Welcome to November, a fresh new month full of opportunities to express gratitude for our abundance of blessings. Today I’m thinking of our two youngest cats, Mei-Mei and Seamus, who have been with us for around six months now and just had their first birthday. They become more affectionate and less feral every day, and I’m grateful that Peter and I had the opportunity to bring them in off the street and make them a part of our little family (and I am sure they’re grateful that they won’t have to spend another cold winter outdoors!).
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- The sweet, affectionate, and fun natures of our other two cats – the “big boys” Felix and Oscar.
- The fact that all four of our cats get along so well when bringing them all together could easily have gone very wrong.
- The vibrant colours of autumn and continued gorgeous fall weather in our part of the world.
- Celebrating the anniversary of four years in our current house and city, a huge (and somewhat risky) cross-country move that turned out to be an excellent decision.
- The lush ivy that is fast taking over and beautifying the rather unlovely grey block walls of our home.
- Our home’s size and character.
- Time spent with friends – having good conversations, doing fun things, laughing together.
- The blogging community, and having the opportunity to get to know people from all over the world and learn about their culture and traditions through their writing.
- Blogging challenges and the people who coordinate them.
- Creativity in all its forms.
Now it’s your turn!
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
Note: This linkup will be open for the entire month, so feel free to add as many gratitude posts as you choose to write in November!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
- Click the “add your link” button below and share your gratitude post.
- Click “get the InLinkz code” below and add the linkup code to your post.
- Visit and comment on some of the posts listed in the Gratitude Linkup.
P.S. – Here’s some background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup.

I have tried several times to add my gratitude link, and nothing happened. I found you through the NaBloPoMo blogroll, this is a great post.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Joann! I’m sorry you’re having troubles adding your link – perhaps the site was down for a bit? Maybe give it another try, and if you can’t share it there you can always add it here as a comment and I’ll copy it to the linkup for you. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I’ve said it before, but I miss you dearly. It seems so very much longer that 4 years. Nonetheless, I am thrilled that your new home is truly that. Your home.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Diane! We miss you guys too – I do wish we could make more trips to Victoria to visit with everyone.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: vidyasury
November 1, 2015
The photos are lovely, Laurel! Looking forward to seeing some “Fall” photos! Happy anniversary!
Vidya Sury recently posted… Inhaling Love Exhaling Gratitude
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Vidya! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I like this idea for a blog post and November is the perfect time for it. Thank you!
alexandra recently posted… When Even Your Kids Know What NaBloPoMo Means
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Alexandra! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: FranceneStanley
November 1, 2015
Thank you for sharing the good things in your life. The pictures of your little furry friends are wonderful.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Francene!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: JPlovesCOTTON
November 1, 2015
Love the photos! I did a series on gratitude decided to go the memories route this time. Will check back in on you as many of my memories are reason for gratitude too!
Janice recently posted… Remembering 1970s Halloween Celebrations
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Janice! I love the idea of sharing memories. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: snapsandbits
November 1, 2015
Your cats are cute. I can’t have cats because my husband is allergic so I live vicariously!
Stacie recently posted… NoMo Excuses
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Oh, that’s too bad… thank goodness there are plenty of photos out there! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: RamblinGarden
November 1, 2015
Your photo of Seamus was wonderful – the lighting and the way your cat posed for the picture. I am grateful that today the temperatures were warm and I was able to take a long walk with my husband. And, like you, I am grateful for the blogging community and the wonderful people I have met online.
Alana recently posted… The Death of Summer
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
I had to race to capture that photo before he moved, and I’m glad I did! Aren’t the fall temperatures wonderful this year? Glad you enjoyed your walk. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Aw. Your cats are very cute!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Amber! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: NeonVincent
November 1, 2015
Happy to see you on the NaBloPoMo blogroll. We’re right next to each other at 1 and 2!
Neon Vincent recently posted… Zombie Apocalypse Index for Day of the (Walking) Dead
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Yay! Good luck in November! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Thanks for sharing your gratitude list! Due to the time change and the fact that my son woke up extra early, I was so grateful for coffee today!
LaShawn recently posted… The one where I do NaBloPoMo…..
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Coffee is always a reason to be grateful, I think! 😉
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Your cats are adorable.ohh please share a pic of ivy… would love to see how they are growing … my timeline is filled with fall colors shared by friends living US. Looks lovely 🙂
rajlakshmi recently posted… Got That Move
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
I should get out there and take a photo, as I haven’t done so yet this year. I shared one from last year on my Photo Friday post, though, if you want to check it out!
http://www.alphabetsalad.com/photo-friday-signs-of-autumn/
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: Anagnihotri
November 1, 2015
A lovely home with 4 friendly cats is worth being grateful for. Congratulations for the 4th anniversary of living in your present house. The photos of the cats are cute.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you so much – it’s been an eventful four years!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: parul2411
November 2, 2015
Lovely pics and congrats on 4 years. Creativity should always be on the list. Isn’t it?
Parul recently posted… Writing Challenges
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
I think it should too! Thank you. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: writercat
November 2, 2015
Loved your list and agree with so many of them. I liked what you said about enjoying blogging challenges and how fortunate we are to meet people from around the world and learn about their countries and culture. I am grateful for that, too! So glad that your black kitties have settled in so well with the tuxedo boys and don’t have to spend a winter out in the cold. As you say, it could have been a bad outcome as not all cats get along well together. Love seeing their sweet photos. Keep them coming!
Cathy recently posted… Winter Woes
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you, Cathy! As long as I have cats, there will always be plenty of photos. 😉
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: vinithadileep
November 2, 2015
What a beautiful list! And adorable pictures. 🙂
Vinitha recently posted… The Magic Called Love! #1000Speak
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 2, 2015
Thank you very much! 🙂
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