The great thing about the holiday season is that it makes you joyful. For me, this makes me stop and be mindful of all the good in my life, from big things to small. Here’s my list of what I am thankful for:
I am thankful for the 12 wonderful years I got to spend with my dog, Montana, before he passed away last Thursday. Since then there’s been a lot of sadness and tears and pain, but I wouldn’t trade it away for all the good times I had because of him.
I am thankful for a house full of family, because isn’t that what the holidays are about?
I am thankful for Taza chocolate, which is burning a hole in my wallet since they started selling it at my local bookstore. This stuff is so good. And grieving calls for good chocolate.
I am thankful for the chance to see my favorite comedian, Kathy Griffin, live at Foxwoods last Friday night. For the record, she was very insulting and very hysterical.
I am thankful for brownies. All of them. The end.
I am thankful for season 1 of I Love Lucy, which I bought last Christmas with a Target gift card. Maybe this year I’ll get season 2?
I am thankful for every occasion I get to sit down and have an excellent home-cooked meal, because I know not everyone is fortunate enough to have that often.
What are you thankful for this year?
So sorry about your dog but so happy about everything else on your list…especially the brownies.
Happy Thanksgiving!
hahaha, always managing to crack me up! what can be bad about alcohol mixed with dessert? best forms of crack out there!
happy thanksgiving! may it be filled with gratitude and joy 🙂
Losing a pet is always SO hard and I’m so sorry to hear about your dog! It sounds like a great meal with your family is exactly what you need. Happy Thanksgiving Evan!
Kiwi was 12 too when she died 🙁 Maybe she’s met Montana now and they’re playing together.
Wishing you a blessed holiday, dear Evan.
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are having a wonderful time cooking for your family. You have a great attitude about Montana, again, so sorry to hear that. Enjoy the day!
Great to read all the reasons why you are thankful this year! I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog, I had to put down my 14 year old chocolate lab just around Thanksgiving a couple of years ago and it was incredibly hard. My thoughts are with you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Yay Taza Chocolate! It’s made in my city – I’m thinking of putting together a basket of food for my sister’s birthday and including Taza Chocolate in it. 🙂
Evan
I am so sorry to hear about Montana… I hope he and Brewster are playing in heaven! Great to see your blog! Hope you are doing well!
Maria