Today the lounge has reminded me of things I am thankful for:

[LeftyMom]

I am not addicted to anything but the lounge
None of the significant men in my life are misogynist assholes
I am not out of TP (or any other necessities) and if I was I have the resources to fix the problem

I know it's not the traditional time of year to ask this question, but we should dwell on the positive more often, I think. What are you thankful for today?

[azmouse]

1. I'm thankful I have a cupboard full of food.

And all of the things you mentioned too! :-)

[LeftyMom]

5. That's one of those things we'll never take for granted if we've ever gone

without, isn't it?

[Ariana Celeste]

2. a good dog, a good man,

and good friends. :hi:

[LeftyMom]

4. Those are great things to be thankful for

:woohoo:

[LaraMN]

3. My non meth- compromised complexion.

:scared:

[LeftyMom]

7. Tell me about it

:scared:

[livetohike]

6. I'm thankful for many things:

My husband of 31 years and we are in love as the first day we met in 1973

My old friend is on her way here from England and we haven't seen each other in 20 years

My health. I can still do 15 mile day hikes

My dogs are the sweetest animals in the world

My mom and siblings, cousins and extended families

For DU keeping me sane during the Bush administration

Many other things, too

[LeftyMom]

12. Those are really great things to be thankful for

especially so many years of marriage. That's so awesome. :yourock:

[livetohike]

21. Thanks for starting this thread it was a good idea

:hi:

[LeftyMom]

25. I've been thinking about one for a few days

but that marriage contract thread was the nudge I needed. That there are assholes like that out there is a fine reminder to appreciate the good people in my life. :)

[azmouse]

13. I'm thankful to hear of other couples that are still happy.

My hubby and I will be married 19 yrs in April and yes! we still love each other very much.

[livetohike]

23. Congratulations!

It will be 31 years for us in March :-).

[XemaSab]

8. A space where I can go hide from the dogs

and virtually interedct with adult humans.

The down side of this, of course, is that they're probably killing something else outside as I type. :scared:

[LeftyMom]

10. Think of the songbirds, would you?

:grr:

[XemaSab]

17. Considering that the last thing they did before I kicked them outside

was play tug-of-war with a stuffed quail toy, I can only hang my head in shame.

[LeftyMom]

22. It's not too late to rename the puppy.

I'm thinking Crash, short for Richard (aka Dick, Crashcart, Darth, Quail-killer) Cheney R-Undisclosed Location.

[XemaSab]

26. I was thinking more along the lines of

Monsanto: Killer of Plant Life.

I could probably rent him out to organic farms for weed control.

[Beaverhausen]

9. Thankful I had hot water for my shower this morning

Thankful I have a wonderful, sweet, highly evolved boyfriend.

Thankful for my job.

Thankful that I get to go on a tour of the set of my favorite TV show today (it pays to work at a big studio!)

[LeftyMom]

15. It's wonderful to have a job that you're thankful for

especially in this economy that's a great thing indeed. :)

[ghostsofgiants]

11. I am thankful that I have regained almost full mobility to my neck.

[LeftyMom]

16. Another one of those things most people take for granted

I hear you on that one. :)

[ghostsofgiants]

18. No kidding. It was sooo fucking sore yesterday.

I was lying on my bed and couldn't even lift my head to get up.

[LeftyMom]

19. Aw crap

Just thinking about that makes me want to go get a flexeril out of my medicine cabinet. Are you doing physical therapy? I've found that the excersises really are helping.

[ghostsofgiants]

34. Nah, it was just sore from sleeping awkwardly on the bus Sunday evening.

It was brutal though. I hope I never have any injury bad enough to require physical therapy or anything of the sort.

[Shine]

84. Hey buddy, I wish you a speedy recovery.

You have my total sympathy. I've had lots of times when I've slept funky on my neck and then it's been tweaked for days and days...sometimes even to the point of having to wear a neck brace b/c the literal weight of my head is too much. It's a bummer.

Did you know that each astro sign "rules" a certain part of the body and Aries rules the head? It's been interesting for me to note other Aries friends of mine (like you) that have issues pertaining to head stuff: like headaches, neck pain, etc...

These days, however, I'm getting lots of physical therapy for my left hip. I'm getting better, but it's been a long journey.

