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November 23, 2006
happy Thanksgiving
and here, in no particular order, are a few things that i am thankful for:
- public libraries.
- wearing a sleeveless top, skirt, and open-toed shoes today.
- the whole concept of high tea. or siesta.
- our lemon tree has roared back to life. and the peach tree's performance this summer was juicily gratifying.
- the iPod and all the worlds it has opened and re-opened for me.
- my beloved amazing sister. my parents are pretty durned great too. okay, i love my family.
- gerbera daisies.
- Pandora Internet Radio.
- rice, in all its various combinations and incarnations.
- washing machines. specifically, my machine in the garage that i can use at any time without quarters. and while we're on the subject of appliances, i might as well mention flush toilets.
- those cool gel pens that write in sparkly colored ink.
- that sometimes, when i'm out surfing, i see dolphins swimming.
- humans can sing AND dance.
- being healthy and well-fed.
- i'm a woman. and i can vote without fear. and have a career. and a checking account. oh yeah, and marry someone of my choosing, for love.
- that i have the most mind-blowing crush on that guy whom i chose, and yes, we're in love.
- minty lip gloss.
- wisdom and innocence, and how the two are compatible.
- this radio program.
- my passport.
- when you find a parking space right in front of where you want to be.
- screen doors, front (or back) porches, and hammocks. (i have none of these, but the concept of them is nonetheless wonderful.)
- LASIK.
- that one can still feel God in very old forests, and sometimes very old churches.
- Cute Overload.
- my Brita filter pitcher.
- that distance and time are not a barrier to several extraordinary friendships i am blessed with.
- i live within walking distance of a Trader Joe's. and TWO local farmer's markets per week.
- the smell of the ocean and the feel of sand underneath (what else?) my bare toes.
- you're never too old to learn something new.
- free nights and weekends, and really cheap international long-distance.
- my mother's pumpkin bread recipe.
- that i can know and be loved by the One to whom i am thankful for all these things. that the grace of Christ clothed in the everyday and ordinary is still extravagant.
of course i'm leaving out lots of things, but i need to go to the kitchen and get started with setting various things on fire. happy Thanksgiving, and may you have much to be grateful for!
Posted by hadashi at November 23, 2006 7:45 AM
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