Hoping everyone (in the US, anyway!) enjoyed their Thanksgiving! Mine was good, an enjoyable day and dinner down at my Mom's... Without getting sappy, and while my life is far from perfect (whose is?) I guess I do have quite a bit to be thankful for, if nothing else in comparison to- too- many folks I know. I have two friends who are dealing with spouses who have been recently diagnosed with serious illnesses, another friend who has a young daughter with cancer, one of the above is also dealing with unending, unrelenting financial difficulties. I have a few other friends who deal with chronic health issues of their own. I know too many folks who struggle with issues surrounding their TGism, be it their own acceptance and peace of mind regarding it, a lack of understanding, if not acceptance, from spouses, children, family, friends, etc... Many lack the mean$, or the confidence, or the companionship, or any venues, to lead a more full life as their TG'd selves should they choose to- social isolation. And of course there are problems in the wider world that we all, to whatever degrees, are affected by. And again, my life is far from perfect; I'd luv to earn a better living than I do, would really luv to have some- any!- more free time than I do. That seemingly never-ending battle with that last 10 lbs... I have my challenges. But they seem to be just that- challenges. And they do seem to pale in comparison to many of the battles too many people I know face. On balance I am blessed, and I am thankful.
What I'm Reading Now:
Pinheads and Patriots, Bill O'Reilly
Dark Tiger: A Stoney Calhoun Novel, William G. Tapley
Us 28- Them 21 :) (And a good win by the Pats as well!)
"Be true to your school..."
