Gratitude: A Short List

9/19/2014

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Things for which I am profoundly grateful:

1. That I am alive in 2014. Instead of being alive in, say, 1814... Or 1514... Or 614... (This covers but is not limited to: antibiotics, voting rights, the writ of habeas corpus, and air conditioning.)
2. Sailboat racing.
3. The natural history fact that wolf spiders have never successfully mated with deer ticks.
4. Apples. They are not the only fruit*, but I believe they are the overlord of fruits.
5. My favorite skipper, who took me on our first date to see Rudolph Nureyev in "The King and I," and has continued to surprise me ever since.

*Neither are oranges.

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shark deVille

9/19/2014 07:21:41 am

Solid list. I'd thank God whilst adding the natural history fact that chickens view deer ticks as M&Ms and spideys as tater tots. Plus they make a great breakfast burrito at Chick-fil-A.

Amy

9/19/2014 11:06:00 am

Hey Shark-
Thanks!
I am conflicted about chicken: It's a dark tale, full of sinister motives and bloodlust, suitable for Halloween perhaps...

cathmason

9/19/2014 10:51:00 am

I think oranges ARE the only fruit. Beautiful post , Amy. x

Amy

9/19/2014 11:06:31 am

Thanks, Cath!

Kate Raynes

9/22/2014 05:58:23 am

Loved this...

Amy

9/22/2014 10:11:46 am

I am so glad you did, Kate!

Ed Salva

9/22/2014 01:18:25 pm

thanks for yet another good article with a chuckle.
It's good to have friends who lend perspective to life.

BTW: It's cider season (whoo hoo)

Amy

9/22/2014 11:49:35 pm

Thank you, Ed! Kind words!

I'm look forward to cidering up and checking on my own crop soon -- hope the deer haven't eaten them all.

George A.

10/1/2014 01:35:44 pm

Happy Ballet Day: http://www.roh.org.uk/about/world-ballet-day

Who knew Jeff had an artist side?

Amy

10/1/2014 02:11:52 pm

Artist side...or his strategizing is impressive. Hmmm.

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