A time when I personally charge myself to not be caught up in the “things” that usually seem to fill my life. A time when I remember to truly give thanks, something I could certainly do more often. A time when I remember that when the first (2?) Thanksgivings happened back in Plymouth & Berkley Plantation, thousands of Native Americans were dead courtesy of the new arrival of those who would become “Americans.” A time when I remember to be thankful for those who died (and continue to die) so I can live to eat too much turkey. A time when I indulge in too much food, enough laughter to fill my heart with love, and never enough gratitude. A time when I am so thankful for simply being here that I can’t imagine being anything other than grateful. A time when I can’t believe that others moan about “boring” times spent with loved ones, I so wish I were with all of mine now, how could anyone take that for granted? A time when I wish all my loved ones were still here. A day just like any other where I live to make sure the next one is even better.