Thanksgiving while watching Glee

Sue Sylvester.
Fu's "good-night" and "good-morning" meows.
Seniore's Pizza.
Gouache.

Thanksgiving at Midday

Dried Sweet potato.
Falling back to sleep.
Feeling like I can get it done.
People who sleep in, when I don't.
Doing well in a new class.
People who don't take dancing too seriously.

Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day

Pumpkin pie and roasted nuts for breakfast.
Stuffing with chestnuts, golden raisins and pecans.
Someone willing to visit me despite my sneezing and coughing.
A house to live in and a warm comforter.
Being able to stay in.
A hot shower.

Giving Thanks the day before Thanksgiving

My vase full of bright flowers.
Sun after a cold night.
A microwave and toaster oven.
Days off school at an opportune time.
My warm robe.
Capers and cauliflower.
Disinfecting wipes.

Thanksgiving after a stormy evening

Scrambled tofu.
Lazy Sundays.
The Sunday paper, delivered (if a bit damp).
Gigantic rainbows.
Sharing a quiet time and holiday latte at Starbucks.

Thanksgiving at Seatac

Haagan daz Dulce de leche ouside tsa security.
With a stripe of fleur de sel and warm Rosemary roll.
Resting on your shoulder.
Anticipating seeing the cats and bird.
Lighted trees.
A warm mall to take refuge from rain weather
Mall Indian food.
Seattle main library! Home of Noel the holiday rat!!

Thanksgiving in our luxorious room

A short and roomy flight.
Layers!
Crisp northwest air and walking inthe wood with you.
An afternoon nap with you.
A crab sandwich on sweet brioche with golden brown fries.
Our free-form travel planning style.
Complementary malt balls!

Giving Thanks on a fall day

The sound of cars in the rain and the gleaming droplets everywhere.
The feeling like the holidays are approaching.
A hot cup of the tea of good tidings.
Looking forward to seeing you (and perhaps a sausage and pepper sandwich) tonight.
Memories from NYC:
That security guard at the Met and that security guard at the Natural history (83rd and Amsterdam, Peruvian Chinese).
Seeing Dinosaurs. (And the fact that they are no longer around).
Ducking into that Turkish Deli, eating swordfish and salads while watching the city hurrying towards the subway in the rain.
Meeting Dominique's eyes as I was reading at her wedding.

Dancing with you. Repeatedly.

Thanksgiving after Three Dance Midterms

Someone (normal) to come home to.
My memories of NYC:
The walk past Macdonald's, Pete's Diner, that breakfast place, Casa Romana and the produce market, up the stairs to the 40th and Bowery stop of the 7 train. The sound of that train on warm nights with the window open.
The subway musicians: flute, sax, beat box, violin, mariachi,  keyboard and jazz singer and those who could use a bit more practice before sharing their noise in a hot crowded subway.
The dramatic clouds and watching a rainy city slosh past from indoors.
The serenity of the conservatory garden in Central Park, growing beneath the watchful eye of the gray garden cat.
The elusive dipped soft-serve trucks and the ubiquitous silver hotdog and grill carts with bright umbrellas and soft pretzels.

Thanksgiving after a day in lower Manhattan

Eloise the Turkey in Battery Park.
The cool breeze on the Staten island Ferry.
The quiet cemetery at Trinity Church and the mouth-watering fragrance of the food market next to it.
Happening on a music rehearsal and meeting a friend for river-side sushi.
Street-food: sausage and pepper sandwich, roasted corn and zepolles.
And someone to share them with.
Finding a gas-lit park on a warm evening and getting home just before a thunderstorm.

Thanksgiving in Queens

Yesterday:
My first NY bagel.
Being offered a seat on the subway.
My pumpkin and red velvet cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery.
The soaring arches at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the dim mosaics in St. Bartholomew's.
The blinking brightly-colored madness of Times Square and the calm greenery of Bryant park.
The ceilings of the NY Public library and the Mary Wollstonecraft Portrait there.
The giant sidewalks of Park Ave and the little sparrows greedily eating the chrysanthemums there.
The golden Prometheus in Rockefeller center and the Lego Atlas in the Lego Store.
My fellow traveler.

Thanksgiving with a new haircut

The back of my neck.
Silly cat photos.
Your hand on my waist.
Dance class.
Feeling lighter.
Tomatina.
Laughing while waxing.

Thanksgiving before going to the dentist

Toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Dental floss sticks.
The sudden preponderance of hummingbirds and their shrill, other-worldly calls.
Having more time than I thought.
Cuddled sleeping.
Looking forward to your return.

