So Very Thankful

This week has been one of giving thanks and expressing gratitude. And I have many things to be thankful for -- more than I could possibly list in one blog post. So consider this post some of the highlights.

I am thankful for the miracle that is my body and all the things it has allowed me to do, like run in yesterday's Turkey Trot 5K with the Mister (and I ran nearly all of it and finished in 27:14 -- a very good time for me!).

I am thankful for my family -- my partner and best friend and my daughter, who is growing up into a smart, caring, kind young woman.

I am thankful that last night we were able to gather with family and enjoy a delicious meal and good company.

I am thankful that on Tuesday, my brother- and sister-in-law welcomed a healthy baby boy, and everyone should be home today.

I am thankful for knitting and crochet and spinning and yarn and fiber. I am thankful for books and libraries. I am thankful for the internet, which has allowed me to learn so much and make wonderful friends. I am thankful for you, dear readers, for being part of this wonderful community.

Giving Thanks

It's Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, and for the first time, my family is hosting dinner. There's been a great deal of cooking and cleaning going on in our house all week, and I am more than ready to sit back and enjoy all the yummy food and the good company.

The guests will start arriving soon, but I wanted to pop up a quick note to say how thankful I am for all of you, dear readers. When I started this little old blog a dozen years ago, it was really just a way to get thoughts out and track my crafting. It's so rewarding to know that, rather than just throwing stuff out into the ether, there are people out there reading and commenting. I am especially thankful to those of you who have bought patterns from me in the past year -- you're helping to fun Rainbow's college education a pattern at a time!

For those of you who are celebrating with family and friends today, I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing time and a delicious meal. For everyone else, I hope you have a great rest of your week and an enjoyable weekend.