I am grateful today for time to heal and my brother helping me to remember gratitude.

On Thanksgiving we went to Naples (FL) to visit my sweetie’s mom at her “nursing home”. On the way, I spoke with my new big brother who told me he was grateful that we were in his life. Yeah, baby, that’s what I’m talking about. I have so much to be grateful for – a roof over my head, food to eat and water (and vodka … particularly my fave Grey Goose on the rocks or a little bit dirty) to drink, a man who loves me, three healthy and productive (and wonderful) children, my two darling doggers, friends and family who support me and a love of the arts that will help me to make my life meaningful.

So, now that my head’s out of my butt … what are you thankful for? I’m going to try to remember to be grateful for something every day through the New Year. My blogging record hasn’t been too great for the record but I’m going to list one gratitude daily through January 1, 2011. And if I miss a day, I will have to list one per day for the time missed. Nothing like a little gratitude to set myself straight.

The second Christmas gift (no, I’m still not giving it away!) is nearly done. Turned the heel and am well off down the foot. Hope that I’ll finish the foot tomorrow. Next, giant olives and a “smitten” … yes, more gifts.

I’ve promised myself that after the holidays I will focus on my new business … more later!