has so far involved a seizure from Jarrah (he missed a dose of his medication, which doesn't bode well for reducing it over the next month, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it), a night of digestive issues for me, and a call from Dad late this afternoon, who thankfully didn't need the hospital this time (probably just dehydrated and low blood sugar; I went over and made him a cuppa and a sandwich).
It's Tuesday. Wtf. I'm putting in an order for less drama for the rest of the week please.
However! Good things are happening all the same:
+ Kid4 has been playing Diablo 2 and loving it and keeps asking me stuff and last night we had a chat about some things (waypoints and identifying items) and he said, 'It's so great to be finally playing a game that I can talk to you about!' (because I play few games, but Diablo 2 is one of my very faves)
+ we have a hot day forecast tomorrow but after that, hopefully it'll be into cooler weather
+ the kitchen stayed clean until the weekend! I say 'stayed clean' – I mean, I kept it clean. Obviously it's a bit messy now given the last couple of days but I feel like it's not overwhelming. Also, the fam is helping with this – yay for a virtuous circle
+ fit in a good trumpet practice before Dad called. I missed so many days last week and I really noticed the difference in my lesson
+ I ordered a record for my birthday soon and it arrived and I'm so delighted 🥰
#GoodThings #busy #family #CareWork #trumpet #housework #music #gaming #jarrah
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Well, this week has so far involved a seizure from Jarrah (he missed a dose of his medication, which doesn't bode well for reducing it over the next month, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it), a night of digestive issues for me, and a call from Dad late this afternoon, who thankfully didn't need the hospital this time (probably just dehydrated and low blood sugar; I went over and made him a cuppa and a sandwich).
It's Tuesday. Wtf. I'm putting in an order for less drama for the rest of the week please.
However! Good things are happening all the same:
+ Kid4 has been playing Diablo 2 and loving it and keeps asking me stuff and last night we had a chat about some things (waypoints and identifying items) and he said, 'It's so great to be finally playing a game that I can talk to you about!' (because I play few games, but Diablo 2 is one of my very faves)
+ we have a hot day forecast tomorrow but after that, hopefully it'll be into cooler weather
+ the kitchen stayed clean until the weekend! I say 'stayed clean' – I mean, I kept it clean. Obviously it's a bit messy now given the last couple of days but I feel like it's not overwhelming. Also, the fam is helping with this – yay for a virtuous circle
+ fit in a good trumpet practice before Dad called. I missed so many days last week and I really noticed the difference in my lesson
+ I ordered a record for my birthday soon and it arrived and I'm so delighted 🥰
#GoodThings #busy #family #CareWork #trumpet #housework #music #gaming #jarrah
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Well, this week has so far involved a seizure from Jarrah (he missed a dose of his medication, which doesn't bode well for reducing it over the next month, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it), a night of digestive issues for me, and a call from Dad late this afternoon, who thankfully didn't need the hospital this time (probably just dehydrated and low blood sugar; I went over and made him a cuppa and a sandwich).
It's Tuesday. Wtf. I'm putting in an order for less drama for the rest of the week please.
However! Good things are happening all the same:
+ Kid4 has been playing Diablo 2 and loving it and keeps asking me stuff and last night we had a chat about some things (waypoints and identifying items) and he said, 'It's so great to be finally playing a game that I can talk to you about!' (because I play few games, but Diablo 2 is one of my very faves)
+ we have a hot day forecast tomorrow but after that, hopefully it'll be into cooler weather
+ the kitchen stayed clean until the weekend! I say 'stayed clean' – I mean, I kept it clean. Obviously it's a bit messy now given the last couple of days but I feel like it's not overwhelming. Also, the fam is helping with this – yay for a virtuous circle
+ fit in a good trumpet practice before Dad called. I missed so many days last week and I really noticed the difference in my lesson
+ I ordered a record for my birthday soon and it arrived and I'm so delighted 🥰
#GoodThings #busy #family #CareWork #trumpet #housework #music #gaming #jarrah
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Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan discusses if bad things resonate longer than good things and they do, why, on episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan discusses if bad things resonate longer than good things and they do, why, on episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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Good Evening
Today has been full of good things:
I saw Yougest and met his new girlfriend (who is absolutely lovely).
