52F and wet. Rained off and on all night, very lightly, spatter and drizzle.
Today is the day we take some time and give thanks for the blessings we have. Which is a very religious statement at its base. But even if we are not religious, we can and should pause in our lives and consider what we have.
So, I’m thankful for my family and friends, both here and departed. I’m thankful to have known and been shaped by them. The ones who are gone left their mark on me, and continue to live on through their influence and example in those of us still here.
I’m thankful we’ve avoided both violence and disaster as a nation. I think both are coming, but the longer they can be delayed the better we can be prepared. I’m thankful for the time.
I’m thankful for the opportunities I’ve had, for the support I’ve been given, and for the successes and failures that made me who I am.
On a more local level, thank you to everyone here, who reads, lurks, and comments. This place is more than the sum of its parts because of you.
Enjoy the day!
nick flandrey