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Dec 28, 2020

December 28: Gratitude for All the Rescuers

Today, I’m thankful for those who rescue others. The word ‘rescue’ comes from the old French word ‘rescorre’, which translates “to...

Dec 27, 2020

December 27: Gratitude for the Righteous Path Leading Us to Unity

Today, I’m thankful for those who do the right thing to maintain unity. Unity is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “the quality or...

Dec 26, 2020

December 26: Gratitude for the Ability to Take a Break

Today, I’m thankful for for the ability to take a break. Every living thing on this earth needs some downtime. As living beings, our...

Dec 24, 2020

December 24: Gratitude for All the Workers on This Silent Night

Today, I’m thankful for those working on this most ‘silent night’ so that many, like me, can spend quality time with those we love....

Dec 23, 2020

December 23: Gratitude for Those Who Do the Right Thing

Today, I’m thankful for those who do the right thing, even if it’s not the natural thing to do. In our lives, we are constantly...

Dec 20, 2020

December 20: Gratitude for Innovative Ideas that Change Humanity

Today, I’m thankful for those quintessential ideas that have altered the course of humanity. In my short time on this Earth, I’ve...

Dec 17, 2020

December 17: Gratitude for Those Who Dream Big

Today, I’m thankful for those who dream big. Welcome one and all to Saturnalia. I recognize that some of you probably have a perplexed...

Dec 16, 2020

December 16: Gratitude for True Passion

Today, I’m thankful for those who ardently display their passion. We all know examples of ‘passionate’ individuals who don’t just...

Dec 15, 2020

December 15: Gratitude for Those Who Meet in the Middle

Today, I’m thankful for those willing to meet in the middle. Well, we’ve come upon the halfway point, or the middle, of the last month of...

Dec 14, 2020

December 14: Gratitude for Those Who Teach Us to Pick Our Battles Wisely

Today, I’m thankful for those who choose their battles wisely and yet stay true to their mission. ‘You've got to know when to hold 'em...

Dec 12, 2020

December 12: Gratitude for a Peaceful Transfer of Power

Today, I’m thankful for those set the foundation for peaceful transfer of power. When the American colonies defeated General Cornwallis...

Dec 11, 2020

December 11: Gratitude for Treasuring Our Greatest Creations

Today, I’m thankful for those instances that remind us that our greatest creations need to be treasured and preserved. Today, we owe a...

Dec 9, 2020

December 9: Gratitude for Those Who Teach Us the Value of Tolerance

Today, I’m thankful that for those who preach tolerance. The epic poem, Paradise Lost, recounts the biblical story of the Fall of Man...

Dec 7, 2020

December 7: Gratitude for Those Who Decide Not to Stand on the Sidelines

Today, I’m thankful for those who choose to no longer stand on the sidelines. The great Roman statesman and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero...

Dec 6, 2020

December 6: Gratitude for the True Saint Nick

Today, I’m thankful for the great gift-giver of all – the one we all try to emulate during this holiday season. OK, for you to understand...

Dec 5, 2020

December 5: Gratitude for the Ability to Correct One's Errors

Today, I’m thankful for those times when cool heads prevail and we have the courage to correct a prior ill-conceived decision. We all...

Nov 27, 2020

November 27: Gratitude for the Perfect Comeback

Today, I’m thankful for the perfect comeback. On this day (Nov 27) exactly 60 years ago, the Buffalo Bills held a commanding lead over...

Nov 26, 2020

November 26: Gratitude for the Ultimate Thankful Thursday

Today, I’m thankful for days that remind us to give thanks. Historically, on Thanksgiving Day, many of us gather with family, friends,...

Nov 24, 2020

November 24: Gratitude for Heroes During a Crisis

Today, I’m thankful for those who rise up in times of crisis, whether on land or at sea. In Greek mythology, the Olympian gods who ruled...

Nov 21, 2020

November 21: Gratitude for Those Who Help Us Mind the Gap

Today, I’m thankful and mindful of the gaps in my life. Whenever I travel to visit my Merck colleagues in Great Britain, I often find...