I started to list all the things I’m thankful for, but then it got maudlin, and when I tried to fix that it got flippant and I threw my hands up and said the hell with it.

I’m thankful. I’m thankful for so many things, for my family and friends, for the community of writers and readers I’ve found online, for a white Thanksgiving even if it is keeping us from going anywhere. I’m thankful for a day to eat and goof off and hang out with my favorite people. If we can manage a walk I’ll be thankful to stand on the beach and look out at the water. If it’s too icy to risk it, I’ll be thankful to have a warm house to stay in. I’m thankful for new books to read and to write. I’m thankful for finding my mojo again. I’m thankful for finding good maternity coverage via NASRO and if you’re self-employed you should check out their group insurance rates. I’m thankful to have a bird roasting in the oven and side dishes ready to bake and pies and bread and cranberry sauce done. I’m thankful to have lots of helpers to do anything involving bending over, which I’m having some difficulty with.

I’m thankful for everything this year has brought. What about you?