This is just a Happy Thanksgiving post. It'll be a little schmoopy, so if you're not into that kind of mush, carry on!

The holidays are a bittersweet time for my family; and for Bob's family. Over the past ten years, between the two families, we have lost seven grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and one young cousin. All between October and January. The holidays bring joy, but they also bring memories that can sometimes put a damper on things. This year, Bob and I had decided to make our own tradition. We had planned to get chinese food and some movies and stay at home. When Bob called his mother to ask one last time if she'd like for us to come there, and she said no she wasn't much in the holiday mood and woudn't be cooking, he shared our plan. The next day, his mom called back and said that she loved the idea of a new tradition and that she would be making homemade chinese food if we'd like to come. And, you know what? We CAN'T WAIT!

This holiday, I'm thankful. For the following...

*A partner and a cat who make my day. Every. Day.

*A family - and extended family - that loves me (us) and supports even my (our) most crazy notions.

*A career that affords me the opportunity to make a difference.

*A body that serves me well - in spite of the little glitches.

*Friends - both real-life and invisible internet in type - that fill my world with love and support. And that make my life brighter, more fun, and much more interesting.

There's so much more. But I don't have room here.

I wish you all a wonderful holiday - surrounded by those you love. And I wish you the chance to remember the past - and to celebrate the new memories you're making and the new traditions you're forging.

Thank you for reading.