I’m thankful for where I live — both my lovely home, my beautiful state, and my nation.

I’m thankful for my friends, here and far, for putting up with me (if nothing else).

I’m thankful for my family, by blood and by marriage. A great group of people.

I’m thankful for my job, since, as much as I bitch about it, it’s really a great job and makes my life a lot easier than it would be otherwise.

I’m thankful for my daughter, who make me burst with pride and love every day.

I’m thankful for my wife, who makes all of the above even spiffier, and my life even brighter than I could have imagined.

Amen.