:hi:

[ghostsofgiants]

88. The neck's at about 99% now. Thanks. Just a little tender when I turn it.

I know very little about astrology, though. Not exactly a believer in such things.

:hi:

[Hugin]

14. I'm thankful I'm still around to be thankful for things.

*whew*

[billyskank]

20. I seem to be getting better

:)

There is other stuff to be thankful for, too...

[LeftyMom]

24. Eat your soup.

[billyskank]

27. Yes Mom

:D

[jane_pippin]

28. Hmmm, I'm thankful for my one good job and the possibility of a better one

coming along on the very day I got to the end of my rope with the job I hate, as well as the DU Loungers who are so generous with good thoughts. I'm also thankful for my accountant who will make paying my taxes less of a nightmare later today.
Oh, and my warm bed which I can't wait to get into tonight because I was up all night getting my resume and portfolio samples together for this kickass job posting I found.
And finally, the hot shower (which better have actual hot water and not that lukewarm BS, or I'm crossing this off of my list) I'm about to get into to wake my tired self up.

:hi:

[LeftyMom]

29. Seems like a lot of the lounge folks are moving up the in the world

job-wise. Hopefully you'll be the next one. :)

[neweurope]

30. I'm thankful that I will be moving to a much nicer place -

even if it means almost too much work at present;

I'm grateful to have a good enabled pension - even though I don't know if I'll have it next year;

I'm grateful I like my SO still - even though things don't always run smooth with us;

I'm grateful to have two beautiful horses - even though one is sick and I still fear for him;

I'm grateful that to-day was the first pre-spring-day here - even though we still will have some snow and freezing temperatures.

:) That's a good thread. I needed to be reminded, all run down and bitchy as I was:)

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[LeftyMom]

36. Moving to a nicer place is definitely worth the effort involved.

How is your sick horse doing? If there was an update I think I missed it.

[neweurope]

43. Well, the horse has to have major dental work done. The SO

(actual owner of that horse) and I decided that since he can eat now, even though with some difficulty, we'd wait some weeks until the weather gets better with that operation. After all our place has no electricity, no running water, and last time the vet should have come we had a snowstorm - no condition for a vet to operate on a horse unless the life of the animal is in danger. Yesterday he developed a bad swelling on the jaw, though, and he also has a very ugly inflamed and swollen spot underneath the chin. So the vet will come to-morrow anyway. We'll see what he says. :scared:

Thanks for asking! (I know my answers are a bit lenghty but I so love the horses, they're like my children).

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[LeftyMom]

44. Please don't stress the length of the answer

I wouldn't ask about him if I didn't want to know. Is there any idea what the swollen spot under the chin is?

[neweurope]

47. We fear it's pus from a bad tooth working it's way outwards.

It could be a different, but no better thing altogether, like a bite from a fox or dog (we have rabies here). Send the old gentleman - his name is Adonis - some good thoughts, willya?

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[LeftyMom]

48. No problem.

Hope he's well soon.

[neweurope]

50. Thank you

:hi:

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[GalleryGod]

31. Not serious, but.....Old Vegas!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. I have so many things to be thankful for!

My husband, who puts up with my addiction to DU.......

Our terrific children.....

My health!

And several DU'ers who love me, and who I love beyond belief.......they are mainstays in my life!

And many other DU'ers who I only know 'virtually'....but who are also important to me.......

My ability to do things politically.....much, much more......

What talents I possess.......photography, and writing.....

The passion to better myself.......

Thank you for this thread, my dear LeftyMom! It is a terrific one!



:loveya: :hug:

[LeftyMom]

37. Hiya CP!

A great family is a fine thing to be thankfull for. :)

[MissB]

33. I am thankful for all that I have

Does that cover everything? I'm not feeling too poetic today.

[BikeWriter]

35. Even when one is in the depths of depression and despair...

there are things to be thankful for. One of the best is Friends. Thank you for posting the reminder, Sweety. :hug:

[LeftyMom]

39. Friends are a great gift indeed.

:hug:

[anarch]

38. despite it all, I'm still alive...and I'm thankful for that. n/t

[LeftyMom]

40. It's no small gift, is it?

:)

[Rowdyboy]

41. I'm thankful for the love of a good man, the devotion of a fine dog

and the people of DU who answer my questions, give me recipes, console me when I'm hurt and push me higher when I'm feeling good.

