Happy Thanksgiving All
My following annual list of 100 things I’m thankful for is in no particular order.
- National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo
- My dog, Maggie
- Family, which includes 5 children, 15 grandchildren, and 5 (soon to be 6) great-grandchildren.
- Friends, both old and new
- Purple and pink sunrises
- Jack in the Box chocolate milk shakes
- Still having a zest for life at 72
- Being an American woman who can feel safe traveling the country alone
- My new computer, when its working right
- The Internet
- Mother Nature
- Underarm deodorant
- Physical therapy that’s taken away the pain in my neck
- Scenic hiking trails
- The view from atop Angel’s Landing
- The rain this week in Texas
- Books
- My Kindle
- My son’s safe return from Afghanistan
- Pleasant surprises
- Audible books
- My RV, Gypsy Lee
- Comfortable shoes
- That I finally visited Yosemite this year
- My summer as a campground host at Lake Walcott State Park in Idaho
- The double image of a roseate spoonbill in a pond.
- A walk on the beach
- A challenging game of Settlers
- Backroads
- The opportunity to learn something new every day
- Story Circle Network
- Birds in all their variations
- Soft blankets
- Good coffee heavily laced with cream
- Air conditioning in summer and heat in winter
- Fresh fallen snow
- The achievements of my children and grandchildren
- Gardens
- Over-sized, soft flannel pajamas
- Good memories
- My digital pocket camera
- WordPress that hosts my daily blog
- Good health
- My curiosity
- Blank journals and my favorite Pentelgel pen
- Fresh pineapple
- Not knowing what the future holds
- Sitting around a campfire with friends
- The Rocky Mountains
- Butterflies to chase with my camera
- Rainbows
- Scented candles
- That I’m a writer
- Quotable quotes
- The Audubon Society
- My Social Security check
- People who don’t litter
- Museums and art galleries to visit
- A full moon night
- Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar,” recording
- Travel books that take me to faraway places
- My National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
- A good hair cut, for Maggie, too
- Dragonflies
- An orchid lei
- Smiles on people’s faces
- Van Gogh paintings
- Belly laughs
- Sister women
- Autumn reflections in a quiet lake
- Freshly laundered clothes
- Glowing sunsets
- Watching a thunder and lightning storm out my RV window
- Clean water to drink
- A hot bath
- National Parks
- County fairs
- Quiet time alone
- Redwood and Live Oak trees
- Wildlife sanctuaries
- Road trips
- Happy children
- Holidays with family around me
- America, from sea to shining sea
- Bright colors
- Southern Utah’s red-rock landscape
- Discovering a new writer whose books I can’t put down
- Having grandchildren who think Nana’s cool
- That I can afford, unaffordable health insurance
- My 37 years as a journalist
- Having too many things I want to do each day
- My blog followers
- Sun on a cool day, shade on a hot one
- A comfortable bed
- Warm chocolate chip cookies
- A good margarita
- Massages
- Texas bluebonnets
- Polite drivers
- And finally my determination to finish NaNoWriMo for the first time.
What a wonderful post this is. You definitely prove that you don’t take anything for granted, and you find tremendous joy in life. Very inspiring.
Lovely, Pat. I concur with all, but loved “comfortable shoes” the best!
What a great list. Seeing a photo of your son return home is my favorite ( for his return and for his service). Happy Thanksgiving, I am thankful for you being my blogger friend!
Another delightful post to your blog, Pat. I find my list is nearly a copy of yours. Wild berries to eat off the bush. Happy campers. Chocolate wine and a cool beer on a hot day. Hugs. All trees. Sitting on any beach. Watching my grandsons grow and learn. Music. My Native American flute. These are a few of my things that aren’t on your list. We all have a lot to be thankful for.
Hope your day brings you lots of joy!
Among many other things, I am thankful for your son’s service. Happy Thanksgiving, Pat!
Thank you so much for sharing your list! Your blog continues to be as admirable as enjoyable.
Happy Thanksgiving, Pat. I love your list. It’s so full of life. 🙂
Wonderful list–some made me smile, some I agreed with. Very nice–thanks for sharing your thoughts.
A great post, Pat. Happy Thanksgiving. AL in New Orleans
Thanks all for the nice words about my Thankful list. I hope each of you had as happy a thanksgiving as I did.