Thanksgiving coming up. One of my friends posted the following on PresbyNet:(1)

I am thankful for...

• the mess to clean up after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

• the taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.

• the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.

• my shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.

• a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means that I have a home.

• the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means that I am capable of walking.

• all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.

• my huge heating bill because it means I am warm.

• the lady behind me at ch…