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Some of the other stuff I’m Thankful for

It’s that time of giving thanks again.  It’s one of my favorite holidays, and you don’t even get presents.  Who’d have thought?  But it’s true.  I love food and family, and I’m not totally selfish, so short the receiving of presents, this is a perfect holiday.  AND it’s nowhere near as stressful as Christmas.  Darn near perfect, if you ask me.

I thought I’d share a few things I’m grateful besides the obvious healthy, family, job and home.

That if the Idiot Dog refuses to adore me in the manner I’ve come to expect from my canine companions, at least the cat does.  The older he gets, the more affectionate he becomes.  He is my near constant companion as I work late into the night.  My fuzzy little Ginger companion.  Thank you, Geddy.

I’ve said it before, in fact very recently, but the fact that my husband and best friends and close family are so funny.  Throughout the mundanity of life, the day to day drudgery of working for a living, the beat down of bills, and how alarmingly exhausting raising children is turning out to be, it’s so life affirming to surround yourself with people who make you laugh so hard your stomach aches and various beverages come out your nose.  Thank you, Brothers and Sisters and Family.

I’ve said this before, too.  In fact many, many times on these very pages, but having an agent is a beautiful thing.  I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I constantly question if what I have is talent or just a momentary flash of good luck, and it’s sometimes hard to believe the words of validation from those close to you.  No matter how wonderful it is for Kelli, Ava, My Honey or my mom to tell me I am a good writer, I am funny, my talent is real, for someone who is hoping to profit off you to believe in you is more validation than a fragile artistic ego can hope for.  Thank you, Kevan.

This is silly, but I am so thankful for books.  I imagine you all can appreciate this sentiment.  If not, I’m very sorry for you.  Thank you brilliant authors who’ve come before me – Bryson, Lee, Shakespeare, oh just the pantheon of men and women of letters.  Thank you thank you thank you.

That there is a lock on my bathroom door – and not for the reason you may think.  Locked in the bathroom is the only place I can have a moment’s piece in my home.  Between Sassy, The Bandit and Idiot Dog, this is the only place I can have a phone conversation.  I am remarkably adept at ignoring pleas from the other side of the door.  I can sit on the side of the tub and read or chat in my little sanctuary.  It’s the idea place really.  If I get cold there is a fuzzy bathrobe on the door and warm heater in the ceiling.  If I get thirsty, there is plenty of water.  If I drink too much water, well that’s rather obvious, isn’t it?    Thank you, working lock!

I need this in Wedgewood

I hope your day of Thanksgiving finds you thinking of other things your thankful for besides the obvious.  Have a wonderful day.  I’ll be thinking of you all while I’m trying to keep the food on my plate from touching – because that’s just icky.

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