Thankful Thursday

It’s Thankful Thursday hosted by Brian of Brian’s Home. He wants us to post what we’re thankful for.

I think it’s a good thing to do each week. Focus on the positive things in our lives.

Make sure you link up to the Blog Hop at Brian’s Home and get the code to put on your blog. Then visit all the participants.

This week I’m going to work hard to accomplish the following things:

  1. Find something that makes me happy.
  2. Something to give someone else to make them smile.
  3. Find one thing that I love to smell.
  4. Find one thing I enjoy looking at.
  5. Find something that’s my favorite color.
  6. Find something I am thankful for in nature.
  7. Find something that I can use to make a gift for someone.

What are you thankful for today?


1. Brian’s Home
2. Messymimi
3. It’s a Snap!
4. Animal Shelter Life
5. Purrseidon
6. One Spoiled Cat
7. Zoolatry
8. My GBGV Life
9. 15andmeowing
10. Friends Furever
11. LouLou
12. A Shutterbug
13. Comedy Plus
14. Eastside Cats
15. A Green Ridge
16. Catscue
17. Colletta’s Kitchen
18. Milo Moments
19. Comfort Spiral
20. The LLB Gang
21. Friendship Friday
22. Amber’s Book Review
23. Midweek News
24. Canadian Nana
25. Layla’s Woof

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58 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday

  1. iannieam – Northwestern Pa
    Ann Thompson says:

    I like the idea of having a list like that. Not only will you be finding what makes you happy but you’ll be helping to make someone else be happy too. We could all use a little more happy.

  2. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    Today we are thankful we have each other and everyone seems to be healthy right now. We lost a dear family member yesterday, so we are reminded to cherish every day we have. Your thankfuls are great and super positive. We love positivity.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      That’s a wonderful thankful. Every day is a gift and at 70 I’m even more happy with each day I’m given. 🙂

  3. Sandra Hangey says:

    this is a great list, for yourself and for others. spreading happiness is always a good thing to do…since we are leaving in a few minutes for bob’s final doc visit for his knee surgery, today I am thankful it is OVER, no more visits and he says he is thankful he doesn’t have a 3rd leg because 2 new knees is his limit

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m glad Bob did so well. Now he can walk with you and Beau again. Excellent. 🙂

  4. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    I’m here to make you happy.

  5. Eastside Cats Blog – Metro Detroit, Michigan USA – Follow my three cat families and other cat antics at https://eastsidecats.blogspot.com/
    Eastside Cats Blog says:

    Last night, I made The Hubby laugh hard enough for tears, and it was such a wonderful moment!
    We all forget sometimes that smiles, giggles, and belly laughs make everything better.

  6. Kathe W. – Married to my best pal, mother of three grown children, retired and wouldn't be able to fit work in now-too busy having fun and learning new things every day.
    Kathe W. says:

    What a great idea! I am going to copy you this week! Thanks toots! xoxoxo

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I know you’ll pull this off with ease. You’re most welcome. Love and hugs all around. 🙂

  7. Cathy Kennedy says:

    Sandee,

    I like your approach with your list of to-do to make yourself or others happy. In doing so, this also shows your gratitude and love for life. Reading your daily contributions make me happy! 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Cathy. There is so much hate and negativity in the world. I won’t go there. 🙂

  8. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    Eugenia says:

    Wow! I love your list! I’m going to work on these items too! Happy Thursday!

      • Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
  9. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Caren says:

    I love what you are planning to do for the coming week. I’m thankful I have nowhere to be in this bitter cold and snow that we have! I’m thankful I went to the grocery store before it hit!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m glad you’re stocked up on supplies. It’s awful when you’re caught off guard and don’t have enough. Stay warm. Scritches to the boys. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I try for uplifting each and every day. Sometimes I pull it off and sometimes not so much. Thank you for hosting the fun. 🙂

  10. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Now that list sounds like pawfect for finding happiness. 💙

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m going for happy each and every day. Me and everyone else I come in contact with. 🙂

  11. Memories of Eric and Flynn – I started this blog to show my holiday photos but haven't added to it for so long, but you can see my other holiday photos at https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com My main blog is my cat blog at https://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
    Memories of Eric and Flynn says:

    That is a lovely list.
    I am thankful that last year we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and my 70th birthday. With my father dying at 34 and my mother was 50, I never thought I would reach my milestones. Every day is a bonus that I am grateful for.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m with you on every day is a bonus. I’m 70 and feel 20 most of the time. Don’t look it, but feel it. 🙂

  12. Bette A. Stevens – Central Maine, USA – "I'm a writer inspired by nature and human nature!" ~ Bette A. Stevens Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO! was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA , Stevens's second children's book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children's Literature - Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Stevens's debut novel, DOG BONE SOUP, A Boomer’s Journey released in January of 2015.
    Bette A. Stevens says:

    Wonderful to-do-list, Sandee! 😍 Doing for others is sure to make the doers happy too. Thanks for sharing this great idea! xo

  13. Carol anne – I am in my mid 40's. I'm blind and I have dissociative identity disorder, I also have complex PTSD. I blog about my life with these disorders. I live in Ireland.
    Carol anne says:

    good luck sandee! <3
    today I am thankful for my PA, my dog, my health, tea, books, music, the radio!

  14. ghostmmnc
    ghostmmnc says:

    Great list!
    I’m thankful we still have heat, as it’s been so cold, with snow too. Our cold water pipe froze up in the kitchen. Hope it warms up soon.
    Happy Thursday! <3

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Oh I hate the frozen pipes. I so remember having that happen in our old house. Hasn’t happened in our new house. Happy Thankful Thursday, Barbara. 🙂

  15. Jen
    Jen says:

    I hope you found them! Knowing you, you probably found a million of them! This week has been long, but I have had quite a few wonderful moments like you shared on your list, that makes it good! 🙂

  16. Crystal – Pennsylvania – I love cats and I am a animal lover. I like most sports. For example: Nascar, Golf and etc.... I like meeting new people and making new friends. I am on Bloglovin', Katzenworld Forum and I am on Linked In. I live in a small town in Pennsylvania. I also like taking pictures and writing poetry. I've met Maya Angelou and that was a WOW experience. I love hot wings. I love cats, dogs and most other animals.
    Crystal says:

    Great thankfuls & list.
    Hey please forgive us Sandee for being strangers but ever since Mom Crystal got her second Pfizer vaccine shot, she’s been sick and that’s been since 12-13-2021. She’s still sick and isn’t even sure what’s she got. She just wants to get better and soon but we couldn’t stay away to much longer.
    Daisy Mae

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m sorry mom is sick and has been sick for so long. Not good. Get well soon. Scritches to sweet Daisy Mae. 🙂

  17. Debbie D. – Suburban Toronto, Canada – Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper, known as "The Doglady". Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal "hippie rockchick". History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
    Debbie D. says:

    That’s a lovely plan, Sandee! 🙂 We could all use more happiness these days. I am thankful that January is over and Febraury is a short month. It’s been a long hard winter, so far.

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