I had to smile first thing this morning looking at what I left myself last night to help get the New Years Day Chili going first thing! Then I noticed the date on the recipe was January 30, 2015. Which means I must have made a version of this White Chili for the Phoenix Open or Super Bowl that year. Right now I'm smelling this years Chili version and oh my goodness, it smells good! And it has just the right amount of kick to it! Kind of like a lot of Rainers I know!
What also stood out to me is the Things To Do Pad. I can't tell you how many years I've mailed a Things To Do Pad to all our clients and SOI twice a year. And sure enough every time I went to one of those homes or offices....guess what was on the refrigerator or desk with my smiling face on it! Yup! Small things can and do make a big difference!
So let's bring 2025 in with all those small things that make a big difference! And of course the big things matter too but you know what I mean! Pay attention to this moment, as in really be present. Pay attention to what others are saying and listen. Really listen to them. Smile more often for no reason at others and make their day better. Appreciate what you have around you as you are truly blessed! I know I surely am and grateful for it all.
I've come through a pretty tough year, heck, who am I kidding, the hardest one ever for me health-wise. And not once did I lose sight on getting better, thanking others for their help and being as positive and happy as I could be. I think that's what got me through all the craziness. And to top it off, my car was totaled by a crazy driver just before Christmas. But the good news - a new car is picked out and ready for us to pick up hopefully by the end of the week. No it's not yellow, like my jet! LOL
So dear friends, I look forward to spending many good days here in the Rain with all of you, and many of you in person too! Let's work together to make this our best year ever!
And now I've got to get back to that chili and other fixings I'm preparing for all our friends that will joining us soon to bring in the new year! It's sunny and 73 here in Phoenix so it's a perfect day to enjoy being outside and playing corn hole too! Fun!
Happy New Year!
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