Giving thanks watching the sun peak out from the mist

Emergency baking mix.
Still understanding Shakespearean language.
Free performances.
Improvisation
LINK+
Chance meetings.

Giving thanks with giant cat asleep on my lap

The sunny day I see reflected in my computer screen.
Finding things.
Feeling better.
How much easier trip planning is with the internet.
An unexpected discount.
Excitement.

Giving thanks (but with a cough)

A night's sleep without incident.
Hot water with lemon.
Western toilets and soft toilet paper.
Breathing with my mouth closed.
Magazines with limited text.

Giving thanks laying in bed and waiting for soup

Soup and someone willing to bring it to me.
Singing hummingbirds.
Good timing.
Not having a headache.

Giving thanks even though I have a cold

Someone willing to cuddle with me, even though I'm pretty gross and probably contagious right now.
Hot water.
That it isn't sunny today (so I don't wish I could go out).
That I signed up for P/NP.
That I made it to the Levi's event.
My free jeans.
The majority of positive ebay experience I have had.

Thanksgiving on an eventful weekend

Girlfriends.
Someone willing to pick up me and said girlfriends after a day on the town.
Discovering your pants size is three sizes smaller than you thought.
Getting to wear my end of summer dress.
Vegan food at the mall.

Giving thanks early and late

Hummingbirds that wizzzzz by your head like little helicopters.
Avocados.
That I am not one of the nasty humans in this world.
Finding the right people to talk to.
Movies that distract you from real life.
A nice day when I was hoping for one.
Dogs.

Cats, even when they are laying on my chair, shredding my magazines or laying on the remote, my phone and the shirt I'm trying to sew.

Thanksgiving after an anti-climatic day

Coming to a conclusion (even if it isn't the ultimate conclusion).
Street lights in the twilight mist.
Vegan french toast.
The strange place of dreams and half-wakeful sleep.

Thanksgiving with a green face

Young fluffy scrub jays.
Topical Benadryl.
Clouds and wind.
Inventing new words.

Giving thanks while being kept up by the heat

The coolness of evening.
Topical benadryl.
Validation.
A clear night with bright planets.

Giving thanks while icing my knees.

Painterly apple skins.
The smell of jasmine flowers in the heat.
Ice.
Coming out of a class and getting to spend the rest of the night with someone I love.
Bottled water.

A Drowsy Thanksgiving

The comfort of Crocs.
Dance classes beginning.
Cooking something yummy off the cuff.
Planning.

Thanksgiving after a productive Sunday.

Apple fritters and Bran muffins from Mazzetti's.
A few hours of actual sunshine!
Homemade shrimp tacos.
Sitting on the couch with a napping person's feet wedged behind me.

My 100th Day of Thankfulness!

Swallows at the ballpark.
Friendly row-mates.
Silly baseball taunting.
Anticipation.
Sharing chicken and garlic fries.
(Almost) vegan English breakfast.

Thanksgiving on a day of low productivty

Cars.
Library wireless.
Free panties.
A few hours of non-conflict.
Deep-breaths.
Sunshine.
Dew.

Giving thanks after a wet summer day

Sweet corn on the cob.
Washing clothes.
Direction.

Giving Thanks after a dinner of Chinese food

That feeling when something is nearing completion.
Cat treats.
High heels.
Someone to hold onto while wearing high heels.
New friendships.

Giving thanks after spending the day on eBay

Giant vegan cinnamon rolls.
Tofurky.
Randy Travis.
Craft fairs.
Mad Men. On DVD.

Giving thanks through sleepy eyes

Nail polish.
Portobello burgers with curly fries.
Laying in bed most of the afternoon.
Shampoo.

Giving thanks with wet fingernails

Magnolia trees.
Getting my chair back from the cats who have been hogging it.
Plants that don't die.
Making progress.

Thanksgiving while singing along with Taylor Swift

Catchy pop songs.
Tofurky.
My digital camera.
That I have someone to miss.
EBay.

Giving Thanks on a chilly summer day

The heater.
A new day.
A garden hose.
Toasted almonds.
Hot oatmeal. (Yes, oatmeal.)
Home-made s'mores with caramel.

Giving Thanks after lunch and a movie

DVDs and DVD players.
Soft coats that can be worn indoors.
Petting a sleepy cat.

Getting an "I love you" phone call.

Giving thanks after a talk that got progressively heated

Gratitude blogs.
Being home alone after a fight.
Figuring out what I need to do next.
Deep breaths.
Baby pictures.

Thanksgiving after breakfast

Roasted Plantains.
The oven.
Early-morning quietude.
The indeterminate events of this day.

Giving thanks at the dining room table

Napping babies. 

Street trees on a long, sunny walk.

A cool breeze.

Silliness.

