Take This

Everyone is telling what they're thankful for because it's Thanksgiving...while I'm thankful for a great many things, there are also those things that I've taken for granted and am no longer as thankful for as I should be. They are...

1. The high quality of Kansas Basketball. Every year I enjoy at least 20 victories by one of college basketball's most storied programs. It's become more than an expectation that they will play in the big dance. It's like St. Patrick's Day, you know it's coming every year.

2. The quality of non-network television. Man, I never saw this one coming and I'm starting to appreciate it more. I remember the days when tv shows on NBC, CBS and ABC were relatively good. Some still are, but most are very poor. This probably evolved over time but I just got rid of satellite tv and am just beginning to notice.

3. Public radio. Here in Colorado, we enjoy the music of a independently owned classical, public music station. They take no money from the govt. as all other public radio stations in the entire country (save 2 others) do. This, to me, is extremely admirable. Yet, I never give financially to keep them up and running despite the fact that it's constantly on in my car. I either need to put my money where my mouth is or take the station off of the three auto-presets in my car.

4. Hot water. Every day, I wake up to take a shower and every morning, there is steaming hot water ready to assist in my bodily cleansing. I'm going to start appreciating this much more.

5. The U.S. Military. This group of volunteers is the most noble group of individuals in the world today. There to ensure that my life, liberty and pursuit of happiness are protected. Giving me the priviledge to write and say anything I wish. Thank you troops. Thank you for what you do, how you do it and why you do it. America loves you dearly and is behind you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

MD