Amber Hinds

30 Days of Thanks

Celebrating life and emphasizing thankfulness, even at moments when it feels like there isn’t much for which to be thankful.  A gratitude project contributed to for 30 days every November.

  • Report Card + 30 Days of Thanks

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    I have a new Sunday routine, starting with going to bed early Saturday night (around 10:00) and then getting up early Sunday to go to yoga.  This morning, I hauled my bike out of the basement since we’re experimenting with not using the car, and biked to the studio.  I felt stiff and achy on the way…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Washable Crayons Really Are Washable

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    All it took was a little water, 7th generation dish soap, and elbow grease. Thank goodness.

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Shaking Hands With Our Leaders

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    I mentioned last year that Vice President Joe Biden comes to Nantucket for Thanksgiving, and has been doing so for more than 35 years.  I was thrilled last year to have bumped into him unexpectedly in town and for him to have agreed to take a picture with Nora and me.  I also was a little nervous…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Thanksgiving

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    I’m going to be brief because I’m not sure how many people are around reading on days like this, and the last Harry Potter movie is calling me, anyway. Today, was the first Thanksgiving we had on our own — no family or “adopted family” to share the meal with, and you know what?  It…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Little Things

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    Today, I’m thankful for the wonderful comments I’ve been receiving from friends, family, and readers on my blog, Facebook, and via email about selling (or not) our car.  I really appreciate getting a third party perspective on all this, plus it’s so nice to know people are reading my writings and that they aren’t just lost…

  • The Great Experiment & 30 Days of Thanks

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    Today, Occupy Wall Street called on borrowers to stop repaying their student loans.  The All Things Considered story that I heard this evening seemed so timely, as we just spent the entire weekend once again going over our budget with a fine-tooth comb, most specifically to discuss what to do about our student loans. I’ve…

  • 30 Days of Thanks, Report Card

    30 Days of Thanks, Report Card

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    I haven’t run the gauntlet recently because, as I’ve mentioned, I haven’t really been meeting all my goals lately.  I’ve been buying fancy produce, eggs, dairy, and cheese at the grocery store like there’s no tomorrow.  I skipped out on yoga again this morning because I finally decided it was time to get the laundry out of baskets…

  • Pumpkin Stew

    Pumpkin Stew

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    Adapted from A Beautiful Bowl of Soup See more recipes here. Besides a lack of crowds, the other reason why I love cold weather is an excuse to eat soups and stews.  Don’t get me wrong, I like soup all year round; but I feel a little less crazy eating it at this time of…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Nantucket

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    We got a little inkling of winter today.  Unseasonably warm weather left us and we were again bundling up in mousy hats and warm woolen mittens.  At this time of year, I enjoy it.  Crisp cold makes the Christmas trees already lining streets downtown makes sense.  It reminds me of childhood winter excitement and gives…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Friendship

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    Today, I am most thankful for our friends. I’m thankful for our La Leche League “friends” who get together one morning a month to support one another.  I love having the opportunity to see how quickly the babies are growing and welcome new little ones.  I love hearing other moms talk and being reminded of…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Midpoint

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    Fifteen days into this project and I’m thankful for: trading morning duties with Dada, surprisingly warm November weather just right for walk to get rid of the grump,  another website completed small reminders of happy memories (this one in the form of Chris’ work party (that we all three popped into before bedtime) and the…

  • 30 Days of Thanks: Sweet Potato, Apple, and Sage Spoon Bread

    30 Days of Thanks: Sweet Potato, Apple, and Sage Spoon Bread

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      Adapted from Bon Appétit, November 2002 See more recipes here. I hope you’re hungry, because this week is going to be recipe week on Au Coeur.  I have a huge backlog in my picture files (still thankful Chris rescued them!!) and am going to make myself share them with you. Despite the barrage of recipes, I’m not a food blogger…