Thanksgiving’s the one holiday I take seriously. I may complain a lot – OK, I do complain a lot – but I am always aware of how fortunate I am. And I always take time at Thanksgiving to think briefly about everything I’m thankful for. This year it includes:
- That I can still see and hear (despite needing help with both. But I’m thankful that the help exists and works).
- And that I can walk and breathe without any help.
- My fabulous and supportive boyfriend, who really hates when I do things like this.
- The internet. For all its problems, it’s still the best entertainment I’ve ever found.
- And of course, electricity, without which the internet wouldn’t be nearly so good.
- And while we’re on the basics, indoor plumbing and central heat.
- My wonderful eye doctor, who fixed my problem that no one else could even find.
- Showtunes, which make everything so much better.
- And mp3 players, which make showtunes even better (or at least more portable).
- And finally, that I’ve managed to go more than 12 years without working for anyone else. So thanks to everyone here, and everyone who’s reading this, who made that possible.