The sun was shining.
I went for a walk.
I did some study.
Snuggles with Tiny Dog
Messing about online with friends.So many good things.
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Today has been a good day.
I didn't get any study done, but that's ok.
I did have a lie in and a restful morning before meeting a good friend for a cuppa.Then afterwards I came home, and snuggled up on the sofa with Husband and Tiny Dog before playing some games (Rummikub and Qwirkle) and doing some crochet.
It's been a wonderfully restful day.
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Evening,
Today I am grateful:
- that my Eldest got home without mishap
- that I managed to do a small amount of study
- that I had the time and space to nap safely
- that the sun shone brightly through my window
- that there are daffodils growing in my gardenThese small things are worth concentrating on, because these are the things I can do something with, and enjoy.
I cannot do anything about the global situation and so I choose to look just into my bubble and do what I can to make my little sphere a better space for me and those around me. -
Starting tomorrow, the fish doorbell is active again. Watch the lifecam and ring the bell when you see fish, so they can cross a lock in the Oudesluis in Utrecht!
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After about a month in hospital and all the snowstorms and physiotherapy I had kinda forgotten about my little flower mascot from the #snowstorm of 2025, after all that...
The petals are STILL HANGING IN THERE. New plant based #winterolympics should def be a thing, might have to water it or something this year.
#flowerpower #flowers #mastodon #fediverse #toronto #wintersports #goodnews #goodthings -
1) morning walk! I’m not missing the ice, no siree
2) I gave a great impromptu Joan of Arc lecture yesterday, and the students leaned forward to listen!
3) a whole day ahead for which *I* control the rhythm! -
Today's intention: Hold myself in #Kindness
https://youtu.be/2IcWJobNDck?si=nUaUTdmaJm1PbR5t
#gentle #yoga today #GoodThings
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Morning, Beige be with you!
My Good News for today
- My operation went well
- My husband is looking after me very well as I recuperate
- Tiny Dog is staying by my side to make sure I don't escape againWhat is your good news for the day?
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Good Morning, may all the blessings of Beige rain down upon you and your household.
My good news of the day:
- I am having a much needed operation that will hopefully have a positive knock on effect on my wider health
- Tiny Dog is enjoying her snuggles
- My Eldest child is still visiting
What is your good news for the day?
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Why it’s possible to be both jealous of and frustrated with people for whom good things resonate longer than bad things. Expert Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan on episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TEMHTGMSHxfbWgB93hYk0?si=68d95079d4234a1d #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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Why it’s possible to be both jealous of and frustrated with people for whom good things resonate longer than bad things. Expert Recruiter #MichaelaMorgan on episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TEMHTGMSHxfbWgB93hYk0?si=68d95079d4234a1d #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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The 2025 Good Things Jar
On or around New Years Eve 2024 I read about a Good Things Jar. I don’t remember where I read it, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Inspired, I decided that once a week I would put a note that recorded something good that happened that week and put it in a jar.
Accordingly, I took an empty pasta sauce jar and a pad of Post It notes and started my weekly note-taking endeavour.
My new year’s resolution began quite well as resolutions often do, and I more-or-less maintained it until early October when life, forgetfulness, laziness, and/or an absence of good things ceased my endeavour.
Nevertheless, I have nine months of good things to report, and it pleases me to re-read them now. I have reduced some names to one or two letters, but otherwise here are my Good Things notes:
Jan 4/25. Ke & Ju visited. We enjoyed a good walk in Bowen Park. Ju cooked up a storm! Loads of lovely leftovers.
Jan 11/25. Had the bedroom and bathrooms repainted. Looks great! Much better than the old wallpaper.
Jan 18/25. Enjoyed a lovely week with Ja. We cooked, walked at Buttertubs, played gin rummy, started a puzzle, and I learned how to use a Gimbal stabilizer.
25 Jan 25. 2 fabulous sunsets. Walked in Bowen Park. Invited to lead a workshop for Volunteer Nanaimo. Went to fitness class.
1 Feb 25. Created 1st draft for Pr newsletter. Started Fitness Level 1. Started PowerPoint for crochet workshop. Sorted G’s artwork. Worked on puzzle.