And for the woman and man who brought me into the world and loved me unconditionally.

All in all, lifes pretty sweet.

[LeftyMom]

42. That's good stuff indeed.

Especially unconditional parental love. :)

[Rowdyboy]

53. There is no other love quite like it......As badly as I hurt my mom in my

misbegotten youth, she both forgave and forgot almost immediately. My friends love me deeply, my partner adores me, but no one anywhere has ever loved me like that.

I miss it.

[LeftyMom]

57. Are they gone now?

I'm sorry. :hug:

[Rowdyboy]

65. Mom died Labor Day 1999 after living with Michael and me for 7 months

My dad, after dropping out of school and working his ass off to feed and educate us 5 kids, went "middle-aged crazy" in the early '90's after 40 years of marriage. He left mom sick and alone for the last 8 years of her life. I love him tremendously, and I respect the sacrifices he made for us, but when he left her, he left his children too. I haven't seen him since a family wedding in 2000. I love and miss the man he was at one time, but I can't forgive how she was hurt by being abandoned while terminally ill. I know I should get over myself, but I just can't do it.

I prefer to remember him from the happier days when we were still a happy family.

[Call Me Wesley]

45. I'm thankful for a lot of circumstances within my life.

I'm thankful for my upbringing and all the choices I had (even with the freedom to not follow all of them, but in retrospect, I wouldn't change much.)
I'm thankful for the place I'm able to live in.
I'm thankful for finding Heidi.
I'm thankful for having a wonderful cat.
I'm thankful for the improvements we make every day.
I'm thankful for having a way cool family both sides.

[LeftyMom]

51. Heidi's a prize, isn't she?

You're a lucky man. :)

[Rowdyboy]

66. You and Heidi are a very interesting couple.....

Can't wait to hear details from your trip to Amsterdam!

[Call Me Wesley]

67. Amsterdam?

I don't think we have Amsterdam planned at all. What makes you think so? :hi:

[Rowdyboy]

71. I would have sworn she was talking about you guys going there just

the other day. I can't imagine who I've confused her with because you guys are very distinctive in my mind. Maybe she was just joking, but more likely I'm just confused or showing early signs of Alzheimers. :shrug:

Regardless, you guys seem very compatible. :thumbsup:

[Call Me Wesley]

90. Thanks for the compliment!

Nah, it's not Alzheimers, no worries. I think it was 'Heddi' who goes to Amsterdam. If I remember correctly, she even once got called 'Heidi' before. ;)

[Rowdyboy]

91. How embarrassing! I'm sure you're right.....

My heart's in the right place, even if my head is a little cloudy! I guess my wild college days back in the 1970's have finally caught up with me. My memory is shot!

[Wapsie B]

46. Well.............

"I am not out of TP (or any other necessities) and if I was I have the resources to fix the problem"

But corn cobs or feedsacks would be a little rough wouldn't they? :hide:

I like this thread idea!
I'm thankful for being alive and that every day I have an opportunity to enjoy life.

[LeftyMom]

49. You'd be really thankful for TP

if you'd ever wiped your ass with a coffee filter for lack of TP. :)

[neweurope]

52. *g* I learn something new every day. Love DU :)

Now what I HAVE done is use toilet paper when I had no coffee filters left. Never thought about the other way around:)

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[Wapsie B]

54. You've got that right.

Thank god for the small conveniences of life. :)

Maybe this should be a daily thread?

[arwalden]

55. Made Ya Look

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

[Metta]

56. But a few.

My hard working, thoughtful, generous, loving wife. Our comfortable home in the country. Conncection with friends and family. I've been feeling that a lot lately. ::hi: :)

[LeftyMom]

58. Sounds like a good life indeed.

:)

[Metta]

59. Ah, yes.

I'm blessed, Mom. How's by you? Happy, pending spring. :)

[LeftyMom]

60. Life is pretty good.

I have an amazing kid, things are great on the relationship front, my parents and sister are doing well, my first driving lesson yesterday went better than I dared hope. It's a beautiful day today, with a really pretty cornflower blue sky rather than the more washed out blues we usually get around here and not a cloud to be seen.

All in all, life is good. :)

[Metta]

63. Sweet.

I'm glad you're in a nuruturing spot right now. As above, so below, as you know. I understand that the efforts we make at the beginning of this year will be working for us from now on.

