I am grateful that I was able to be present for a funeral today. I am grateful for Cabe’s life. I am grateful for the meaning that he brought to this world. I’ve never attended a Jewish funeral before. I found the traditions in the ceremony helpful in processing his death.

I am grateful for time in the studio this afternoon.

I am grateful for an easy installation of my artwork for a show at Bean Around the World on Fisgard street.

I am grateful for family fun night: Cooper’s pick. Julie made falafel, which we’ve never done at home before, and they were SO GOOD. Then, we watched the Teen Titans movie, which the kids found SO GOOD.

I am grateful for a safe trip doing plenty o’ driving today. I spent time in Nanaimo, Duncan, and Sooke, all before 1pm.

I am grateful for some art biz success.

I am grateful for leftovers.

I am grateful for time spent on the floor playing lego with my lads this evening.

I am grateful for a productive day.

I am grateful for some success in the art biz.

I am grateful for time spent putting up some Halloween decorations with my family.

I am grateful for the delivery of some light bulbs from Ikea on the mainland from a friend who was there the other day, and asked us if we needed anything.

I am grateful for a trip with my family to visit another family, that helped me appreciate everything about families, and made me want to hold them all closer.

I am grateful for a moment when Cooper was reading a story to a 2 year old today, that was just so cussin’ sweet.

I am grateful for a safe journey home on a rainy night on the Malahat highway.

I am grateful for time spent getting a cuss ton of cuss done in the garagenous zone today.

I am grateful for time spent with Julie this afternoon.

I am grateful for time spent with Cooper this evening. He got more work done on his costume, painting on a T-shirt.

I am grateful for time spent getting some canvases ready for a demonstration I’ll be doing at Opus Art Supplies in a couple weeks. I’m a bit nervous about it, but excited, and pleased not to be procrastinating in preparing for it anymore. I don’t like the anxiety, but it is nice to have something to be anxious about.