Feb 8/25. Lots of snow! Sorted G’s artwork. Arranged for photos. Lunch with D and R. Went to fitness class. Drafted Pr newsletter. Met Australian tourists.
15 Feb 25. Took G’s books to photographer to make a digital record. Finished creating Pr newsletter on Publisher. Went to Pr GM and Mgmt meetings. Went to fitness class.
Feb 22/25. Walk at Hemer Park. 5.1 earthquake! Fabulous sunset.
29 Feb 25. Survived a horrible cold/flu. Crocuses bloomed. A Coopers Hawk perched on a tree by my patio and I got photos.
8 Mar 2025. Got an email from SJ! BCAA started my car.
15 March 25. Got the digitized images of G’s book from SF, photographer. Finally over the cold/flu. Went to fitness class. Walked to Pr meeting.
22 March 25. Walk at Neck Point and Lost Lake. Good dental checkup. Started UK passport application process. Went to fitness class. Prepared presentation on joining blanket squares.
29 March 25. Taught a class in joining blanket squares at Volunteer Nanaimo. Had 3 dental fillings. Went to fitness class. Mailed UK passport application.
12 April 25. Tax refund!! New fitness class. Eye exam – new glasses ordered. Pr. Meeting summary. UK passport approved.
19 April 25. Toilet tank lid wobble fixed. Finished blanket for Volunteer Nanaimo. Went to fitness class. Played Bocce ball.
26 April 25. Voted in federal election. UK passport arrived. Saw early rhododendrons at Bower Park. Got a tax rebate! Original docs returned from UK. Removed old security system.
3 May 2025. Voted in fed election. Libs won. Got Covid booster. Lunch w D & R at Cuckoo’s in Coombs.
17 May 2025. Got a new dental crown. N & G visited. Donated blanket at Volunteer Nanaimo. Learned how to use a defibrillator. Northern Flicker in patio!
31 May 2025. Saw Island Soul Choir concert. Had blood test – results as usual. Medic recommended stopping alendronate and multivitamin. Saw yachts leading to start of sailboat race.
7 June 2025. Got a good haircut. Started cat blanket.
14 June 2025. Heat pump serviced. Created bird bath. Received new note cards. Went to Pride parade.
21 June 2025. 22 rows of cat blanket. Created a multi-ball box for yarn. Renewed car insurance. Saw a Northern Flicker on patio. Hummingbirds came back. Rose bloomed.
28 Jun 2025. 1st set of G’s books arrived. Made a water fountain birdbath out of a plant pot.
5 July 2025. Nice long walks in town. Mailed gift to Ju. Made banana bread with cream cheese and zucchini muffins.
12 July 2025. G’s books! – sent to sibs and kids. G’s artwork sent to Gi. 38C on patio!
19 July 2025. Very hot days. Bought Day Lilies. De-potted one dead plant and mystery shrub. Wrote about insomnia and social anxiety.
2 Aug 2025. Good haircut. Sent August e-cards. Put out raccoon spikes around patio.
9 August 2025. Email from Gr. Duke Thompson concert. Walked in Bower Park. Figured out how to keep Microsoft files and change email address.
16 Aug 2025. Signed up for fitness classes through to next spring. Created Pr newsletter. Went to Fringe play Between Trains.
23 Aug 2025. Found out why my eyes were too dry – dehumidifier!
30 Aug 2025. Received Google watch. Got it going. ½ way through cat Afghan.
6 Sept 2025, Cat Afghan ¾ done Wrote 5 blog posts. Drafted Sept Pr newsletter. Fertilized plants. Fixed outdoor temp glitch.
13 Sept 2025. Pr Mtgs. Wrote speaker summary. Wrote newsletter. Went to watercolour painting class. Went to fitness class. Had bone density test.
20 Sept 2025. CB visited. Doctor says I no longer have osteoporosis! The meds are working. Watercolour painting class is great. Got a good haircut.
4 Oct 2025. H came to clean out fireplace. Bought painting supplies at Iron Oxide.
#daily #goodThings #life #NewYear #PostItNotes #resolution #retirement #weekly #Writing
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The 2025 Good Things Jar
On or around New Years Eve 2024 I read about a Good Things Jar. I don’t remember where I read it, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Inspired, I decided that once a week I would make a note that recorded something good that happened that week and put it in a jar.
