Tag Archives: gratitude

12 Things Kelly Can’t Live Without—#2

Children’s book author and artist Kelly Ulrich shares what makes her happy in the midst of her busy and creative life—a series of twelve things she can’t live without. #2: Peace and Quiet I grew up outside of the city.…


12 Things Kelly Can’t Live Without—#1: A Sanctuary

Children’s book author and artist Kelly Ulrich shares what makes her happy in the midst of her busy and creative life—a series of twelve things she can’t live without. A Sanctuary A safe place to sleep. To live. To have…


Glad Tidings & Cheer

Volume I / Issue 12 — 22 December 2020 This past year brought about many challenges. At times, we have seen the very best of our humanity as we came together to support frontline and essential workers. At other times, we…


Grateful – so much more than a word

Grateful: One word that says so much, yet doesn’t fully convey its own depth. How could a word be both profound and simple? A feeling and an action? Something that can drop me to my knees with humility and fill…


The Gift of All Saints’ Day

On November 1st, with Halloween behind us and the holiday season looming on the horizon, I think All Saints’ Day is the perfect day to pause and reflect. It’s like a reset button for your soul – if you choose…


12 Years Today – 4,380 Days

I’m glad I’m not French. No offense to the French, I actually love the country, the food, and the people… but twelve years ago on Bastille Day, our lives changed forever. If it were any other normal day, I maybe…


The Importance of Gratitude

I still write “Thank You” notes. By hand. And put them in the post. Not for everything, but for a lot of things. People ask me why, and it’s because I believe saying “Thank You” is one of the most…