Word-of-the-Year in Review: 2017.

What did I do with my 2017 word of the year? I've having a hard time thinking of all I have done. Maybe depression made delight rather rare. But I think I tried to honor the word. Here are some little related efforts and blessings in no particular order:

• I've read some great books, including French lifestyle books (which I can't help but love).
• I made a list of 1,000 joys, which helped me pay more attention to potential delight.
• I've purchased issues of Bella Grace, a gorgeous and inspirational quarterly magazine.
• I've kept a happy schedule of outings with Bruce.
• I've color-coordinated my journals and inks.
• I've gone swimming.
• I've listened to the first half of a favorite book.
• I've played with stickers.
• I've worn more rings at once.
• I've worn more makeup again.
• I've showered to show tunes.
• I've gone on walks alone and with Bruce.
• I've received joyous back tickles from Josh.
• I've cherished words.
• I've laughed in therapy.
• I've exchanged happy E-mails.
• I've laughed wildly on the phone.
• I've taken perfect naps.
• I've received the gift of brief cuddles with Oliver.
• I've enjoyed cold water.
• I've received help I desperately needed.
• I've gone to several shows, including The Little Mermaid and Love Never Dies.
• I've lost weight.
• I've discovered flavored water--lemon and strawberry Fruit2O--that I actually like.
• I've sung to show tunes with James and with Bruce.
• I've returned to poetry (reading, that is, for now).