Not commenting on the Yankee nature of the day

I know that I tend to use this space to grumble. Today, however, there will be no grousing about the weather! You just get a list of pretty great things that I am grateful for this Thanksgiving.

I'm thankful...
that I have a happy family.
for instant messengers.
for chips and salsa.
that I live in a pretty great country.
that my Coco is a dog in disguise.
for Texas.
for economies of scale.
for the sacraments.
for perfume that smells like strawberries and vanilla.
that I have the most wonderful students in the world.

Happy Thanksgiving! (cue the Vince Guaraldi)

UPDATE: P.S. I guess The Yankee is pretty great, too.