Give Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I recently learned that one of my best friends in college is going to have a baby next spring! I really love this picture from the 1890s that I found recently during my travels. Thomas Paine wrote in 1776, "These are the times that try men's souls." While the fate facing the generation who sought independence from England was probably death on the gallows if they failed, today we are experiencing a time full of turmoil and misfortune that none of us ever expected. But there are so many joys in everyday existence that we take for granted. A mouthful of warm food, a gulp of tasty wine or beer, or the smile of a friend. Take a moment today to contemplate the good things in your life, and appreciate them for what they are. These are the things that make us human, and elevate life above the ordinary.