It's that time of the year, so let's see what I have on that thankful list (in no particular order for those over-analyzers out there):

* People who are strong enough to fly their opinions no matter what.

* Barack Obama's win.

* My son, Jazz, who I believe was sent here to teach me patience ....the long, hard way.

* My son, Rams, who I can always count on for solid conversation ...way beyond his years.

* My husband, Kade, for his culinary skills. (He's on the list of "Greene County's best chefs"-- right beside our good friend Marnie H.)

* Loud music, soft music, '80s hair, Frank Sinatra in the air, Jerry Reed's "Struttin'", Tommy Emmanuel's "Initiation", Parliament, The White Stripes, Elton John, Chaka Khan, Steely Dan....this list really goes on.

* Being a writing fool.

* Sleep.

* Our amazing home.

* Getting the required two stories a day. (Once again, this viewpoint doesn't count.)

* Being aware of human evolution.

* Digital photography.

* All of our family and friends (dad, mom, coo-coo, papa, Shaun, Lex,....etc.). Each one has a special place in my life and my heart.

* Quantum physics, Bell's Theorem, and "The Dancing Wu Li Masters" (Kevin, have you read my copy yet?)

* Finding a good quick read. Mother Jones, Ode, Newsweek, The Christian Science Monitor and being open to suggestions...i.e. mental_ floss...(Thanks for the complimentary copy, Shauna!)

* Documentaries, because, I really am a nerd at heart.

* Realizing that I am different and celebrating it.

* Philosophy.

* Human beings who live from their hearts.

* Standing back and observing others. ( After all, I almost majored in sociology.)

* Days that give me reason to add to this list.

* Change.