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