Thanksgiving 101 - The Gratitude
Get your insulin ready those of you who are at risk, this could get sappy.
Sappy, yes, but sincere...so bugger off.
When we say we are thankful, we usually omit to whom we are in a debt and, as time goes by and the texture of Western Civilization--such as that is--becomes more frayed and coarsened we tend to lose sight of that.
OK.
First, I am thankful to God for ALL of the following:
Sappy, yes, but sincere...so bugger off.
When we say we are thankful, we usually omit to whom we are in a debt and, as time goes by and the texture of Western Civilization--such as that is--becomes more frayed and coarsened we tend to lose sight of that.
OK.
First, I am thankful to God for ALL of the following:
- My wife, who has put up with me for 12.5 years even though I make her roll her eyes twice an hour, and shake her head at least thrice daily
- My boys, for whom I'd walk through fire
- My health, because one day I'll be 112 and drooling
- My job and my clients, even the ones who are a PITA
- The opportunities I have been given, including the ones I was too dense to seize
- Being forgiven for the stupid and mean things--out of character, I assure you--I have done and, more frequently, said.
- My normal relatives, because the contrast is so sharp between them and the majority
- My country, because I couldn't enjoy these blessings this fully anywhere else
- Those who fought (and often died), in the military and otherwise, and faced unspeakable horror and hardship so that my sons might not have to...it's an incalculable debt which I can only acknowledge but not repay.
- The people at St. T's. who are doing yeoperson's work in trying to keep me on the straight and narrow.
- My pals, starting with my blog-pals SL, BB, the other BB and Gina, TremTrig, M2, CC and even Ancient Nick. My cyber pals who have put up with me since my Usenet days: Jujube (Poppy rightly notes I should acknowledge Jujube's schlepping down to SoFla for JokeFest) and Badger. And Poppy, who is as wonderful a pal as anyone has the slightest right to expect. Anyone who delights in telling people "we met on the Internet!" and going into the story with perverse zeal deserves more public accolades than I can manage at 5:something a.m.; the least I could do is put her on my short list of people who get a bone marrow donation AND the super-exclusive Christmas Card "A-list." There is nobody better with whom to close down restaurants.
- Having survived hurricanes and earthquakes with minimal damage.
- Being given the gifts I have.
- Being a foodie.
So that is my thankful list, sappy but sincere.
Thus endeth the lesson.
-Joke
Comments
Good luck with the dinner hordes. We expect pictures.
So I just did.
I feel that she deserves this extra pat on the back. Even if she doesn't update her blog nearly often enough. Oh, that's right. She's in loooooooooooooove.
Me, I've already ruined three desserts. And it's early yet. I have lots of time to ruin more food.
So Joke, thank you.
And now I must go burn some more food.
--P.
p.s. I can't wait to see your reaction to the incredibly insultingly cheap crap I've accumulated for your Christmas presents.
-J.
you seem to have covered it all, earthly and heavenly.
I hope you have a wonderful meal today surrounded by those who appreciate you.
with love...
Poppy, I may be in loooooooooooooove, but the reason the blog never gets updated is that I now split my time between 2 households (4 nights/3 nights) and there's just no time to think anymore. arrrrrgh. Plus I never think anyone ever reads it. But I will try to entertain you more often with it.
jujube