Baby birds.

Dried Sweet Potato.

Golden Gate Park.

Thanksgiving with a full stomach

Grilled cheese sandwiches.
Fresh guacamole.
British cooking shows.
Sweet pea flowers.
Intuition.

Thanksgiving in the fresh air

Fried squash blossoms.
Ear-phones.
Window screens.
Freshly washed laundry.

Giving thanks after an adventure to the South

Someone to go on impromptu adventures with.
Beach chairs.
Discovering a farmer's market and sunshine when they are least expected.
Ripe green figs.
Sweet strawberries,

Thanksgiving on another sunny day

Fingers.
Blankets.
The sun.
Improvisation.
Making plans.

Thanksgiving at the kitchen table

Artichokes.
The Embarcadero.
Oatmeal.
Going for a long walk.
Someone to run errands with.

Thanks giving with a cup of hot water

Hot Water.
Peanut Butter.
Time to let things go.
The internet.
Digital cameras.

Giving thanks while watching the World Cup

Coconut, Key lime and Strawberry cupcakes from Kara's.
Doing nothing at Krissy Field.
"Not"dogs from Let's be Frank.
Freshly-washed clothes.
Getting a massage from someone you love.

Giving thanks on the first sunny morning in a while

Running water.
Sleep.
People with a sense of humor.
Socks.
Fried plantains.
Massage chairs.
Patience.

Giving thanks while listening to the Wailin' Jennys

Two sunny days in a row--look out garden!
Chatting on facebook.
Ticked fur (on animals, not on coats).
Earphones.
Scrubjays.
Seeing the ocean from my window.

Giving Thanks with a cat on my lap

Fragrant roses.

Bees.

Dark chocolate.

eCards.

Time to think. And rest.

Thanksgiving on a bright and breezy morning

Learning to say "I love you" in a new language.
The occasional junk food raid on the grocery store.
Postal Carrier pick-up.

Thanksgiving, bracing for a hot day

Lady bugs at the beach.
Sea foam.
Turkey bacon and cornmeal pancakes.
Finding a new cookie recipe.
Feeling proud of something I've made.
Help watering a thirsty garden.
Black sesame ice cream from Bombay Ice cream in the Mission.

Thanksgiving following a Breakfast of Scones

Finding and making an delicious and fast Tuna Melt recipe.
Finding and making a slightly more complex but equally scrumptious Raspberry Scone recipe.
Soft, warm cat fur.
Ferns.
Anticipating seeing friends.
Anticipating making something yummy for someone special.

Giving thanks in a sunny morning

Jane Austen films.
The smell of baby hair.
Cereal and almond milk.
Fresh air.

Giving thanks after lunch

Lemons.
Chopin's Etudes.
English Breakfast Tea.
The ease of finding recipes on the internet.
Designating a few hours to doing something and actually doing it.
Online postage.

Giving thanks after a morning of work

Paper towels.
Feeling brave.
TV dinners when I'm suddenly starving.
Lists.

Thanksgiving in Warm Weather

A late-night bean and rice quesadilla made by an unintelligible guy at Gordo.
Yogi cereal.
Hydrangeas.
Optimism.
Just the two of us moments.
Fog that devours the world outside San Francisco.

Giving thanks accompanied by a barking dog

A hot bath with a magazine.
Sushi.
Low-sodium soy sauce.
Quiet.
Ballet flats.

A walk by the beach at high tide.

Giving thanks after waking up a little earlier

Ginger Tea.
Dill.
Clean socks.
A good night's sleep.

Giving thanks after a quiet day

Passion flowers.
A good fava bean recipe.
A surprise bouquet.
Space.

Giving thanks on Memorial Day

A friendly dog during awkward silence.
Memories that make me smile.
Relaxing on the couch.
Homemade pie by an inexperienced baker.
Antihistamine.
Mint Tea.

Giving thanks after a long night of dancing

A warm carpet of grass.
That I am not a mouse.
Being held.
That someone danced salsa with me, however briefly.
That I am dancing again.
Remembering that I have a lara bar in my purse when I am really hungry.

Giving thanks after waking up to thunder

Time to separate and eat fresh English peas.

Listening to the rain and slosh of cars during a rainstorm.

Nail polish. And being able to reach my toes.

Homemade nachos!

Giving thanks after skinning my knee

That skin grows back.
Fresh dim sum.
Candles.
Oatmeal when I feel like it.

Giving thanks under a Cloudy sky

Almond butter.
Strong finger nails.
The energizing power of Lindy hop class.
The sleep that comes afterwards.
Optimism.
CZ.