Accordingly, I took an empty pasta sauce jar and a pad of Post It notes and started my weekly note-taking endeavour.
My new year’s resolution began quite well as resolutions often do, and I more-or-less maintained it until early October when life, forgetfulness, laziness, and/or an absence of good things ceased my efforts.
Nevertheless, I have nine months of good things to report, and it pleases me to re-read them now. I have reduced some names to one or two letters, but otherwise here are my Good Things notes:
Jan 4/25. Ke & Ju visited. We enjoyed a good walk in Bowen Park. Ju cooked up a storm! Loads of lovely leftovers.
Jan 11/25. Had the bedroom and bathrooms repainted. Looks great! Much better than the old wallpaper.
Jan 18/25. Enjoyed a lovely week with Ja. We cooked, walked at Buttertubs, played gin rummy, started a puzzle, and I learned how to use a Gimbal stabilizer.
25 Jan 25. 2 fabulous sunsets. Walked in Bowen Park. Invited to lead a workshop for Volunteer Nanaimo. Went to fitness class.
1 Feb 25. Created 1st draft for Pr newsletter. Started Fitness Level 1. Started PowerPoint for crochet workshop. Sorted G’s artwork. Worked on puzzle.
Feb 8/25. Lots of snow! Sorted G’s artwork. Arranged for photos. Lunch with D and R. Went to fitness class. Drafted Pr newsletter. Met Australian tourists.
15 Feb 25. Took G’s books to photographer to make a digital record. Finished creating Pr newsletter on Publisher. Went to Pr GM and Mgmt meetings. Went to fitness class.
Feb 22/25. Walk at Hemer Park. 5.1 earthquake! Fabulous sunset.
29 Feb 25. Survived a horrible cold/flu. Crocuses bloomed. A Coopers Hawk perched on a tree by my patio and I got photos.
8 Mar 2025. Got an email from SJ! BCAA started my car.
15 March 25. Got the digitized images of G’s book from SF, photographer. Finally over the cold/flu. Went to fitness class. Walked to Pr meeting.
22 March 25. Walk at Neck Point and Lost Lake. Good dental checkup. Started UK passport application process. Went to fitness class. Prepared presentation on joining blanket squares.
29 March 25. Taught a class in joining blanket squares at Volunteer Nanaimo. Had 3 dental fillings. Went to fitness class. Mailed UK passport application.
12 April 25. Tax refund!! New fitness class. Eye exam – new glasses ordered. Pr. Meeting summary. UK passport approved.
19 April 25. Toilet tank lid wobble fixed. Finished blanket for Volunteer Nanaimo. Went to fitness class. Played Bocce ball.
26 April 25. Voted in federal election. UK passport arrived. Saw early rhododendrons at Bower Park. Got a tax rebate! Original docs returned from UK. Removed old security system.
3 May 2025. Voted in fed election. Libs won. Got Covid booster. Lunch w D & R at Cuckoo’s in Coombs.
17 May 2025. Got a new dental crown. N & G visited. Donated blanket at Volunteer Nanaimo. Learned how to use a defibrillator. Northern Flicker in patio!
31 May 2025. Saw Island Soul Choir concert. Had blood test – results as usual. Medic recommended stopping alendronate and multivitamin. Saw yachts leading to start of sailboat race.
7 June 2025. Got a good haircut. Started cat blanket.
14 June 2025. Heat pump serviced. Created bird bath. Received new note cards. Went to Pride parade.
21 June 2025. 22 rows of cat blanket. Created a multi-ball box for yarn. Renewed car insurance. Saw a Northern Flicker on patio. Hummingbirds came back. Rose bloomed.
28 Jun 2025. 1st set of G’s books arrived. Made a water fountain birdbath out of a plant pot.
5 July 2025. Nice long walks in town. Mailed gift to Ju. Made banana bread with cream cheese and zucchini muffins.
12 July 2025. G’s books! – sent to sibs and kids. G’s artwork sent to Gi. 38C on patio!
19 July 2025. Very hot days. Bought Day Lilies. De-potted one dead plant and mystery shrub. Wrote about insomnia and social anxiety.
