It is Thanksgiving Day today - in the United States. In Canada they already celebrated it, the second Monday in October. And yet in some other countries some other day.
But no matter when that special day is, it is always time to appreciate and reflect upon our lives. Every day could be a thanksgiving day. A day to think what we are thankful for. Grateful for. And blessed with.
Here follows a list of a few things we may be thankful for each and every day of our lives. Three random items for each letter, and something that many of us might be able to say:
I am thankful for
Acquaintances turning into friends
Actors and actresses making a movie worth watching
All things beautiful
Bathing in the sun
Being healthy enough
Birds singing
Children playing
Comedians making us laugh
Considerate drivers
Darkness so one may appreciate light
Difference makers
Dinner on the table
Encouragement
Environmental activists
Exciting news
Family
Friends
Frozen yogurt
Gentleness
Goodness in people
Grandparents
Having siblings to share memories with
Heroes who rekindle the faith in human capacity
Hospital staff
Ice bugs
Ink in the pen
International travel
Janitors
Jingle bells
Joy
Keys in the pocket
Knees that have served so long and still do the job
Knowledge
Laughter
Leaf blowers who realize their mistaken purchase
Loving spouses and partners
Money in the wallet
Morning coffee
Music
National sports events
Neon signs paving the way
Nontoxic environment
Ongoing television series
Orange juice
Original ideas
Parents who clearly love their children
Police officers
Potable water
Quality over quantity
Questions looking for answers
Quotes of the day
Raisins in the bun
Rescue workers - human and canine
Roof over my head
Scientific breakthroughs
Snow plowers
Sunny days
The commitment to perform in dire straits
The Red Cross
Traffic rules
Unconditional love
University education
Upcoming events
Vacancies
Vegan ice cream
Volunteer workers
Waking up to a new day
Warm blanket and warm socks
Wise politicians
Xmas lights indoors and out
Yet another day to shine, or not
Youth
Yuletide and Christmas spirit
Zillion other things, you name it!