Giving Thanks under a Clear Blue Sky

Email.
Long distance phone lines.
Old English country houses.
NPR.
Toothbrushes
and toothpaste.

Thanksgiving on a Warm Day

The ease of iWeb.
Like-minded Janeites.
TripAdvisor.
Cute finches nesting in roof tiles.

Giving Thanks after a day out

Brunch with friends (even though I'm allergic to eggs so my tum was grumbling).
Chicken McNuggets and fries after brunch.
Calvin Klein: men's or women's wear, underwear or accessories, such a great designer.
A day out with my parents without incident.
Crocs.
Mysterious thali rolls that appear in my fridge.

Giving Thanks on a lazy morning

ThermaCare heating pads.
That someone is willing to go out to the car to get me a heating pad.
That cramps eventually subside.
Glee on Hulu.
A quiet and protective canine.

Thanksgiving after a dress rehearsal

Performance bonding.
Getting to have a dress rehearsal.
People willing to improvise.
Another chance to perform.
People who are willing to come and watch.
Supportive people, who pick me up afterwards.

Thanksgiving while drinking a smoothie

Raspberries.
Etsy.
ANOTHER sunny day!
Hand blenders.
Tuna melts from Crossroads cafe.

Thanksgiving on a day of (some) relief

Informative text messages.
Old screwball comedies, particularly those with Cary Grant.
Sending love notes over facebook.
The dog's soft fur after he has been washed.

Thanksgiving on a day of anticipation

An empty inbox.
Giant pilates balls.
Another sunny day, full of possibility.
iCal.

Thanksgiving after a long day of dancing

Having a sewing machine.
Knowing how to use it (kind of).
Text messages about momentous occasions.
Getting to know your classmates.
Performance bonding.
Feeling overwhelmed in a good way.

Thanksgiving before breakfast

Breakfast!
Almond milk.
Sunshine streaming in through the window.
Lemons.

Thanksgiving on a day of all weather conditions

Paintbrushes.
Paints.
Paper.
Parsley.

Giving Thanks Today

Biscuits, hot from the oven.
Shaun the Sheep.
Spicy almond cheese quesadillas.
French braiding.

50th Day of Thanksgiving

Nice weather when you want it.

Picnics in the park.

Team cookie making.

Meeting new people and feeling comfortable.

Having someone to meet them with.

Thanksgiving Today

The enigma that is the silent meow.
Trading wisecracks on facebook.
Stretching.
Caffeine-free caramel apple tea.
Clean clothes.

Thanksgiving Today

Photos on facebook.
Flowers at funerals.
Being able to create a meaningful gift.
Having and being a shoulder to cry on.

Thanksgiving on a sleepy day

Sleeping in AND taking a nap.
Events that supersede little everyday problems.
Talking to someone 3,000 miles away.
Having the house to myself.

Thanksgiving before breakfast

Remembering dreams.
Forgetting anxieties.
Hot water with lemon.
Sunshine through the window.

Giving Thanks Today

Thinking about the future.
Hugs.
Pizza and soda, late at night.
Petting a cat who has been laying in the sun.

Thanksgiving on a cloudy day

Birds singing in the morning.
Warm Socks.
Russian Rye bread, toasted.

Easter Thanksgiving

Discovering new places.
People who are friendly just because that's how they are.
A day or two of sunshine for exploring.
A day or two of rain, for cuddling.
Being happy somewhere because someone you love is with you, regardless of the weather.

Rainy Thanksgiving

Irish baked goods.
Moments of lucidity.
Feline snoring.
Hair color.
Relaxing your dog by petting him, and relaxing by petting your dog.

Thanksgiving Today

Netflix.
Good DVDs.
Just being with people.
Arizmendi coffee cake.
Unexpected hours of sunshine.

Thanksgiving Today

Sunshine and heat after a cold winter.
New pillows!
Cuddling.
Releasing the tension.

Thanksgiving today

Sitting quietly together.
The "silent" setting on  my phone.
Apricot fragrance.
Portobello mushrooms.

Giving Thanks Today

Airing grievances.
Talking things out rather than festering in them.
Nuzzling.
Discovering a new restaurant.
The end of a (mostly) rotten day.

Giving Thanks Today

Loud music (sometimes).
Quiet.
Cheery $1.99 six-packs of plants.
Leftovers.
Hail that looks like snow.

Giving Thanks Today

Menthol and honey cough drops.
The amazing ability cats have of fitting into boxes of ANY size.
Oatmeal pancakes (with chicken and apple sausage.)
Smiling.

Thanksgiving today

A warm bathrobe on a cold and windy day.
Headphones.
Documentary films.
Fashion magazines.
Orange ginger mint tea from the republic of teas.
Streaming netflix and slingbox.

