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Today I am thankful that I'm not so jaded that I'm not absolutely horrified at least once daily. I'm also thankful that I still believe we'll eventually reach a time when I can watch the news without an antacid.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today I am thankful that I honestly give zero fucks that I look my age. That "mar-a-lago face" looks like those old-school plastic Halloween masks we wore back when I was a kid. I'd rather look like myself, thank you very much.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

My dog got into my knitting bag and unraveled a skein of yarn all over the living room. Today I am thankful that it was a $3 clearance skein and not my "good" yarn. I am also thankful that he didn't unravel my wip.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I picked a few sprigs of calico asters in my yard and even at this late date, had to swish the bees away. Today I am thankful for the pollinators!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I have a couple of work events coming up where I will be required to cosplay as a professional. Today I am thankful that between a good sale and a 40% off coupon, I was able to purchase a new suit and blouse for only $70.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We had a rainy summer, which led to some disappointing weekends, but today I am thankful that the payoff is vibrant fall color.

A red maple leaf with green veins sits on a patch of grass.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Harley had a Top Ten walk this morning. Someone threw a chunk of their Taylor Ham Egg & Cheese on the sidewalk and it went down the hatch before I could react. While I don't condone eating off the sidewalk, I am thankful for unexpected treats.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I pre-ordered Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and Peter Straub from Bookshop.org. Today I am thankful that it's only one more week until the release date.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Apparently someone has used MY tax dollars to run a stupid political ad. Today I am thankful that I haven't actually seen it for myself, as I think I've already seen too much of him for one lifetime, and I'm tired of this bullshit.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I went to Michael's because I needed just one more skein of yarn. (Some of you already know how that worked out.) Today I am thankful that it was just payday on Friday.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today I am thankful that the power is still on. It's been very windy, and lots of others in my area have outages. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it stays on!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today I am thankful that my husband brought home pizza for dinner. I cannot overstate how exhausting it is to figure out what to make Every. Single. Night.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I learned to crochet as a child from 2 different great grandmothers, neither of whom used patterns, so I never learned to read them. Today I am thankful that I was able to figure out a section my friend was struggling with. Not because I could read her pattern, but because I could read the yarn.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

They're calling for a potential noreaster this weekend. Today I'm thankful that I have plenty of yarn and books on hand, just in case I'm stuck indoors.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today I am thankful that there are numerous days set aside to appreciate pets. In celebration of International Husky Day, please admire this magnificent doofus.

A long haired gray and white husky is standing in a sunny green lawn. There is a hill with cow trails and some trees behind him. The sky is bright blue with white clouds. The foreground is in shade, and you can barely make out the orange line attaching the dog to his human. (Human not pictured, I was busy holding a 30' lead and taking a photo.)

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today I am thankful for the First Amendment.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It rained pretty much all day, but there was a short break, so Harley and I attempted a walk. We miscalculated a little, so now he smells like wet dog. Today I am thankful that he doesn't mind the hair dryer.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's supposed to rain all day tomorrow. Today I am thankful that Harley and I got in an extra walk. He hates getting wet more than he loves going for long walks, so we'll probably spend the day indoors.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In the last 24 hours, I've heard coyotes howling, seen 2 bears, about a dozen deer, a fox, more rabbits and squirrels than I could count, and now I'm listening to a barred owl- all in my own yard. Today I am thankful for wildlife.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today I am thankful for the Thursday Evening Knitting group. We talked and laughed about everything from public nudity to cpap machines. If there's an inappropriate topic, we've almost certainly discussed it.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

My late grandmother used to tell me that she never missed an opportunity to vote, and that she always studied the issues and voted accordingly (although sometimes she let Grandpa think she voted how he told her to). Today I am thankful that I take after Grandma.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There's a time and place for everything. Just like your restaurant analogy, sometimes you want a fancy meal and sometimes you want cheap takeout. Both are delicious!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today I am thankful that at home I have a garden and probably as many books as a small library; and my local public library has 3 amazing gardens next to and in front of the building.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Normally I hold off on Pumpkin Spice anything until at least September 15, but when I went to the store they had streusel topped pumpkin muffins. Today I am thankful that it's close enough to the 15th. Those muffins are delicious!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I was cleaning the bathroom, and my husband interrupted me to ask if I would like him to vacuum the living room. Today I am thankful that after 32 years, he's starting to catch on!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

September 11 is a challenging day for me. I took the day off from work and plan to spend it in my garden. Today I am thankful for the ability to step back and reflect.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today I am thankful that I stopped for gas on my way to work. It was $4.29/gallon. On my way home, the sign said $4.49.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today was a perfect day for walking dogs. Today I am thankful that we are apparently a dog-walking neighborhood. We saw 17 canine friends on our rounds. (I'm also thankful that I had a pocket full of mini milk bones, since they're all good puppies.)

