I know it’s been the toughest of years, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to be thankful for. Words like Silver Lining (in every cloud), glass half full and Bright Side come to mind as we fend and cope.

  As we think about giving thanks on this Thanksgiving in Covid, I share with you a message posted at our local bagel store: "This is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreceiate everything you have." Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe and healthy.

I have a litany of beautiful friends, a warm family, and great feelings of purpose, with which I am thankful. Like me, I’ll bet you too, allow your busy schedules or desire for accomplishment to overshadow the treasures in your lives. Today, I stop and appreciate those treasures. My son, Patrick is the greatest gift, most valuable treasure, and was infinitely created to be in my life. I celebrate, you, Patrick. The blessings of the tribe of women Go*d brought into my life, I celebrate you. For the never ending love and affection of my mother, I celebrate you.

  Amparo’s email on fredslist yesterday got me thinking early.  

Last weekend, my husband and I drove upstate to Cold Spring, New York. It is a place I have heard about and always wanted to visit.  

When we selected a new date to announce the Gotham Green Awards® – delayed by the COVID 19 Pandemic and originally planned a week following Earth Day 2020 – I proposed just ahead of Thanksgiving.

I'm staring at a legend on TV. Aex Trebek. He passed away about two weeks ago but his new episodes that he shot will play till Christmas day.   It's a bit eerie knowing the future of a man as his life is passing by in front of you, day by day.  

We are all subject to self doubt, momentary or otherwise. Unfortunately, it is a common human condition. Some let it bring them down needlessly. While others learn to cope with, work through or around it.