What I'm thankful for- the specifics

It’s nearly impossible to forget what we’re supposed to do on thanksgiving thanks, in part, to the holiday's root words. My bet is that most are so caught up overindulging in protein, potatoes, and pie, though, that very few make a point to seriously consider what they are thankful for. Those that do probably do so more than once a year.

The general things that I’m thankful for fall under the traditional categories of family, friends, happiness, and health.

But there are a few things that I am thankful for this year, in particular.

I’m thankful for…

-Friends honest enough to tell me that I must be “crying into my cereal” every morning because of my unwavering allegiance to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

-OxiClean stain remover. Useful if you ever spill your Tea Latte on your pants… 3 times. Thanks for the faulty cup, Starbucks.

-NBA fans who look at me as if I’m insane when I attempt to start "defence" chants or dance wildly in the aisle with a child, despite the fact that I am a clearly marked fun patrol employee. They make me want to chant louder and dance more absurdly.

-The Chapters sitting areas that enable me to read magazines without purchasing them. This may be perceived as incredibly cheap by some; I’d prefer to describe it as an inventive saving practice.

-The NY Times online wedding videos. I’ve become a sucker for those well-produced little clips.

-The weekly opportunity I have to see ex-NHLers figure skate on national television if I’m in need of some instant laughter at another’s expense. As one viewer stated, "It's obvious that a woman is much harder to handle than a stick."

-Idealistic country music. How can you be anything but happy with Travis Tritt singing, "It's a great day to be alive, I know the sun's still shinin' when I close my eyes"? Now those are lyrics to be thankful for.