Reasons to Be Thankful

On Thanksgiving 2013, I’m thankful for:

• The love and support of my partner, Seth J. Bookey.
• The tools, skill and opportunities that allow Seth and me to nurture and take care of each other.
• The house that Seth and I share.
• Our health and well-being.
• The company of people who believe in me and the impact that we can have on the world.
• My network of friends and family, whether we talk often or rely on social media and email.
• Smart, friendly and supportive colleagues in my professional communities.
• The opportunities to enjoy and create art and to build communities.
• The chance to live in a diverse society where differences are appreciated and valued.
• The chance to celebrate the holidays and everyday life with a mixture of faith, humanism, and occasional outlandishness.
• A significant amount of freedom and safety that much of the world cannot take for granted. 
• The opportunity to live at a time when we can joyously celebrate light and pause to give thanks, in one rare magical confluence of holidays.

I hope that I demonstrate my gratitude throughout the year.