I heard a quote once - can't say to whom I should attribute it: "The bad times come to an end, the good times come to an end - Thank God they both do."

On bad days, I agree with Jon and kendall. On good days, I think I must be crazy or self-indulgent to feel that way on the bad days.

I am thankful that, compared to a significant portion of the world's population, I don't have to worry whether I or my children will have something to eat tomorrow. That, barring an unforseen catastrophe, is pretty much guaranteed. I don't have to worry about where my family will sleep, or if they will freeze this winter. Compared to most, I lead a contented life, enjoy relatively good health, have free time to indulge in hobbies and pasttimes, and to luxuriate in creature comforts.

For those things I am thankful.

Neil Lowe