Happy Thanksgiving to All !!!

Things I am Grateful For …

• A warm house to keep us safe and dry
• A loving husband who makes me laugh every day
• A cat who acts more like a dog and is very silly like his parents
• Renewing warm friendships from childhood
• Discovering new friendships with amazing women
• Living so close to both San Francisco and Napa that we can go there anytime we want
• The freedoms we have living in this great nation
• A family who constantly thrills and amazes me
• The support of loved ones in trying times
• The stunning beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite Valley, and Lake Tahoe – all close by
• The courage to start my food blog and all those who find it interesting enough to visit regularly
• The skills I learned from my mother and grandmother, which help me create wonderful delights in the kitchen
• New friends I have met on Facebook – what an amazing, varied, and wonderful group
• The artwork my husband creates that enriches our lives, delights us, and decorates our home
• The technology that allows me to keep in touch with people all over the world
• The education I received that helps me every single day
• Friends who are the family you get to choose
• Family members who are and have served our nation’s armed services – Thank You
  
• Challenging life experiences that always make me a stronger, wiser woman, no matter how painful
• The wisdom that has come with my wrinkles (LOL)
• A sense of humor that helps make everything easier to handle and a whole lot more fun
• Beautiful music that makes my soul soar, theater productions that have me dancing in my seat, photography that touches my heart
• Sunsets so incredibly beautiful that I want to cry
• The experience of growing tomatoes from seed and having an abundant harvest
• The love of people and animals who have left this world too soon
• The pending birth of another great-niece … the continuation of another generation
• The health and happiness of family and friends
• The incredible fresh ingredients available all year ‘round here in California

… and the joy of sharing my life with each of you … Happy Thanksgiving!