April 3

Small things that bring me joy:

Part 3 (which has links to Part 1 and 2)

10. A back scratch. I can’t believe I didn’t put this first. My grandmother used to tell me that my proclivity toward back scratches is evidence I have a proclivity toward diabetes. Is that possibly true? I am 46 and have not developed diabetes yet, though it does run in the family.

11. Pulling dead leaves off my houseplants, and putting them outside in the rain. Honestly, they perk up so much – it’s wild, the leaves will lift and unfurl. Cleaning the dust off the leaves helps keep the plant healthy, and you can see how they love the rain. I guess I also like the feeling of doing something nice for them.

12. A spreadsheet. Golly I can plan anything if you give me Excel and an hour.