January Appreciation Day

I've written a few writers that I enjoy their stories and series in progress and that I hope they continue. I'd also like to say that I appreciate the new burgeoning friendship I have with my sister, and I hope that continues.

October Appreciation Day

This month, I sent positive feedback to two fan-fiction writers that I enjoy. I sometimes go through droughts where I don't find the sort of fiction that I really enjoy reading, but those two provided it, and I wanted to let them know.

Appreciation Day - September 2008

For this appreciation day, I want to thank Brenda Della Casa (or, if it’s a hoax, whomever made the comment) for the comment on my lack of review of her book. The “hidden fears” comment I made was about the next book mentioned and was not aimed at you. Since you took the time out to take a look at my blog, the least I can do is take a better look at your book. I already have the next couple of book reviews lined up, but I will get your book from the library and review it within the next couple of months. I thank you for the feedback.

Appreciation Day

Today, I appreciate you, my readers. Keeping this up is difficult, and knowing that anyone else is reading it helps. Thank you for all your comments.

Appreciation Day - June

For this month's appreciation day, I told the women's cancer support group how much they mean to me. It's wonderful to be able to go somewhere where people really "get it". My family has supported me and loved me very much, but for some things, you really need someone who's walked in your shoes.

April Appreciation Day

For this month's appreciation day, I have sent a note to Midas about the manager at my local Midas location. He has always been very helpful and informative, and I wanted them to know that.

March Appreciation Day

For appreciation day this month, I have sent a note to my hospital praising my surgeon and nurse who took care of me last year when I had cancer and who are still providing excellent care now. If you want to compliment someone who has done a great job for you, you can tell them or their boss, or both.

Appreciation Day (one day late)

For this month’s appreciation day, I tried to send word to J. K. Rowling how much I enjoyed her books. Unfortunately, I could not find a way to contact her. Her official site was very confusing. So I’ll say it here instead.

I really loved the Harry Potter books, and I wish there were more of them. I loved most of the movies, and I wish that they could have been done better, to better show all the intricacies and great things in the books. The books and movies have provided me with hours of entertainment, and I appreciate that.

Appreciation Day

One of the things I want more of in the Future is kindness, “thank you”’s, and appreciation. From here forward, I am going to have the 7th of the month be Appreciation Day on this blog.

There are many people that you can have appreciation for and show your appreciation to. Teachers, writers, actors, directors, cops, firefighters, librarians, coworkers, bosses, family, and many others. There most likely is someone in your life who has done good things for you either directly or as “just part of the job”. Was there a teacher that helped you? Is there a writer whose books bring you joy? An actor who moves you no matter what you see him (or her) in? A director whose every movie is on your book shelf? Cops and firefighters keep us safe. Librarians manage the source of wonderful free items. Perhaps you have a coworker who always has a kind word for someone, a boss who has helped you in your career, a family member who has always supported you, or someone else who has improved your life in some way.

If there is no one in your life, then think about history. There are many freedoms that I would not experience if it were not for numerous historical figures. What about in your country? Or researchers who have done great things for medicine – Louis Pasteur, Jonas Salk, and many others. There are also great organizations that have helped improve the world, if no individual captures your fancy.

Write this person or group your thanks. If you can and are willing to, send them a note. If not, then keep the note or toss it away, knowing that even if the other person doesn’t feel appreciated, you feel the appreciation. Sometimes, it’s difficult to express your thanks, but there are ways to feel appreciation without leaving yourself vulnerable.

To kick off this Appreciation Day, I have just written to a pair of authors whose joint works are some of the best I read. Virtually anonymous, yet sincere. Let me know who you thank. You could even thank them in the comments section, letting everyone know what they’ve done for your.

Happy Appreciation Day.