Happy Thanksgiving. Regular readers and good friends know I've had a challenging year. For a blog that used to be weekly, you would think I'd have enough strife to write more regularly, but I haven't had the time and energy. Considering that this blog turns 20 next Spring, you'd think retrospection would come easily, too.
For my newer readers, every November since 2005 I've been writing a concise "thanks/no thanks" missive. Gratitude is something our society struggles with, and sometimes even I need to step back for a second and count my blessings.
What am I thankful for? What's left of my living family (my sister, and some scattered cousins) and friends that regularly check in. I feel a little less isolated when people reach out. I'm grateful that my 2014 Ford Focus hasn't fallen apart, though I'm closer to the end with that car than the beginning. I'm having drama with one of my school districts, so I'm thankful for my backup district giving me ample sub work. The Royals' playoff run this year, only their third in 35 years, was a much-needed distraction. Last but not least, you, the reader.
What am I not thankful for? Well... read most of my posts from the last year. There's a lot to catch up on.
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