Giving Thanks

This Thanksgiving Day I'm taking the time to remind myself of the many things I'm thankful for. Below is a partial list. I'm sure there's something I've forgotten so I'll probably update it throughout the day.

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My parents, who have taught me and continue to teach by example the values I hope to bestow upon my chiddrens.

Two brothers that I'd charge hell with a bucket of ice water for, knowing they'd do the same for me.

A wife who in spite of my numerous flaws, sarcastic tone and smart assed mouth loves me anyhoo, well at least she claims she does.

The miracles of nature and watching my wife expand at an exponential rate. Hey give'er a break she's "with child" and she's still as good looking as ever.

A set of friends that I'm able to count on when the chips are down. Including the friends I've made this year via Al Gore's Interweb and that fad the call "Web Logs".

The men and women of our military who keep and have kept our country free; thereby allowing me to exercise my chronic case of foot in mouth disease without fear of hot pokers and other less than pleasant experiences.

As much as I whine and bitch about it my day job. There aren't many places that'll let me get away with the stunts I've pulled. And whilst I'm discussing that infamous four letter word, work, Apothegm Designs wouldn't be possible with out the bestest biddness partner ever: Madam Sadie.

The talents and knowledge that God's given to me, as I sure don't know where a great deal of either of them have come from this past year. I ran out of talent about three months ago and my brian has been mush even longer, I'm just hoping nobody's noticed yet.

And lastly but not least I'm grateful for the World Wide Interweb and it's many fine discoveries.

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