Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all my American (and expat) friends, and a happy birthday to textiletart and eldritchhobbit! To the rest of you, happy Thursday! *g*

I am thankful for friends and family who love me, despite my occasional crankiness. I'm thankful for the friends I've reconnected with this year, through Facebook and my high school reunion. I'm thankful for the dozens of cousins I've reconnected with, also through Facebook and reunions. Yes, I said dozens.

I'm thankful for my LJ friends, this wonderful community where we share each others' joys and sorrows.

I'm cracking up at the performers from Hair in the Macy's parade, none of whom can have been born any earlier than the 80's. OK, so I was a little kid in the 60's, but I remember when Hair came out. *g*

I'm thankful that I have a roof over my head and food in the cupboard. I have a car and a job. As much as I complain about things, I know that I am much more fortunate than millions of people in the world, who don't even have the basics.

I am thankful for this beautiful planet we live on, and all the bounty she provides us with.

Today, I will be celebrating with good friends who are like family, and for that I'm especially thankful.

Today, I am thinking of all the things I have to be thankful for instead of what I don't have. I have a roof over my head, food in the cupboard, clothes on my back, a job, and a lot of other things that millions of people in the world don't have.

I have a family that loves me and accepts me the way that I am, and friends who do the same. I have a wonderful community, both online and in person, that is supportive, creative, talented, and inspiring. Thank you for making it worth getting out of bed in the morning.

Now, I'm off to peel, slice & roast sweet potatoes, and share the day with good friends. Happy Thanksgiving!