Ringraziamento

Thank you to Karima and the whole family for inviting me to share in this tradition, as it has now become one of mine (even if I don’t always get around to doing it on time…)
This year, I feel very, very grateful for so many things so narrowing this down to a short and sweet […]

Thanks to Karima, Gordon and all for creating space for me to consider what I am thankful for, a rare reflective treat these days…
In 2008 I am thankful for:
nephews and niece
a credible presidential candidate that I can believe in
volunteer time well spent in Ohio and Iowa
that people now have an idea what community organizing is […]

Things I am thankful for:
My children (they make me so proud),
My family,
My friends,
Work that is still challenging,
Travel, and the chronicling of same with my Nikon,
A partner that gets my craziness, inspires new travels, different adventures,
makes my children and friends hers as well and tolerates my experiments in the kitchen on Sundays and my quirkiness outside […]

having a fan club….thanks everyone who came to cinderella!
also cinderella related having a fantastic partner who could press me!
friends that have no problem working around my schedule
meeting people you should have known your entire life and realizing you could have
camping and being outside
free time
sleeping in
due dates being pushed back
music
technology
realizing how big and small the world […]

I am grateful for loving Albert and having been loved by him
For my children who keep me in the game
The people and circumstances that have challenged me throughout my life
The strength, courage, self awareness, and vision I have obtained from these challenges
For the beautiful Japanese maple tree I planted in my front yard in memory […]

I appreciate the opportunity to put in writing this 2008 list.  It mirrors much of what I’ve appreciated all my life, but this year I feel a little more aware of that appreciation.  In no particular order, but as they come to me:
My wife Sharon, who I met 3+ years ago and married just this […]