Special thanks to plate tectonics for this…

Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.

We don’t even try to celebrate it here anymore, for obvious seasonal reasons.

Still, today, and every day, I am thankful for many things:

• An incredible, supportive partner who has stuck with me for over 25 years.
• Two really cool kids, and all the amazing teachers that have helped them grow
• A home that feeds my soul and my family
• The health to physically manage half an acre of food-producing garden
• Lovely friends
• Forty-seven years of rich experiences to give me ballast
• A world of wonders to explore
• My adopted country, where I have been so warmly welcomed
• Sunshine
• Rain
• The opportunities life has presented me
• The difficulties life has presented me
• All the little things that make me smile–fresh basil, strawberries, hedgehogs, skinks, jumping spiders, lavender…

I could go on and on. Mostly, I am thankful to have the opportunity to take this ride on rollercoaster Earth.

Enjoy your day, enjoy your ride.