Thankful For. . .

. . . Earthy, wooden bowls of ripening pears on the kitchen counter,

. . . and savory brown onions that make me cry but add such flavor to dishes,

. . . yet another gift from KMS, a darling custom SNICKERDOODLES sign.

. . . not to bore you about another morning walk with Kirby but while doing so: chatting with a neighbor who was wearing a jacket and when I tease him about it declared he is a desert rat, neighborhood chorus of howling dogs in response to a siren, green winter lawns to admire, birds chirping loudly, and cool morning temperatures. I certainly have a lot for which to give thanks. This is just a shortlist.