January is a gloomy month in Minnesota. Well, really, I think its gloomy everywhere, but especially in Minnesota. The holiday season is over, with nothing really fun on the horizon for months. The weather is cold and frequently overcast. I tend to get depressed from the confluence of several things at this time of year, and I am not that fun to be around.
In November, I decided to start each day thinking of something for which I am grateful. It improved my attitude, and made my day better. I shared my thoughts on my facebook page, and heard from a number of friends that they enjoyed my thoughts, and they actually looked forward to reading what I wrote each day. (And I do thank you for that encouragement! You have no idea what it means to a writer to hear that someone enjoyed what they wrote.)
