ok, well not giddy or anything. let's not get out of control. but maybe content.

there is an apple pie in the oven making the house smell warm and sweet and i have christmas music (yes, it is close enough to christmas now!) on and a nice glass of shiraz and i feel ...hmm...good.

so i thought i would consider what i am thankful for. spoke to my dad tonight and he is off to church to do that. that isn't really my style. i lit a few candles. my favorite celtic meditation one and sat for a bit being, well, thankful.

i am not going to list my reasons here because i would imagine they are the same as most everyone else's. family, health, friends, spirituality, all of the things that most people think about this time of year. and a few things that just make me smile because i am holding them close and keeping them just for me. for now it is enough that i can sit and smile.

thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. i hope everyone gets a peaceful second to themselves. some time with family. and a quiet smile.

I love this new holiday layout!!!!!