Happy Thanksgiving?

This was meant to be a nice, brief (well, for me anyway) post wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Then I woke up to the news of a terrorist attack in Mumbai; 100 people killed, hostages being held, hundreds injured. No word on who's responsible; India, of course, is blaming Pakistan, there are also rumors of Kashmiri involvement, or the possibility of the attacks actually being aimed at Americans, in which case there's no telling who it might be.

Sometimes it seems we don't have a lot to be thankful for; we're in a lousy point in the economy, there are nutcases out there who thing they can make their point with a bomb or a gun, and it seems people are more concerned with getting the latest gadget than with the fact that some people can't eat.

But, here are some things I'm thankful for (in no particular order):

1. My kids, every day, every hour. Even when I'm angry at them (which, of course, NEVER happens) they make me happy in the core of my soul
2. The rest of my family wherever they are and whether they're "blood" family or the people that have become family over the years
3. David
4. the fact that I can, more or less, say whatever I want in this blog, and not get in trouble
5. That, with a few obvious exceptions, I live in a country that's safe, and wealthy
6. that I'm healthy
7. Kitties purring on my bed in the morning
8. Doggies who look at you as if you are the BEST person in the world, when they just met you five minutes ago
9. people who make me laugh

I'm sure there are more, but it's early yet, and I've only had one cup of coffee. And, I suppose I should add this blog to the list; I was rather grumpy when I began this post, and am much happier now!

So Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!!

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