tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283131.post2342360166062069841..comments2024-03-12T19:34:23.734-04:00Comments on Everyday with dan...: Thanksgiving day 2014danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10088260285661911833noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283131.post-17975455453659785592014-11-28T10:59:45.237-05:002014-11-28T10:59:45.237-05:00I think I'm gradually hijacking your blog.I think I'm gradually hijacking your blog.MRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543269000083131799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283131.post-61739501193247364752014-11-28T10:58:58.985-05:002014-11-28T10:58:58.985-05:00Postponing Thanksgiving a couple of days so you ca...Postponing Thanksgiving a couple of days so you can actually enjoy it is a good idea. If Isaac & Ricci are in the area around Christmas, remind them that they're invited to your family reunion, as you refer to it, haha! Aptly titled, as I am definitely pro-family. Myself, I'm still using my parent's family, but if I had my own, it would rock--there's no doubt about that; just don't know how that would work in this "climate".<br /><br />ANYwho... I'm glad you admitted you have a lot to be thankful for and you're welcome for the contrast I've provided :D. Sometimes it takes meeting people as wretched as our bunch to appreciate things that seemed easily acquired. In my case, I would say my job came very naturally, I make friends easily (although I've put that on hold for repairs given last year's breakdown in the vetting process). But not so lucky in other areas. Turns out part of a good relationship is having needs for the other to feel useful in fulfilling. Well, if you've strived for complete independence all your life... etc. Oh, and women hate me. I forgot that one.<br /><br />Anyway, back to family. You have a son who is following in your footsteps and headed in a really cool direction. If you've ever seen "Return of the Jedi" where Luke pulls his Father back from the dark side before he dies, this was representative of George Lucas' philosophy that it is our children that redeem us. He elaborated on that with the prequel movies where everyone thought Luke's father was the "chosen one". But, it turned out it was Luke that brought balance to the Force. Just like Uther Pendragon's son, or, if you can split that hair, God's son, who was much more interactive and personable.<br /><br />On top of that, a daughter who is following in her mother's footsteps and building an awesome family. And how do you quantify that? I wish I could, because mothers are getting beaten up from all sides in this "climate". (there's that word again) It would be nice to say "what do you mean, your family has a score of 850! You're rockin' it!" Suffice to say it not only brings you joy now, but it is a great investment in future joy. (not the dishwashing liquid).<br /><br />I have high-hopes for 2015. I'd really like to bring my goals to fruition and see them click together; how often does that happen, though? Well, I'll do what I can. Point being, I am thankful for what I have, and thankful for the opportunity to change what I want to change.MRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543269000083131799noreply@blogger.com