As we get closer to the holiday season, a couple things start to happen to signal the arrival of Thanksgiving and Christmas. First, radio stations crank up the Christmas tunes as early as possible, even on the day after Halloween. There is nothing so jarring as hearing “Thriller” segue into “Jingle Bells,” but that’s where we are.
The second thing is that people start to count their blessings. I’ve had a few friends posting daily messages on Facebook offering thanks for their friends, family and other good things. Especially after the tumultuous year that we’ve all been through, it’s incredibly important to remember all the good things that we have. So, I’ll add a few reasons why I’m giving thanks this year.