41/365 • I love the band Rancid

41/365 • Things that make me smile: pandas, Rancid, piano music, taxis, the Beatles, hugs, a clean house, Pen's style, Kelton quoting books not movies, morning shakes, texts from  John, tribe, Ryan, trax, the green skull ranch, breakfast food, tramp stamps, stormy mornings, anime, record players, showers, date nights and long drives. #365daysofgratitude

38/365 • weaving my tapestry

When I was a child I would imagine a few crones, who have mastered the art of spinning the thread of life, weaving my tapestry.

As I grow, I have started to appreciate the things that put together this picture that stays. Threads of happy summers, sad break-ups, stubbed toes, unquenchable laughter, my tribe, rainstorms, learning new things, heartache, hugs, the warmth of smiles, goods books, and good cries.

Some of the brilliant weaves shine so bright that it hurts to look at. Other sections are dark enough that they find and take every breath I have; consumed by the richness of color.

I try often weaving parts of my own tapestry. I know that I have tried to reweave parts of it as well. Today I find myself surrendering to the threads that I did not place. The pieces of my picture and myself, which are a byproduct of other things. Regardless of origin, these things are a part of me and they make my picture.

I wonder how long it took the crones to become master at spinning this thread.

Love, Mimi

38/365 • I'm am grateful for being alive. #365daysofgratitude

35/365 Winter

I had to pause when getting into my car this morning. The large fluffy snowflakes were drifting so softly. I held my breath and listened the the quiet that snow brings, even in the busy morning hours. Sometimes I find myself woven into the beauty of winter. #cleanair #peaceful #curvylikeasnowflake #ilovemylife #365daysofgratitude 35/365

28/365 • GratiTuseday

28/365 • GratiTuseday:
Pen learning how to spell her name, Kel getting good at multiplication, Google reminding me how to do long division, pink hair, doctors, broccoli, hugs, drawing, Megan, art shows, my cousin Jerica, tiny things, being able to hear, my car, giggles, tiny toes, soft blankets, dishes, hot tea, working lungs, clean air, cuddling, cherry chocolates, J Looney, high heels, work, soft kisses, heartbeats, nail polish, love languages, fuzzy socks and my Dad.

23/365 Jeni

I am thankful for my cousin Jeni.

"My dear cousin's battle with breast cancer ended early this morning. In one of the last real conversations I had with Jeni she started to talk about her children, how hard it was to watch them grieving knowing that her declining health was the cause of their grief. "I want to fix it, she said, the words catching a little in her throat, her eyes filling with tears, "but it's because I'm dying that they are sad and I can't do anything about that." She was quiet for just a moment before wiping the tears, and saying, "But it has been a good week otherwise, my meds are getting regulated so that I can keep some food down and I am sleeping better..." I just stared at her and then asked, "How can you be like this? How are you able to find the good in every situation, to stay so positive with all you are facing?" She answered, "What choice do I have? Sometimes I wake up and I remember, and I want to scream, but I don't have the energy, so I think about the blessings."

May I learn to bear the unbearable with the grace of Jeni. May we eventually find a way to accept the giant hole she left in our family, or maybe even somehow see the beauty there, as she would have."

Written by my sister Sarah. She is good at the words when they fail me. We will miss you Jeni.

21/365 • Beautiful food

21/365 • Beautiful food. I am so excited for my birthday dinner on Friday and the talented chefs that are making the food! www.mimithatonegirl.com #365daysofgratitude #ilovemylife

18-20/365 • Hoodies, hoods and hoodlums

The first time Penelope met her godmother.

20/365 • I am so happy this girl is in my life. Olivia has a knack for making me feel special no matter what. She spoils me with unconditional love and friendship. She is a safe harbor and the best cheerleader ever. I would not trade her for the world. I am so glad she is in my life. #livandmimimimoments

#365daysofgraditude