Thankfulness

It's been a tough year, but that only underscores the need to appreciate what's gone right. Here's what spring to mind:

1. I don't have to go to work today.

2. The good health of those I love, after a rough stretch last year.

3. People who care.

4. I don't have to go to work tomorrow.

5. That the turkey I made last night (I named him Jeremy) just might be the best one I've ever done.
6. New friends and new beginnings.

7. I don't have to go to work on Saturday--and there's football.

8. The memory of hard times overcome and promise of better things ahead, through he who gives me strength.

9. Loving the city I live in now, and the thought of breathing the salty sea air when I back where I grew up tonight. It's awesome to live in cities that have unique identities.

10. I don't have to go to work on Sunday--and there's more football.

11. Not having to conform my thoughts to conventional top-ten lists.

12. Vacations.

13. Blog readers.

Have a wonderful thanksgiving, and don't forget to be appreciate what's in front of you. I'll see you soon.