I’m grateful for…

1. A weight average that has stayed good over Thanksgiving week
2. The ability to have my pets cared for by qualified vets
3. My Christmas tree decorated with lights
4. My husband’s newfound enthusiasm for Christmas activities
5. Yummy but not-too-unhealthy food like Pubhouse Battered Cod
6. A body that works for me
7. A wealth of great ideas and the freedom to pursue many of them
8. Friendships with family
9. Being warm and comfy
10. The ability to read and write effectively
11. My church that cares about people inside and out
12. Friends who are happy to just be together
13. My great-and-getting-greater marriage
14. The “democritization of media”
15. Sore muscles that mean I worked hard on a hike
16. My thriving business
17. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens… and fun muscials!
18. My ability to sing
19. Cheap but cute clothes and accesories
20. My experience with web development
21. Things that smell nice
22. The convenience of a laptop (so I can type this while watching Biggest Loser!)
23. Clean water as close as my sink or Nalgene bottle
24. Silly chat conversations
25. Bright colors
26. Kiva.org and other innovative difference-makers
27. My great library system