8/9
Today I am grateful to see the Fabulous Thunderbirds in concert last night.
8/10
Today I am grateful that I can connect with friends remotely.
8/11
Today I am grateful to hear live music at a new park in the West Loop yesterday.
8/12
Today I am grateful for a free concert every Thursday evening at Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation
8/13
Today I am grateful for a walk along the Chicago Riverfront last night
8/14
Today I am grateful to attend an exciting White Sox - Tigers game last night with family and friends.
8/15
Today I am grateful for a visit from my sisters this weekend.
8/17
Today I am grateful I can stream movies on demand
8/18
Today I am grateful for my annual physical exam.
8/19
Today I am grateful to present at the Chicago .NET User Group last night at their first in-person event in over 2 years.
8/20
Today I am grateful for wood-fired pizza
8/21
Today I am grateful to see "Cruel Intentions: The Musical" on my first visit to the Chopin Theater last night.
8/22
Today I am grateful I was able to help an 85-year-old lady resolve her computer issues yesterday.
8/23
Today I am grateful for a conversation with Kira yesterday.
8/24
Today I am grateful to schedule the travel for 2 vacations this fall
8/25
Today I am grateful for dinner with Richard last night in Chinatown
8/26
Today I am grateful for my first visit to the Chicago Magic Lounge
8/27
Today I am grateful to sleep in for the first time in weeks
8/28
Today I am grateful to see The Wallflowers in concert last night.
8/29
Today I am grateful to Tim, who picked me up, drove me to my car, and jump-started my dead battery yesterday.
8/30
Today I am grateful for a new pair of shoes - a gift from my son.
8/31
Today I am grateful for a virtual happy hour yesterday with Tze Lin, Hattan, and Ernesto.
9/1
Today I am grateful to update dozens of old passwords and store them in a password manager this week.
9/2
Today I am grateful to arrive safely in Colorado last night
9/3
Today I am grateful for:
-a guided walking tour of Denver
-a visit to (the unsinkable) Molly Brown home
-hanging out with Jerry in the afternoon
9/4
Today I am grateful for:
- a walk around the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- a visit to Idaho Springs
- my first taste of Colorado-style pizza