Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is a good day to reflect on all the good things in my life.

I am thankful for my loving husband. I am thankful for my supportive, loving family (only an ocean away). I am thankful for a sister that is not only my sister, but my best friend. I am thankful for visits at home and quality time with the people that mean the world to me.  I am thankful for a  safe and cozy home and good food. I am thankful for good health and long walks in the crisp winter air. I am thankful for a great job that is both fun and meaningful (and that pays my bills).

I am thankful for fantastic friends, both the ones in real life and all the lovely people I’ve met through the Internet.  I am thankful for hot coffee, for warm socks, for a comfortable couch and warm blankets. I am thankful for apple pie and hot chocolate. I am thankful for good music and interesting books, that both stimulate my brain. I am thankful for snow, for red cheeks, for winter boots, scarves and mittens.

I am thankful for technology, the way it has made communication with people far, far away so much easier. I am thankful for every single one of you, my dear readers, and the interaction through our blogs. I am thankful for a long weekend, time to myself and hot tea.

I am thankful for all the good things that this year has given me.