Lots of April showers means lots of May flowers.

The fact that Slow Roll is back tomorrow!

The fact that a club purely devoted to watching the sun rise convenes in Detroit for the first time this week.

The fact that Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday.

The cult-like following of the Dogspotting Facebook page.

A drive that went by more quickly than it usually does.

The prospect of a shorter commute this week.

Seeing the people that I love doing what they love.

Grabbing a beer with old friends and slipping easily back into a conversation we began years ago.

Exciting new projects professionally and personally.

Making a connection that could lead to another, and another.

Character-based microlending and the fact that the microloans get repaid.

Listening to a small business owner talk about her goals and dreams for her business.

Listening to her talk about how her blessings.

Listening to her talk about her goals and dreams for her children.

Listening to her talk about her children’s blessings.

People whose job it is to help others.

People who see opportunity where others don’t.

People who love Detroit so much that they move to it.

People who move to Detroit and then fall in love with it.

A gentle reminder that I am a part of something.

The fact that the fifth time around, I sort of actually feel like I know what I’m doing.