As promised on Sunday, here is a list of ten things I am thankful for right now. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

SELF AWARENESS

1. Maturity, perspective on life, whatever you want to call it. I love the feeling of being old enough to believe ‘this too shall pass’; that a crisis no matter how serious, will eventually be only a memory.

SHELTER

2. A roof over my head, a warm and safe place.

NOURISHMENT

3. I don’t have to go hungry. Despite any COVID hoarding, I live in a land where I have plenty for me and some to share.

4. BOOKS.

FREEDOM

5. Living in a country where we can speak our minds and most of us don’t have to live in fear of being silenced.

COMPANIONSHIP

6. My family and friends. I doubt anyone’s top ten list of things they are thankful for would not include the people who make our life better. I am grateful for the support, kindness and inspiration of the people in my life.

KINDNESS

7. And the kindness of strangers. On many occasions, I have been touched by the quiet everyday kindnesses of strangers, whether it be holding a door for me, rushing to pick up a dropped item or even a smile on a gray day.

WELLNESS

8. My health. I have been blessed with my father’s sturdy genes. During the Pandemic, my daily walks with Mr. Smith have done wonders for my sanity.

HUMOR

9. While Mr. Smith often entertains me with his quick wit, it is my grandchildren who most often make me laugh out loud. Bad jokes, silly riddles or a “floss” dance off, their banter and playfulness add a note of fun to my life.

WORK

10. Blogging. Particularly these past several months when our activities have been limited, blogging has been a lifeline. It is often my raison d’être, the prod that forces me to exercise my brain to think about what matters to me as well as others. To be relevant. I appreciate every reader, every comment, like and share. The support and kindness of other bloggers I have met “virtually” has been amazing. Thank you…

C’est la vie.