It’s easy for me to be thankful. I have a lot to be thankful for. A sleepy dog is at my feet, great music surrounds me, my kids are doing their kid things in the other room–yet would run in and give up a kiss if beckoned. And my spouse is a super-hero.

We’ll be out of town for Thanksgiving for the first time since my kids arrived. The 11 year old asked, “How many people will be there?” I said, “Four.” He said, “Four families?” I said, “Nope, the four of us.” Something else to be thankful for.

[And to my loyal reader, I will be back after the Thanksgiving holiday–DocThink]