Today was a good day. When I woke up this morning and looked out the window, we had another four inches of snow on the ground. I was glad that I had my sight to see it. When I went out to shovel the sidewalk, I was glad I had a good snow shovel, and not that old coal shovel I used when I was a kid. As I stepped out the door, the wind hit me, and I could feel the blast against my face. It was only 14 degrees above zero. I was thankful that I had a warm coat and gloves to keep my hands warm. When I was shoveling the snow, every shovel full was heavier. I was thankful that I have the strength to do it.
When I went to start the car, I was thankful that it kicked in right away, and I was glad that the heater warmed the car quickly and melted the ice on the windshield. When I went back in the house I was thankful that I have such a beautiful, loving wife, and a warm home to come in to.

We went out to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch. We had fish and chips. The fish, the chips and the cole slaw were all delicious, and we like the pub where we went.

The drive back home was beautiful, with the newly fallen snow decorating the trees, leaving a sparkling, crystaline landscape.

And so the day went. I imagine tomorrow will be different, but a good day, too. Life is filled with simple pleasures. What a joy to be able to get up in the morning without pain. To be able to see. To be able to walk. To have a beautiful, loving wife. To be able to hear. To be able to enjoy a simple meal.

How does that Casey At The Bat line go... "There's no joy in Mudville tonight?" Well, there's some joy in Mudcat tonight.

Anyone else see the beauty all around us, and feel thankful for it? I'm thankful for Bobert, and Khandu, and Leadfingers, and Noreen, and jimmyt, and Col K, and Jeanie, and Sian and Sorcha, and Katlaughing. And Songs2play, and Miken, and Allan C, and Sussex Carole and Burl, and.... too many of you to list.

"How many good times are taken for granted, and only remembered when they've passed away?"

Howzabout you?

Jerry