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Nov 20, 2020

November 20: Gratitude for the Magic of a Kiss

Today, I’m thankful for the innocent kiss. When an announcement was made that Princess Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of King George VI,...

Nov 19, 2020

November 19: Gratitude for the Realization that Less is Often More

Today, I’m thankful that less is often more. It seems like these days everyone is enamored with the concept of TED Talks. Why not? Back...

Nov 16, 2020

November 16: Gratitude for Those Willing to Take Us into Their Homes

Today, I’m thankful for those willing to take us in during our time of need. In a few weeks’ time, we will be celebrating the...

Nov 11, 2020

November 11: Gratitude for All the Veterans

Today, I’m thankful for the remembrance of all the soldiers who have ever worn a uniform in the name of this great nation. Our history of...

Nov 9, 2020

November 9: Gratitude for Those Who Tear Down Walls

Today, I’m thankful for those who end division by taking down a wall, piece by piece. Before I build a wall, I’d ask to know What was I...

Nov 8, 2020

November 8: Gratitude for Those Who Think Beyond Themselves

Today, I’m thankful for steadfast patriots who place the desires of the majority above their own personal ambitions. In the town where I...

Nov 5, 2020

November 5: Gratitude for Our Ability to Play with Fire

Today, I’m thankful for our willingness to play with fire. Is there anything more amazing than sitting curled up in the living room on a...

Nov 4, 2020

November 4: Gratitude for the True Pioneers

Today, I’m thankful for those pioneers who pave the path for others to follow. Individuals who help usher in a new way of thinking are...

Nov 3, 2020

November 3: Gratitude for My Voice in Democracy

Today, I’m thankful that I have a voice in the most democratic process on Earth. Making a decision is never easy, despite the fact that,...

Oct 31, 2020

October 31: Gratitude for Those Who Seek the Sweet Things in Life

Today, I am thankful for the small, sweet things in life. Frightening as it might seem, we find ourselves closing out October, on the eve...

Oct 29, 2020

October 29: Gratitude for Standing Up for Truth

Today, I am thankful for those who stand by the truth, despite stark opposition. In a few days’ time, the populace of my great country...

Oct 28, 2020

October 28: Gratitude for the Willingness to Say 'No'

Today, I am thankful for those who stand up and vehemently express ‘no.’ Unlike almost every other animal in nature, humans are born...

Oct 27, 2020

October 27: Gratitude for Grace Under Pressure

Today, I am thankful for those who save us from an escalating crisis, exhibiting grace under pressure. In many ways, life on the planet...

Oct 24, 2020

October 24: Gratitude for the Skill of Eloquence

Today, I am thankful for those who eloquently use their words, along with their actions, to sway opinion. An old adage notes that actions...

Oct 23, 2020

October 23: Gratitude for The Straight & Narrow Approach

Today, I am thankful for those who keep us on the straight and narrow, avoiding the extremes in life. A few years back, my wife and I...

Oct 22, 2020

October 22: Gratitude for Our Ability to Jump (and for Soft Landings)

Today, I am thankful for those who jump to new heights by the most innovative means. Maintaining sanity in the midst of one’s daily...

Oct 18, 2020

October 18: Gratitude for a True Bargain

Today, I am thankful for those treasures that we secure at a bottom-basement bargain. If you ever visit the Platka market in Athens, just...

Oct 16, 2020

October 16: Gratitude for the Virtue of Leniency

Today, I am thankful for those who epitomize the virtue of leniency in times of need. When I was just a small boy of eleven years, the...

Oct 15, 2020

October 15: Gratitude for the Listening Skill

Today, I am thankful for those who remind us to listen to diverse viewpoints. A common theme espoused in today’s corporate culture is the...

Oct 14, 2020

October 14: Gratitude for the Power to Prioritize

Today, I am thankful for the power of prioritization. Benjamin Franklin once quipped that there are only two certainties in life: death...