2 Aug 2025. Good haircut. Sent August e-cards. Put out raccoon spikes around patio.
9 August 2025. Email from Gr. Duke Thompson concert. Walked in Bower Park. Figured out how to keep Microsoft files and change email address.
16 Aug 2025. Signed up for fitness classes through to next spring. Created Pr newsletter. Went to Fringe play Between Trains.
23 Aug 2025. Found out why my eyes were too dry – dehumidifier!
30 Aug 2025. Received Google watch. Got it going. ½ way through cat Afghan.
6 Sept 2025, Cat Afghan ¾ done Wrote 5 blog posts. Drafted Sept Pr newsletter. Fertilized plants. Fixed outdoor temp glitch.
13 Sept 2025. Pr Mtgs. Wrote speaker summary. Wrote newsletter. Went to watercolour painting class. Went to fitness class. Had bone density test.
20 Sept 2025. CB visited. Doctor says I no longer have osteoporosis! The meds are working. Watercolour painting class is great. Got a good haircut.
4 Oct 2025. H came to clean out fireplace. Bought painting supplies at Iron Oxide.
#daily #goodThings #life #NewYear #PostItNotes #resolution #retirement #weekly #Writing
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The 2025 Good Things Jar
On or around New Years Eve 2024 I read about a Good Things Jar. I don’t remember where I read it, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Inspired, I decided that once a week I would put a note that recorded something good that happened that week and put it in a jar.
Accordingly, I took an empty pasta sauce jar and a pad of Post It notes and started my weekly note-taking endeavour.
My new year’s resolution began quite well as resolutions often do, and I more-or-less maintained it until early October when life, forgetfulness, laziness, and/or an absence of good things ceased my endeavour.
Nevertheless, I have nine months of good things to report, and it pleases me to re-read them now. I have reduced some names to one or two letters, but otherwise here are my Good Things notes:
Jan 4/25. Ke & Ju visited. We enjoyed a good walk in Bowen Park. Ju cooked up a storm! Loads of lovely leftovers.
Jan 11/25. Had the bedroom and bathrooms repainted. Looks great! Much better than the old wallpaper.
Jan 18/25. Enjoyed a lovely week with Ja. We cooked, walked at Buttertubs, played gin rummy, started a puzzle, and I learned how to use a Gimbal stabilizer.
25 Jan 25. 2 fabulous sunsets. Walked in Bowen Park. Invited to lead a workshop for Volunteer Nanaimo. Went to fitness class.
1 Feb 25. Created 1st draft for Pr newsletter. Started Fitness Level 1. Started PowerPoint for crochet workshop. Sorted G’s artwork. Worked on puzzle.
Feb 8/25. Lots of snow! Sorted G’s artwork. Arranged for photos. Lunch with D and R. Went to fitness class. Drafted Pr newsletter. Met Australian tourists.
15 Feb 25. Took G’s books to photographer to make a digital record. Finished creating Pr newsletter on Publisher. Went to Pr GM and Mgmt meetings. Went to fitness class.
Feb 22/25. Walk at Hemer Park. 5.1 earthquake! Fabulous sunset.
29 Feb 25. Survived a horrible cold/flu. Crocuses bloomed. A Coopers Hawk perched on a tree by my patio and I got photos.
8 Mar 2025. Got an email from SJ! BCAA started my car.
15 March 25. Got the digitized images of G’s book from SF, photographer. Finally over the cold/flu. Went to fitness class. Walked to Pr meeting.
22 March 25. Walk at Neck Point and Lost Lake. Good dental checkup. Started UK passport application process. Went to fitness class. Prepared presentation on joining blanket squares.
29 March 25. Taught a class in joining blanket squares at Volunteer Nanaimo. Had 3 dental fillings. Went to fitness class. Mailed UK passport application.
12 April 25. Tax refund!! New fitness class. Eye exam – new glasses ordered. Pr. Meeting summary. UK passport approved.
19 April 25. Toilet tank lid wobble fixed. Finished blanket for Volunteer Nanaimo. Went to fitness class. Played Bocce ball.
26 April 25. Voted in federal election. UK passport arrived. Saw early rhododendrons at Bower Park. Got a tax rebate! Original docs returned from UK. Removed old security system.
