Five Friends I’m Thankful For
- That one I don’t see often enough.
- That one who’s always there when I need a friend.
- That one who lets me help when a friend is needed.
- That one who shares my enthusiasm for Keanu Reeves’ acting skill.
- The one who keeps telling me about the new book I should read.
Five Books I’m Thankful For
- Everyday Zen: Love & Work, by Charlotte Joko Beck
- Time Enough for Love, by Robert Heinlein
- The Dark Night of the Soul, by Thomas Moore
- Memory, by Lois McMaster Bujold
- Bird by Bird, by Ann Lamott
Five Days I’m Thankful For
- Birthdays.
- Solstices.
- Sabbaths.
- The Second Day of a New Love.
- The Present Day of a Current Love.
Five Sounds I’m Thankful For
- Baritone sax.
- Bass drum.
- “Grandpa!”
- The soft susurrus of satiation.
- A long sigh at the end.
Five Skills I’m Thankful For
- Writing.
- Moving.
- Loving.
- Enjoying art.
- Sharing.
How about you?
p.s. I confess, I made up the fourth “Friend” one. But imaginary friends are fun too.
I am grateful for you and the rest of my family all over the country! I am grateful for the smiles of a baby and the laughter of a three year old. I am grateful for my faith and marriage! Love you!
I like them all, especially the five sounds 🙂
Friends
1- The best friend since high school who is still a part of my life, even as everything has changed.
2- The traveling buddy who chatted with me for ten hours as we drove on one of my adventures this year.
3- The hotel roomie who made far away feel like home.
4- The red head who lives far away but who I think about and miss every day.
5- And the Teacher who keeps pushing me to do more, write more, be more.
Books
1- My Moleskin
2- My other Moleskin
3- My other Moleskin (all of which are in my back pocket right now)
4- My class notebook
5- My netbook (I’m cheating a little, yes, but it’s so very true)
Days
1- Tues June 19th
2- Sat Oct 20th
3- Fri May 25th
4- Tue Sept 25th
5- Wed Feb 15th
Sounds
1- the shrill in my mother’s voice when she talks about me
2- my roommates chatting
3- my niece’s voice saying anything (but especially my name)
4- the click of the keys on my netbook when it all just pours out
5- saying his title (and hearing mine in reply)
Skills
1- patience
2- endurance
3- forgiveness
4- bravery
5- memory
Happy Thanksgiving.
<3,
poetic