Can You Hear This?

For any of you that have missed me and my posted goings-on, rest assured, I did not fall off the face of the planet. (Although, there are times when the words “stop the world ’cause I want off’ do come to mind.) I just got busy writing about issues that don’t lend themselves really well to humor—not even my very ‘tongue in cheek’ style.

As I’ve researched and written about the current credit crisis, the lack of financial literacy in our country and many of the legislative and regulatory documents flying around in various areas of the government, I realized I must remember all for which I have to be thankful!

So I made a list of some of the many of the things for which I’m grateful. I’m sharing it with you in the hopes that you find things there for which you are grateful or a reminder of something you forgot to feel thankful for this year. I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Cheers!

I am grateful/thankful for:

1. My precious pups. They love me no matter what my appearance, mood, weight or age. Such unconditional love is a wonderful gift to receive on a daily basis and the best anti-depressant, stress-reliever, mood-enhancer in the world. Forget drugs, people, go down to your local SPCA and let some adorable fur-ball adopt you as his/her very own person!!!

2. My wonderful Darlin’ Boy. Defined as ‘the most wonderful man in the world’—having gone through quite a few toads, trust me on this, I know wherefore I speak.

3. My son Beau. Despite his never-ending teenage belief that he has it all figured out and I woke up dumb as a rock this morning, he ia still a great kid, a good student and has a kind, compassionate nature.

4. My new nephew–KJ. I haven’t even met him in person yet and I’m already in love. He’s adorable.

5. The rest of my family which is mostly healthy, happy and doing well.

6. My most excellent Southern friends. They love you no matter whether you’re being good, bad or going crazy. And if you’re going crazy, they aren’t afraid to come along for the ride and keep you company.

7. My business friends and associates. They are a constant source of support and an invaluable resource no matter what the challenge posed. Thanks!

8. My good and continually improving health.

9. The constant reminders I’ve had this year of how much I’ve grown, how far I’ve come and the knowledge that I will continue to succeed in my life’s pursuits.

10. The luxury of choice. A freedom which not all have but to which most aspire.

Choose to be thankful, successful, wealthy, happy and free and you will find it so.