3 May 2025. Voted in fed election. Libs won. Got Covid booster. Lunch w D & R at Cuckoo’s in Coombs.
17 May 2025. Got a new dental crown. N & G visited. Donated blanket at Volunteer Nanaimo. Learned how to use a defibrillator. Northern Flicker in patio!
31 May 2025. Saw Island Soul Choir concert. Had blood test – results as usual. Medic recommended stopping alendronate and multivitamin. Saw yachts leading to start of sailboat race.
7 June 2025. Got a good haircut. Started cat blanket.
14 June 2025. Heat pump serviced. Created bird bath. Received new note cards. Went to Pride parade.
21 June 2025. 22 rows of cat blanket. Created a multi-ball box for yarn. Renewed car insurance. Saw a Northern Flicker on patio. Hummingbirds came back. Rose bloomed.
28 Jun 2025. 1st set of G’s books arrived. Made a water fountain birdbath out of a plant pot.
5 July 2025. Nice long walks in town. Mailed gift to Ju. Made banana bread with cream cheese and zucchini muffins.
12 July 2025. G’s books! – sent to sibs and kids. G’s artwork sent to Gi. 38C on patio!
19 July 2025. Very hot days. Bought Day Lilies. De-potted one dead plant and mystery shrub. Wrote about insomnia and social anxiety.
2 Aug 2025. Good haircut. Sent August e-cards. Put out raccoon spikes around patio.
9 August 2025. Email from Gr. Duke Thompson concert. Walked in Bower Park. Figured out how to keep Microsoft files and change email address.
16 Aug 2025. Signed up for fitness classes through to next spring. Created Pr newsletter. Went to Fringe play Between Trains.
23 Aug 2025. Found out why my eyes were too dry – dehumidifier!
30 Aug 2025. Received Google watch. Got it going. ½ way through cat Afghan.
6 Sept 2025, Cat Afghan ¾ done Wrote 5 blog posts. Drafted Sept Pr newsletter. Fertilized plants. Fixed outdoor temp glitch.
13 Sept 2025. Pr Mtgs. Wrote speaker summary. Wrote newsletter. Went to watercolour painting class. Went to fitness class. Had bone density test.
20 Sept 2025. CB visited. Doctor says I no longer have osteoporosis! The meds are working. Watercolour painting class is great. Got a good haircut.
4 Oct 2025. H came to clean out fireplace. Bought painting supplies at Iron Oxide.
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The challenge of being intentional as a way to get the good things to resonate longer than the bad things. Expert recruiter #MichaelaMorgan on episode 10 of #YoureOnMuteThePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michaela-morgan/id1746606151?i=1000655744374 #resonance #badthings #goodthings #podcast
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1. Used the #3GoodThings hashtag here:
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...so I guess I'd better share 2 further #GoodThings.
2. I completed a #MedievalCats #drawing (ink and metallic gold pencil; see attached image) for my friend's birthday. She was delighted.
3. I made two phone calls that I've been putting off (because they're PHONE CALLS) for 5 weeks and 1 week, respectively.
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#IlluminatedManuscripts
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1. Used the #3GoodThings hashtag here:
https://mastodon.social/@courtcan/115667672723034356
...so I guess I'd better share 2 further #GoodThings.
2. I completed a #MedievalCats #drawing (ink and metallic gold pencil; see attached image) for my friend's birthday. She was delighted.
3. I made two phone calls that I've been putting off (because they're PHONE CALLS) for 5 weeks and 1 week, respectively.
#HumanArt
#HumanArtOnly
#NoAISlop
#InkDrawing
#IlluminatedCats
#IlluminatedManuscripts
#cats
#CatsOfMastodon
#catstodon -
1. Used the #3GoodThings hashtag here:
https://mastodon.social/@courtcan/115667672723034356
...so I guess I'd better share 2 further #GoodThings.
2. I completed a #MedievalCats #drawing (ink and metallic gold pencil; see attached image) for my friend's birthday. She was delighted.
3. I made two phone calls that I've been putting off (because they're PHONE CALLS) for 5 weeks and 1 week, respectively.
#HumanArt
#HumanArtOnly
#NoAISlop
#InkDrawing
#IlluminatedCats
#IlluminatedManuscripts
#cats
#CatsOfMastodon
#catstodon
