Thankfuls 1-10

 

I almost forgot this year, but saw a friend posting and was reminded:

Day 1 - I am thankful for LIBRARIES. Today I spent some time at the main library of my county, learning about local and state history, meeting other history nerds, and surrounded by BOOKS!

Day 2 - I am thankful for modern washing appliances, as I have a lot of laundry to catch up on after two weeks of almost nonstop travel.

Day 3 - I am thankful to have a friend to take the ticket to a play I cannot attend; scheduling is always a risk when I buy season tickets, but it's worth it to support local arts organizations.

Day 4 - The ability to vote. I know what some of my ancestors went through to escape oppressive regimes and come to the USA so they could vote. I know what it took for most Americans to be granted the right to vote, when they were previously denied because of gender, race, or socioeconomic status. I cannot understand people who cannot be bothered to vote.

Day 5 - Glad for music. Specifically tonight, an "Opera About Town" performance featuring four people with wonderful voices. Also for my library book club, but I've already cited libraries.

Day 6 - Thankful for Braver Angels and similar groups that are trying to reach across the political divides. I spent part of my evening in a group of people discussing political violence and ways to disperse or avoid it. We agreed that it affects both sides, but is avoidable.

Day 7 - Thankful to have professional organizations that boost individuals as well as the profession, and where I can contribute.

Day 8 - Thankful for a beautiful day and time to spend at the Triangle Weavers Guild Show & Sale, and the Triangle Twisters Sit-and-Spin. Lovely stuff to buy, good food to eat, nice to visit with people.

Day 9 - Thankful for excellent weather on a weekend day when I can get out and enjoy it.

Day 10 - Thankful for a working heating system. (Annual checkup was today, and it passed comfortably.) Also thankful for my community that has at least two "White Flag Warming Centers" for cold snaps like this one, and I see in news reports that many others have opened.