Thankful for.....

Life.  A gift to be cherished, like a good box of chocolates

Husband & sons. My raison d’être

Family. Fine assortment of much-loved nuts (of which I’m one)

Expanding family. Wonderful, beautiful, awesome young people willing to become part of our inner circle

Friends. Selected assortment of nuts, highly valued

Faith. Solid foundation of my life

Home. Cozy, comfortable place of refuge

Babies. Warm, cuddly, heart-touching, sweet-smelling, yucky-smelling, laughing, giggling, crying, squirming little bundles of life and energy

Children. Innocent, curious, open, loving, trusting, straightforward miniature human beings

Dogs. Faithful, loyal, loving, non-judgemental companions

Health. Should never be taken for granted

Freedom. Being lucky enough to be born and live in a democratic country

Music and Art. Relaxation for mind, body and soul

Scent of lilacs and lavender. So calming

Intellect. Truly a miracle; use it, exercise it, expand it

Prayer. Brings focus and serenity to life

Chocolate. Yeah!!!!

Sense of humor. The ability to not take yourself too seriously

Fall colors. Vivid, bright, gorgeous

Clean drinking water. Necessity of life

Sun-dried sheets and blankets.  So refreshing when you snuggle down in a cozy bed

Good food. To be savored, enjoyed, appreciated

Ocean. Ebb and flow, waves lapping on the seashore, sight, sound, smell

Lake. Tranquil, soothing, reflective

Tea. A refreshing, relaxing drink best shared with friends

Turkey dinner. Comfort food, family gatherings

Modern appliances. Convenience extraordinaire

Belly laughs. Another absolute necessity of life

Chocolate. Did I mention that already?

Vanilla. So someone else can eat it

Books. A treasure trove of imagination

Words of inspiration. Written or spoken, they touch the heart

Tears of joy. When your cup runneth over

Peace of mind. Not always attainable, but greatly treasured

Walks with the dog. Great exercise and a wonderful opportunity to think

Snow. Especially when it’s gone; otherwise it gives me something to complain about

Vision. The gift of sight is truly remarkable; imagine living without it

Nature. What an amazing world there is to explore!

Classic movies. Clearly defined characters, believable plots, no terrorists or vampires

Sunny days without humidity. Pleasant, leisurely, restful

Hot bath or shower. The gift and privilege of cleanliness

A good night’s sleep. Rare, but always welcome

Chocolate. Yep, there it is again

Beautiful sunsets. The imagery is awe-inspiring

Non-reality TV shows. Self-explanatory

Sudoku and crossword puzzles. Great brain exercise, provided they’re not too, too difficult. Then, they become frustrating.

The smell of apple and cinnamon. Hmmm

Christmas. The greatest gift of all – even moderate commercialism is ok because it emulates love and giving

Thanksgiving. Time to reflect on and give thanks for all of our blessings

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!