Bobert, great ideas on both bags.

I have a pretty good existence. There are things I complain about that I probably shouldn't. Most things I complain about, I don't remember even the next day.

Some of you know my elderly dog died a few weeks ago. Mister and I are both still very sad about it. BUT... I am grateful that she was part of my household for 12 years. We have lots of great memories.

I have a friend in the Army. He relocated last year, and I was pretty bummed about that. But here's the funny part... he moved in June, just a few months before 9/11. If he had not been re-stationed at that time, he would have gone to Afghanistan. So I am grateful he is safe and well - at least for the time being, anyway.

I am grateful that I actually get to sing for people, and sometimes get money for it. That is really all I ever wanted to do.

I used to say, in a perfect world, I'd get up early, go walking, and fix breakfast. Back in the summer I asked Mister if he thought it would be all right to get up earlier than we had been, and take the dogs walking. Sure, he said. Then one day while I was making us some waffles (in the toaster!) I realized, it was a fairly perfect world. :-)

And I am grateful Mom is going to cook tomorrow!

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.