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.