In my Gratitude Journal...

2/2/2026

Drawings of whales in the log of the ship Indian Chief kept by Thomas R. Bloomfield (1842–1844) (source unknown)

"I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent…"Ash Wednesday Liturgy, Book of Common Prayer

Isn't this notebook beautiful? Today I am grateful for the practice of Lent and One Hundred Days of Keeping and people who look long and feel passionate enough to keep a record. Ash Wednesday is just around the corner (February 18, 2026) Who's up for a new (or newly loved) notebook?? This year I am going to be combining my love of Alphabet books with a gratitude practice a friend told me about at Thanksgiving...each morning gathering thankfulnesses from A-Z on one page from the day before. Let us know in the comments what kind of notebook you'd like to keep this year. And even if it feels daunting, and the notebook doesn't materialize, know the desire is the important part. On the fence? See One Hundred Reasons.

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A wee explanation: this website was created as a way to amplify the daily surprise of seeing glory in one small life. The notebook entries represented here are all selected from things actually lived and noted on paper in an effort to live the full life British educator Charlotte Mason so ably championed.

In Appreciation
Images are linked to their original posts where possible. They were chosen because I have found something of value there and hope my readers will likewise find a helpful resource as we explore the philosophy of Charlotte Mason together. In the case of miss-attribution or if you desire your work not be linked, please let me know.

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