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I spent my day mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, and cleaning the house. Today I am thankful for a hot shower and clean sheets!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today I am thankful that it's a 3 day weekend, because so far I've done 0% of the things I need to get done. I still have 2 more days to avoid chores instead of just one.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's been an extra busy week. Today I am thankful for this new friend in my garden. (Please excuse the untidiness, I've been trying not to disturb the butterfly process.)

A recently hatched monarch butterfly hangs upside down from a tattered milkweed plant. Numerous weeds are in the background.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Does it count if I needed one more skein to finish a project? I think it doesn't, because I bought the rest last month and this one should have been in the first lot.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last night I cooked dinner and everyone else worked late. Today I am thankful that I don't have to cook anything because yesterday's chicken is in the fridge.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I love dragonflies! They're supposed to represent growth and prosperity, but also they're pretty.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

About 2 years ago I bought this gorgeous yarn from the Smoky Mountain Spinnery in Gatlinburg TN and started a sweater inspired by Dolly's Coat of Many Colors. Today I am thankful that all that's left is to finish weaving in the damn ends!

A sweater made of multiple multicolored squares is bundled in my lap FINALLY getting its ends sewn in. Yarn is Copper Corgi sport in Winter Wishes, Summer Fireflies, Spring Wildflowers, and Autumn Changes, from the Four Seasons of the Smokies collection from the Smoky Mountain Spinnery.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's a New Jersey tradition to have caprese salad with the greens and tomatoes fresh from the garden, and fresh mozzarella from an Italian deli (bonus points if the cheesemaker is shouting in Italian while making the cheese.) Today I am thankful that I can still get good food.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

My first husky, Maddox, was terrified of loud noises-especially fireworks. My current husky, Harley, has precisely zero fucks to give. Today I am thankful that he is sleeping through an entire fireworks display.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Beautiful! It reminds me of late sunset colors.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today I am thankful that I made it through the week with a fraction of my sanity still intact. This one was a real doozy!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today I am thankful that it is knitting night at the library. I feel like knitting and crocheting really does help keep me from unraveling.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

On National Dog Day, I am thankful for this doofus. Harley brings joy, silliness, and SO MUCH loose fur everywhere he goes!

A long haired husky is pulling on his leash in an attempt to catch fresh venison on the front lawn. A young buck is looking back at the dog, probably wondering how much arm strength the woman at the other end of the leash has.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today I am thankful that I got to live in a world with Dolly Parton in it, even though it wasn't for as long as it should have been.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today I am thankful that I passed the ethics section of my continuing ed for work with a score of 100%. It's very satisfying to love what I do and also know I'm doing it the right way. (We'll have to wait and see how I do on the rest of the sections!)

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our knitting group meets at our local library. Everyone is welcome, and we all do our own thing, share advice (and sometimes overflow yarn stash), and chat. The only downside is that the library doesn't allow food or drinks. It's one of my favorite things! I hope you can find something similar.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today I am thankful for puppies. On our walk tonight, we met 2 of our newest canine neighbors, and Harley even got to do zoomies and wrestling with his new friend Bo.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today I am thankful that I wasn't planning to stock up on ground beef in any event. Current events sure do make a strong case for backyard gardens!

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We had another storm today, and the power went out. Today I am thankful that the library is on the side of town where the power stayed on. I sat and crocheted with the Thursday Evening Knitting group, and when I got home the lights were back on.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I pretty much only go to church for weddings and funerals, but I don't recall an asterisk on the "love one another" part in the Bible. Today I am thankful for people who show kindness and respect to everyone, not just a select few.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today I am thankful for frozen pizza. I dislike cooking dinner on a good day, and this was not one of those.

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Amy Gelo @amygelo.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today I am thankful for chocolate cake. Especially the kind with rich layers divided by creamy mousse and covered in a smooth ganache. Not unrelated, one of my colleagues' birthday is tomorrow.

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