Giving thanks as a tactic

[vortex]

Thanksgiving, historical issues notwithstanding, is the holiday I "get" on a instinctual level. Almost everyone has something for which they can be thankful that readily comes to mind. For me, it's the relative health and happiness of my children. But it's easy to become mired in negativity if one has to think for a while to come up with something. I live with chronic pain and it's a constant battle not to fall into that trap. But we all have our "cross to bear".

So Thanksgiving is a great way to start the season - IF you seize it. Indeed, thankfulness should be a constant companion; but, we are human. So make a list or just try to keep it in your thoughts today. Things could be so much worse for most of us at any given moment.

As cigar smokers, we can be thankful we can smoke a cigar and enjoy it. That's as good a thing as any!

 

[The Volusianator]

I'm thankful my mother in law is still with us. Being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer a couple months back, we're certain she won't be here next Thanksgiving.