My good writing friend, Anne Wayman, inspired this annual Thanksgiving post.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I am sharing what I am most thankful for this year.

My Thanksgiving Blessings

1. My Mom – and her continued good health as she turns 90 in March
2. My family – each and every one of you – you are my rock
3. My friends – my long-time friends who are always there for me – my new online friends whose generosity and support are a reason to smile every day – and for the friends I have yet to meet
4. My Fight Like A Girl teammates – on the heels of my 9th 3-Day Walk, I feel so blessed to have these beautiful ladies in my life – you mean everything to me
5. My clients – without you, my dream is just that – I am thankful for your business
6. 3-Day Walk for the Cure workers and volunteers – those who return year after year and those new to the event, but who are tireless in their cheering and support – you matter
7. 3-Day paraphernalia  – the pins, the buttons, the beads, Curei (the pink monkey – more to come), all the “neat junk” that makes 60 miles a walk in the park
8. About Writing Squared Forum – this writing forum delivers far more value than the average writers’ forum – Anne and Lori are top-notch hosts and the community is the most generous, caring one I have ever come across
9. The Blogging Mastermind Comment Tribe – what a great community of bloggers – it has been my pleasure to participate and meet such a diverse group – I thank you all
10. My readers – you open my mind and help me keep it real – I thank you for that and more
11. My vision – as impaired as it may be at the moment, I treasure more than ever this gift from God
12. My faith -that brings me comfort and time for reflection to recognize how blessed I am
13. Books – this lifetime love affair takes me places I’d never go and inspires me to live my dream
14. MBTs – I am so thankful to have found my favorite sandals – hey, when walking 60 miles, it matters
15. Fuzzy socks – I love my warm, fuzzy socks that embrace my feet during cold winter days
16. San Diego community – those who have walked all 14 3-Day Walks for the Cure discover what I’ve known for some time – the San Diego community is awesome
17. Boise living – I love the beauty of changing trees, the birds, cows, horses, goats, and llamas that line my walking route – a little slice of heaven right outside my door
18. Office view – how could you not be inspired to see roses, geraniums, tulips, and  blooming trees – beautiful
19. My bed – after two weeks on the road and 60 miles of walking, my bed is a welcomed gift
20. Sleep – sometimes elusive, there is nothing like a good night’s sleep
21. ESPN – I love sports and the sports network catches me up on my teams
22. Project Runway – I continue to love the creativity of designers – even though I could do with less drama, their talent is what I love to see
23. The Food Network – I’m not sure what it says about me that I take so much writing inspiration from the Food Network, which brings me to my next gift
24. Food – the variety, the taste, the texture – the hot-cooked meals my Mom prepares – still – love them – love Mom
25. My Walks – I am thankful I discovered the value of putting my 5-6 mile walks at the top of my To Do list – every day
26. Music – my day is not complete without the lilting sound of music that soothes, calms, inspires, rocks and encourages life
27. Computers – despite the frustrations when they crash, I appreciate the gifts they provide
28. Internet – my window on the world that educates, entertains, and shares so many gifts
29. Social media – for all its craziness, the good side of social media builds relationships, reunites long-lost friends, and keeps family in touch when once that was lost
30. Heat – the warm hug on a cold winter morning that silently does its job
31. Electricity – something those touched by Sandy certainly appreciate, may I not take the power for granted
32. Hugs – family embraces and people comfortable to hug and be hugged
33. Laughter – may every day be blessed with laughter – if I don’t hear it, I’ll go looking for it or make it myself
34. Newspaper – I still love my morning ritual of coffee and the newspaper – may this dying industry figure it out to keep it going
35. Coffee – the aroma perks the senses awake and brings sounds of satisfaction to each morning
36. My office – I love the view, the knic-knacs that add a personal touch, my L-shaped desk and my books of the trade
37. Bread – you can have your sweets – bread is my Waterloo – harvest grain, sourdough, rye and more – I love bread
38. Quotes – the words of others inspire, amuse, and are the cherry on top of the well-written word
39. The ocean – after nearly 30 years living within blocks of the ocean, the blue waves are what I miss most and cherish when I return to its shores
40. Dancing – although I stink at it, I love the uninhibited joy of dance – to watch and to spin in
41. Morning quiet – the silent sound of morning is a kiss of possibility on a new day
42. Breathing – the deep inhalation soothes and restores in the center of chaos and peace
43. Memories – the catalog of life is ours to keep forever
44. Creativity – the burst of energy that reminds us why we do what we do
45. A good stretch – the rewarding reach to our fullest height
46. Thanksgiving – the holiday, the reminder of thanks, the reason for this post
47. Time – remembering its value, taking it, and enjoying all it has to offer
48. Acceptance – remembering we are each unique and to cherish our differences
49. Compromise – understanding the greater goal and coming together to make it happen
50. Thank you – a simple sentiment that we all like to receive

There are so many other things to be thankful for, I could go on and on.

I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for being in my world.

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