Thankful

It's been another challenging year, tough at times, but I am grateful for many things:

• Colleagues who have encouraged me as I searched for my next position.
• My friends who have stood by me
• A most hounderrific fellow
  
• A respite, until the 2012 campaign begins (January?), from political ads
• Kids, still in school, who continue to build stronger foundations for their future
• My wife, who made yet another great holiday repast
• Snow! And still having time for some fun
  
• Good health and good spirits to face the future
• Less than a month until the days start getting longer...

Thanks too to my readers; I love to hear from you!