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  "description": "Today, I want to share my gratitude for libraries.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-15T06:45:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.drifterlife.com",
  "tags": [
    "live in amazing times",
    "Jason Mesut",
    "Friday Thanks"
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  "textContent": "I've been thinking a lot about gratitude recently.\n\nI've shared before about how we live in amazing times. It's also hard out there, and harder for some than others. I am not promoting toxic positivity, but a regular practice of gratitude has genuinely helped me.\n\nI'm inspired by Jason Mesut's \"Friday Thanks\" posts on LinkedIn, several recent conversations with friends, and _Gratitude_ by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Give it a listen before reading on.\n\n> _These things aren't a given\n>  They're a gift to behold\n> ...\n> Try and hold on to **Gratitude**_\n\nI'll be sharing what I'm grateful for more regularly – it's helping me frame my experiences and actually get them published.\n\n* * *\n\nToday, I want to share my gratitude for libraries. I had the good fortune of beautiful weather while in the Bay Area last week. I always try to find a university or major city library while I'm traveling. They're peaceful, inspiring free workspaces, and many have incredible art collections and exhibits. Libraries are an underappreciated community resource, and I love them.\n\nThis trip, I visited the UC Berkeley University Library and the San Francisco Public Library's main branch. Both are amazing places.\n\nPhotos of the UC Berkeley library front steps, a Maya Angelou quote, and the SF public library\n\nWhat was the last library you visited? Was it local, or were you traveling? What did you experience while you were there?\n\n☮️ ❤️",
  "title": "Gratitude: Libraries",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-15T14:55:12.906Z"
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