Greater Twin Cities United Way

One of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. (Well, food too. Thanksgiving is really a lot about turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes as well as gratitude.) Each year I try to put together a list of things I’m most thankful for. This year’s list includes: 

• My mom (she’s 92!).
• Friends and family to spend relaxing holidays with.
• A new bookstore (Moon Palace Books) in my neighborhood.
• Good neighbors.
• The improving (albeit slowly) job market.
• Minnehaha Park and Longfellow Garden.
• Bright sunny fall days.
• The good health care system we have in Minnesota.
• Fun, kind, and compassionate coworkers.
• Snowplows!
• My perfect (for me) spouse.
• An improving housing market (finally!).
• A good cup of coffee.
• More affordable housing—locally and nationally.
• Our great park system.
• A good (and improving) transit system.
• A wonderful giving and caring community.
• Minnesota in general, and the Twin Cities in particular. I love our great state!

If you’ve never made a gratitude list, try making one this Thanksgiving—it’s very happy making. And I’d love to hear about the things that top your list!