Many of you have plans for a big evening. Parties, fireworks, laughter and friends – sounds great. But staying home sounds equally as wonderful (to me!) – Whatever your preference make a good time of it! Enjoy those around you, whether it’s with a large crowd or a significant other, friend or family member. Be cognizant of the fact that things are good. Take time to feel the happiness and be thankful. If this hasn’t been a happy year for you, lean on your friends to get you through the tough times. Many of us are very good listeners. Let others help you ease your burden. It takes a village, and one day you will be the one someone comes to talk to.

Whatever you do tonight, be sure the animals are safe. Tonight is one of the biggest missing dog evenings of the year. The damn fireworks are the culprit. They’re fun to watch, but not when they affect a little soul so profoundly. Same goes for veterans or those with PTSD. Go watch fireworks where they have them, but for your animals sake, if nothing else, leave it at that.

Turn up your music, turn on a fan or other noise canceling device – I’m thankful that our dog has never been bothered by thunder or fireworks (he barks at it).

Whatever your plans for tonight, please be safe and have the best time of your life! #whereveryoumaybe

✨Pictured above, three wooden vases that my dad made me❤️, a painting by Sylvia Alberts and pottery from The Swag by Stonehouse Pottery

🎆 Until next time YEAR… 😉