thanksgiving

Today is, in America at least, Thanksgiving Day. Being American, I take part in it, even if I don’t buy into all of the reworked history that is spouted about. (More on that down below.)

Considering the day, I figured I’d put together a little list of things I’m thankful for:

• My family, of course. Really no explanation is needed, but if you want one: they’re wonderful, and they allow me to indulge in silly hobbies, like blogging.
• Buddhism. After much poking around and shaking my head, I believe I’ve found a religion / life philosophy that works for me.
• Books. To use Jefferson’s quote: “I cannot live without books.” To be fair, however, perhaps I should share the whole quote: “I cannot live without books; but fewer will suffice where amusement, and not use, is the only future object.” I should probably take that to heart and stop buying / mooching books until I’ve finished reading my (extremely) large backlog.
• The coming presidential elections. That’s not quite right, I suppose; I am more thankful for the fact that the elections will mark the coming end of Bush’s reign. He can’t (legally) run anymore, and that’s something to be thankful for.
• Freedom of speech! Why, without that, I could end up in prison for what I wrote above.
• Coffee. I could certainly function throughout the day without it, but it would be much more difficult.
• Last - but certainly not least! - 9rules and the members I get to hang out with there. Truly a top notch group of folks.

So, what are you folks thankful for? I demand responses!

For those of you who are American (or those of you who are just interested in history), do read up on the real deal about Thanksgiving. Here’s a good article; if that doesn’t fill you up, here’s another article (in 3 parts) by the same fellow.

There should be another post about Thanksgiving in a few days. We’re having our big family get-together on Saturday, and I’m sure at least a few things will happen that day that will be “bloggable.” Just don’t expect it Saturday evening; Battlestar Galactica: Razor is on.