My Unpretty Gratitude List

You won’t see this stuff on Instagram

Kerry Purvis
Kerry’s Corner

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The word Gratitud in neon lights over plants.
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Author’s note: This article discusses smelly things like poop. If you find that topic offensive or improper, this may not be for you.

Welcome to my unpretty gratitude list!

No, I am not referring to the fabulous TLC song of the same name. But I am grateful for that tune, so here’s a link to it for your listening pleasure:

I created my unpretty list because I am bored with social media #Gratitude posts. They’re filled with pretty things like sunshine, rainbows, and cute fuzzy animals. I love those things, too, but I want to see stuff that isn’t pretty. Objects that make a real difference in our lives but aren’t interesting or Instagram-worthy. Topics that are important but would make a social media influencer cringe. Things that are unexpected and funny. That would be so refreshing!

I created a list as an example. Here are five unpretty things I am genuinely grateful for:

Toilet plungers

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Kerry Purvis
Kerry’s Corner

Xennial writer from Maine, USA. Librarian by day. Co-host Muppet Profiles. Writes about ADHD, mental health, music, cats, TV, and other random things. She/her