Just for fun ... to use a Martha Stewart (How's she doing, anyway?) phrase,
It's A Good Thing!
8-23-02

With the markets diving like kamikazes. the terrorists loose, corporate corruption and blunders and a few other things to be upset about, we think it's time for some good thoughts. 

In August, 2002, we ran a series of weekly e-mails filled with good things for those who signed up. Now, we are providing the entire list, so you can enjoy it, too. You can also send it to friends by cutting & pasting the below paragraph - sending it to them by e-mail:

Here's a list of "Good Things" I thought you might enjoy. Just click on the link below, and when you arrive at the web site for The Thompson Group newsletter, look at the menu to your left - then click on the "It's a Good Thing" link at ...

http://home.sprintmail.com/~thomcom/Thomgrp/Frames7NewsLetterIndex.htm

Our Winner!
Oh yes ... when a subscriber submitted a "Good Thing" for this list, their name went into our hat for a drawing. What's the prize? Their very own ThoughtShow for a whole month (a $250.00 value). The winner picks the theme ... and we'll build it, with personal digital pictures, if the winner has them to add in. It will be a "Really Good Thing" for sending to friends and family -- or to build business awareness!

An Update! Our first winner had to decline. His employer, a fine financial institution, has a policy against accepting any gifts. Now there's a Good Thing. A brief disclosure: All winners names were drawn from a hat containing the names of those who submitted ideas for Good Things. The new contest winner's name was re-drawn from remaining contestants.

Click here for the name of our new winner! 

Even if you didn't win, check out the ThoughtShow™ site here, and think how a show you sponsor could do good things for your business.

The Good Things List:
Now, here's the long list of all the "Good Things" we shared:


Falling in love.

Laughing so hard your face hurts.

A hot shower.

No lines at the supermarket.

A special glance.

Getting mail.

A long distance phone call.

A bubble bath.

Taking a drive on a pretty road.

Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.

Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla)! (or strawberry)

Giggling.

A good conversation.

The beach.

Finding a $20 note in your coat from last winter.

Laughing at yourself.

Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

Running through sprinklers.

Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

Laughing at an inside joke.

Friends.

Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

Playing with a new puppy.

Having someone play with your hair.

Sweet dreams.

Hot chocolate.

Road trips with friends.

Swinging on swings.

Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree while eating cookies and
drinking your favorite tipple.

Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without
feeling stupid.

Going to a really good concert.

Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

Winning a really competitive game.

Making chocolate chip cookies.

Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

Spending time with close friends.

Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends.

Holding hands with someone you care about.

Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or
bad) never change.

Riding the best roller coasters over and over.

Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much
desired present from you.

Watching the sunrise.

Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.

A puppy's kiss.

A child's unrequited love (normally ends at age 7).

A quilt freshly out of the dryer on a chilly night.

The smell of cookies (enhanced if made by your mom).

An unexpected letter, phone call or e-mail from an old friend YOU'VE been meaning to call.

Living in the USA; even with its problems, the best place to live in the civilized world.

Hearing a song that brings back pleasant memories of fonder times.

Knowing you can still beat your son arm-wrestling.

Working with people (and for people) you genuinely like.

Learning something new.

Knowing you're doing your best.

Being thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
if you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Being thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Being thankful for the difficult times,
during those times you grow.

Being thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Being thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Being thankful for your mistakes,
they will teach you valuable lessons.

Being thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things,
a life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE, it can turn a negative into a positive.

Finding ways to be thankful for your troubles,
they can become your blessings.