Giving thanks after eating a scone

The oven.
An easily amused baby.
Sunshine.
Feeling energized.
Late night dumplings with a grumpy turken.

Giving thanks while anticipating a scone

Cranberries and apricots together in a mixing bowl.
The Joy of Vegan Baking cookbook, and the person who got it for me.
Parchment paper.
Mugs.
All the interesting birds that are appearing outside my window.

Giving thanks on a wet morning

The smell of pizza dough.
Electrical irons.
Sling box.
Wolves.
The short walk to the produce market.

Giving thanks on a cleaning day

Plastic storage boxes and bags.
Laying on the beach, on a mostly warm day.
My new cookbooks.
Learning something new.
Antihistamines.

Giving Thanks while deciding what to do today

Jazz Sneakers.
Homemade empanadas for breakfast.
PB and J sandwich.
Thai time crepe.
Dinner together.

Giving thanks while trying not to breathe

Allergy mask.
Places that don't smell like skunk.
Napping next to you.
Free Dance.
Fresh Choice.

Thanksgiving with the windows open

That the smell of skunk will dissipate. Right?
A pleasant stroll on a sunny day.
A car to ride in.
And someone to drive it.
Teamwork.

Thanksgiving on a cold summer day

Time to make empanadas.
Plantains.
No conflict at home.
Showers.
Time to plan.

Giving thanks on a misty morning

Ball point pens.
Catching up.
That my mom can clean in the kitchen, if she wants to.
Living close to several markets.
Fresh air.

Thanksgiving after nightmares

Vinegar and baking soda as an alternative skunk spray wash.
That the skunk just got Henry's paw.
A cool house on a hot day.
Being able to rest.
A partner for deskunking, even though it was late.

Thanksgiving before cooking breakfast

Waking up early.
Having ingredients on hand.
Origami paper.
Brainstorming with friends.
Fabric stores.

Giving thanks on a surprisingly sunny morning

That moment when you don't know if the dough will really come together.
Lemon zest and current studded dough.
Being up early enough to see the mist clear and the sun come out.
Baking for friends.
When you can't stop thinking about something good.

Thanksgiving with a feeling of excitement

My new bangs.
Bridal magazines.
A sunny day to frolic in SF.
Making a new to do list.
Liberty-London-printed file folders.

Giving thanks after searching for aphids

Lobelia.
Warm Sunlight streaming in through the window.
The break after a deadline.
Curls,
Magazines to give away.
And someone to deliver them.

Thanksgiving with sun behind me

Light glistening on cherries.
Summer fruit season.
Nearing completion (round 1).
Waking up early.
The longer days.

Thanksgiving before feeding the cat

Blueberry and apple cobbler.
Morning light.
Edith Wharton's novels.
Books on CD.
Feeling on track with writing.
Light streaming through my peonies.

Thanksgiving surrounded by mist

Microwavable brown rice.
Vegan taco filling.
Mango salsa.
Pencils.
Well--timed reading.

Thanksgiving while thinking of curry

Peonies.
Someone who has patience with my peony selection process.
Cats that aren't skilled enough to eat the bird.
Trader Joe's Paratha.
A fridge full of tasty food.

Giving thanks while deciding on breakfast

Nail polish.
Carrier Pick up.
So far its just a sore throat.
That I don't have anywhere in particular to be.
Enya.

Thanksgiving with the same sore throat

Someone to bring me vegetarian dumplings and onion pancakes.
Dumplings!
Enough energy to make scones.
Currants.
A free trip just when we need one.

Thanksgiving with a sore throat

Oatmeal.
Bluberries.
Garlic fries.
Sleeping in.
Texting.

Giving thanks after being the last to wake up

Texting.
Surprise trips.
Tofu with mushrooms in a clay pot at Le Soleil.
Mechanical pencil.
Enthusiastic response and oppurtunity.

Thanksgiving in indecisive weather

Teamwork.
Seeing an old friend.
Delancey Street restaurant desserts.
Loving hut vegan bun.
Someone to take the edge off a difficult subject.

Thanksgiving on a rainy morning

Galoshes and Umbrellas.
The coziness of indoors.
The sound of cars driving through the rain.
A warm scarf.

Thanksgiving with a cup of hot water and lemon

Batteries.
Olives.
Tofu.
Clarity.
Desire.

Thanksgiving after waking up later than I intended

Working toilets.
My filtering water bottle.
Facebook.
My workout buddy.
Jazz sneakers.

Thanksgiving with all cats accounted for

Rain and sun on a quiet morning.
Friends to closet clean with.
Broccoli.
My new ring.
Sleeping like a rock.