Thanksgiving today

Playful kittens.
Cat toys.
Friendly neighbors.
A sense of community.

Thanksgiving the last few days

That projects that have been neglected can be restarted (most of the time).

Telephones: far less elegant but much more convenient than letter writing).

The plushness of my cats' fur.

Flannel Pajamas.

Garbage and recycling pick up--what did people do before this?

Running water.

Over the counter medicines.

Sleep.

Shaun the sheep.

Thanksgiving today

That sore muscles feel better after a few days.
Inexpensive classes at community colleges.
The distraction of television when I am tense and anxious.
That work days end.

Thanksgiving today

Space to stretch.
Spirited cheering for a team that you've never seen before.
Leftovers!

Thanksgiving today

Orange Ginger Mint digestive tea.
Naps by the bay.
An ending parade of people and critters to people-watch from the car.
Clouds.

Gratitude Today

Satisfaction from pulling weeds.
Comfortable jeans.
Weeding tools.
Baby powder.
Sweat pants.
Seeds!

Gratitude Today

The brightly colored surprise of spring bulbs.
Goofiness.
Skirts that swirl.
Listening to a snoring cat.

Giving Thanks Today

Hot water with lemon.
TV dinners.
Masterpiece theatre.

Giving Thanks today

Microwave heating pads.
Friends DVDs.
Disposable, ultra thin pads.

Giving Thanks today

Several magazines appearing the mailbox at just the right time.
Tissues with lotion.
Recliner armchairs.

Giving Thanks today

Sunshine.
Kleenex tissues.
A warm cup of tea.

Thanksgiving today

Being able to stay home when I'm sick
Having someone to take care of me when I'm sick (even if that means buying KFC),
My germ-killing air purifier.

Giving Thanks today

A partly sunny day to begin pulling the weeds.
Toasted Irish soda bread with butter.
Books on tape/CD.

Giving Thanks today

Pecan Pie.
Catching up with an old friend.
The winter color from tulip trees and rhododendrons.

Giving Thanks today

Quiet cafes.
Generous gestures.
The power to visualize.
Hand lotion.

Thanksgiving today

Chocolate croissants.
Discovering a new restaurant that's better than the one you planned to go to in the first place.
Holding hands on the way home from vacation.
Friendly sea birds.
Freshly-made ramen noodles.

The scent of beeswax.

Today's Gratitude

The ability to ask for what I want and get it.
My cats' periods of manic attack mode.
Brooms.

Thanksgiving today

Someone to study and read with in the cafe.
A good head-massage.
Decision-making skills.

Thanksgiving today

A warm car on a rainy day.
Chili fries.
Soft toilet paper.

Thanksgiving today

A clear shower drain.
Hot water out of any faucet.
Hypoallergenic pillows.
Coupons.

Thanksgiving today

Wellington boots for splashing in the rain.
Microwave efficiency.
DVR recordings of shows on cable.

Early thanksgiving for a wintry day

Breaks in the storm.
Seeing the faces of friends on facebook.
Having a working shower! and washing machine!

Giving Thanks today

Time to be alone.
Cuddling on a chilly day.

Conversations in the dark that shed light.

Some extra gratitude this week

Car games, real and invented on the road.
Rainstorms, when I'm indoors.
Chocolate croissants from Pavel's Bakery.
Ebay giving-works.
Freckles.
Washing machines.

Giving Thanks today

Roasted garlic.
Groupon.
Real Simple Magazine's helpful articles--so many dog-eared pages this month.

Thanksgiving today

Comforters from Ikea.
Warm slippers.
Chocolate-chip cookies made by a friend.

Thanksgiving today

The comforting nook between my significant other's neck and shoulder.
Kale Chips.
Coconut Milk Ice Cream from Luna and Larry's.
The Simpsons--happy twentieth anniversary!

Thanksgiving today

That weeks come to an end with a weekend to think things over.
Soft cotton pajamas.
Zachary's Pizza.

Giving thanks today

Cat climbing structures, especially those strong enough to hold both my cats.
Warm naan bread.

Mild Indian curries, especially those with fruit

Giving Thanks today

Paper fortunes in fortune cookies.
That food can be delivered when you don't want to leave the warm house.
Cashews.

Thanksgiving today

For how warm you feel went you come in from a walk in the chilly air.
Free libraries that I can walk to as often as I wish.
African violets: so lovely, tolerant and unassuming.

Thanksgiving today

Birds that sing early in the morning.
The luxury of sleeping in.
That nightmares can be awoken from.

Thanksgiving today

People who aren't family but treat me like I am.
Breaking the tension with humor.
The ability to make and fulfill my goals