I read a blog post recently by Sophie Stern that read:

I love Thanksgiving.

I love finding reasons to be grateful, and I love food, and I love celebrating.

Me too! 

So I’m just borrowing Sophie’s words to say how much I love this holiday. I have a long list everyday of all that I’m grateful for. Here are some for today:

• The Macys Thanksgiving Parade is on its way! My favorite event of the year. It remains my goal to get in it - in any role. 
• Trader Joe's! I know that might seem silly but TJs brings joy to grocery shopping. It's not a chore - it's an experience. 
• People who push past their comfort zones. I learn so much from people who dare to step up, to show vulnerabilities, to chase a dream and shine their light. I've been watching Dancing With the Stars the last couple weeks and they all put me in a state of awe. (And I love that Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won! They both have kindness as a mantra.) 
• Christmas carols! Here in Seattle we have a station that plays all Christmas all the time. I'm a fiend for it. I know the words to all the songs. :) 
• Finally, importantly, you, fabulous you. Writing is part of who I am as a person and sharing the words and stories with readers who make time for them is something that helps my gratitude meter hit the high notes. Thank you so much! 

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Living in gratitude is my jam. 

Oh Oh Oh! - Jingle