October 9, 2023: I am grateful that I learned how to sew simple things and how to repair clothing.

October 17, 2023: I am grateful for Lisa and Nathaniel. Seeing them at Goodwill tonight made my whole day. {here my typewriter ribbon gave out} I am also thankful for typewriter ribbon.

October 20, 2023: I am immensely grateful for cotton, and all the people involved with growing, harvesting, dying and sewing pieces of clothing that I wear.

October 24, 2023: I am grateful for having a mop, because that means I have a floor to clean, and that means I have a home.

October 25, 2023: I am so grateful for friends and co workers that I can invite over for cocktails.