It's been a great day today, so far. :thumbsup:

[no name no slogan]

61. Thankful I could get out of bed this morning

because there are many days where I simply can't.

I am also thankful that there are other people that care whether or not I get out of bed, too.

The last year has taught me to be thankful for what I have, and not dwell on what I don't have. I am much happier living this way, too.

[LeftyMom]

62. Hi NNNS

I'm thrilled you're feeling relatively well today. It's funny how sometimes out attitude changes our lives far more than our circumstances, isn't it?

[no name no slogan]

83. Mine's been a little of both

Getting out of an emotionally abusive relationship and a bad environment has done wonders for my outlook. But you can only make of life what you choose to make of it. Some of the most thankful and hopeful people I know are those who are in what I would consider some of the worst circumstances imaginable.

Thanks for a very good thread.

[LeftyMom]

87. Yeah, I've been worlds better since I got out of a bad relationship too

I was talking with another local DUer and she said she hadn't noticed how depressed when I was with my son's Dad until she saw me after the breakup, that I was like another person. Changing one's situation definitely helps, but it takes enough of positive outlook to see the change you need and work for it.

[twenty2strings]

64. Thankful to be alive...n/t

[LeftyMom]

73. A fine thing to be thankful for indeed.

:toast:

[Arugula Latte]

68. Healthy, bright, happy, funny kids!

Healthy me and healthy, great spouse
My wonderful furry creatures (kitties/bunny)
Ample shelter
Good, fresh fruits and veggies and pasta and bread and butter and chocolate and wine
Living in a leafy, liberal city
The Internet(s)

I could go on, but I should get back to work. Oh, I'm thankful for some income, as well.

[LeftyMom]

74. Oh, can I just second all of those

well, except the butter and wine? Thanks. :)

[Arugula Latte]

78. That's right. You're a vegan, no?

But, no wine? Oh, the humanity! ;)

[LeftyMom]

79. Well there are vegan wines, I just don't drink much or like wine.

I'm really sadly vice-impaired. :shrug:

[khashka]

69. Great thread LeftyMom!

I am thankful for all the truly wonderful people in my life. I am a very very lucky man.

Khash.

[Call Me Wesley]

70. And you didn't

even met me yet IRL. :hi:

Sorry, couldn't withstand. :hug: How goes?

[LeftyMom]

75. Good people draw more good people

I'm glad to know you're feeling positive today. :hug:

[khashka]

80. Positive? Me? Hah!

I don't often feel like good people, I fail so obviously in so many ways.

But I've been blessed with truly wonderful people in my life. I try to live up to that. I fail, but I try.


Khash.

[LeftyMom]

82. Trying is all we can do

but I think most good people are rather self-depracating. It's what drives them to work harder and do better, in my experience.

[Bullwinkle925]

72. I'm thankful that I took a walk around Lake Elizabeth

and was able to do so. I'm thankful for the wonderful books in my life to read and am able to do so. I'm thankful for the wonderful friends and family members that I have to love and am able to do so.


I'm thankful for LeftyMom's post to help put my life into perspective again.


:hi:

[LeftyMom]

77. That sounds great.

Glad to know I could brighten so many people's day a bit just by posting something in the lounge. :)

[Bullwinkle925]

89. You did, indeed.

[Whoa_Nelly]

76. Am thankful for my close friends whom I can confide in

Am also glad to know I can be here in the Lounge and just enter into conversation where I wish.

It's like a huge cocktail party sometimes.

[LynzM]

81. That's a great description of the Lounge

Float from conversation to conversation, talk at whim and at will... :)

[LynzM]

85. I am thankful for lots of things

For a job that helps me support my family, and that I don't hate.
For a place to live, heat, light, food and water.
For a husband who I love to spend time with and who makes me laugh.
For a daughter who drives me crazy with her curiosity.
For the change to finish my degree.
For friends, including Lounge friends!

[Shine]

86. I am happy to be alive on this fine day.

I'm also VERY happy to have our hot tub up and running again, after having the heating element replaced. It's been out of commission for about a week and I've been really missing it's therapuetic assistance for my hip pain. The good news is, I'll be out in it very soon, soaking up the hot and healing waters.....


Ah, Life is Good.....

I give thanks.
:hi: