https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” —Oprah Winfrey en-us 2020-04-14 18:23:46 UTC 2026-03-20 20:04:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f49c.png j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509689120 People who make me laugh]]> 2020-04-16 01:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509689120 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509690723 My little nutty dog]]> 2020-04-16 01:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509690723 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509692229 My Dad, sisters, brother and their significant others]]> 2020-04-16 01:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509692229 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509694033 My 4 year old son]]> 2020-04-16 01:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509694033 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509694748 My 8 year old daughter]]> 2020-04-16 01:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509694748 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509695403 My 11 year old daughter]]> 2020-04-16 01:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509695403 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509696399 Mr. McDonald and I have been friends for over 20 years and married for 15]]> 2020-04-16 01:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509696399 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509698962 Wells, ME - My family spends a week at the beach every summer.]]> 2020-04-16 01:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509698962 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509700558 Northampton, MA New Year's Eve]]> 2020-04-16 01:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509700558 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509701726 2020-04-16 01:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509701726 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509703843 I have a job that challenges me, amazing coworkers, and the opportunity to get paid to do what I love.]]> 2020-04-16 01:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509703843 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509708030 They remind me of my Mom]]> 2020-04-16 01:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509708030 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509709125 Remind me of people I have lost. One often sits on the fence in my backyard or in the bush outside my bedroom window.]]> 2020-04-16 01:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509709125 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509710804 2020-04-16 01:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509710804 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509712174 One of my favs!]]> 2020-04-16 01:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509712174 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509713303 Valerie's Vanilla Bean YUM!]]> 2020-04-16 01:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509713303 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509714109 Good thing it's so far away or I'd have it every day!]]> 2020-04-16 01:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509714109 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509717383 Where I went to elementary school and where my girls go now]]> 2020-04-16 01:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509717383 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509721067 My son's school and where my daughters went when they were little]]> 2020-04-16 02:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509721067 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509721911 2020-04-16 02:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509721911 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509727453 2020-04-16 02:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509727453 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509730565 2020-04-16 02:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509730565 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509732347 2020-04-16 02:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509732347 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509733615 2020-04-16 02:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509733615 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509735224 2020-04-16 02:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509735224 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509737404 2020-04-16 02:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509737404 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509740015 2020-04-16 02:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509740015 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509741119 2020-04-16 02:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509741119 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509743266 2020-04-16 02:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509743266 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509744333 2020-04-16 02:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509744333 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509765879 2020-04-16 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509765879 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509766715 2020-04-16 02:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509766715 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509767422 Camp Holy Cross, Goshen, MA]]> 2020-04-16 02:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/509767422 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/510844129 2020-04-16 14:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/510844129 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/540782695 Can't help but feel good and sing along!]]> 2020-04-30 02:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/540782695 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/540784000 I've been keeping flowers in a vase near where I work. Their beauty makes me feel happy.]]> 2020-04-30 02:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/540784000 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/540797576 I have gone for a walk every morning this week with my dog. I am listening to a book on audible while I walk. I can hear the birds sing and watch the world begin to warm up.]]> 2020-04-30 02:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/540797576 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/556305435 So grateful for sunny days so that I can get out, walk, and enjoy the sunshine!]]> 2020-05-07 02:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/556305435 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/556308074 This oriole is pecking at an orange my family put in our tree to attract it. It sings a lot and it sounds so happy!]]> 2020-05-07 02:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/556308074 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/556312142 I'm honored to have this sign in front of my house. ]]> 2020-05-07 02:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/556312142 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/572714377 This app sets a training schedule for me.  I used to be able to run a 5K but haven't run since hurting my back and fracturing my foot.  I need to get back into it slowly so I don't hurt myself.]]> 2020-05-14 13:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/572714377 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/572722771 My family went hiking at one of our favorite spots, Glendale Falls in Middlefield. Then we got ice cream from the Huntington General Store. I'm thankful for the special day.]]> 2020-05-14 14:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/572722771 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/598226784 Since we can't get together like we usually do, my aunt wrote a quarantine version of the 12 Days of Christmas. We all took parts and sent our videos to my cousin who put it all together into this video. I hope you have as much fun watching it as we had making it! ]]> 2020-05-28 02:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/598226784 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/598230464 She turned 9 yesterday. Emma is quiet, put lots of pressure on herself to do things right, loves taking care of others, and dreams of making a robot that will do her chores for her. She reminds me to listen as much as I talk.]]> 2020-05-28 02:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/598230464 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/598234066 When your daughter wants Ice Cream Cake for her birthday but your favorite ice cream place can't get a custom cake made in time for the big day, you make your own! Thanks to Pinterest I challenged myself to try something new and I think it came out pretty good! She choose mint chocolate chip and cookie dough ice cream. We used homemade whipped cream and Andes mint chocolates to decorate.]]> 2020-05-28 02:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/598234066 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/611301460 I've done a lot of weeding in my backyard this week. I'm thankful that I can move.]]> 2020-06-04 15:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/611301460 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/611308295 I am thankful for my backyard. At this time of year it is ]]> 2020-06-04 15:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/611308295 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/611330710 We went to Westfield State together almost 20 years ago. We still keep in touch and support each other. Great friends are like family!]]> 2020-06-04 15:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/611330710 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/621535448 Watching tv shows helps me take a break from what's on my mind]]> 2020-06-10 22:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/621535448 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/621536164 Help me express myself and make me smile]]> 2020-06-10 22:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/621536164 j_mcdonald https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/621537527 I'm looking forward to exploring new hiking spots and waterfalls in our state over the summer.]]> 2020-06-10 22:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/j_mcdonald/qowsvibtuo8apnxn/wish/621537527