Turkey thoughts: the day after

T is for time; I'm so lucky to be able to have time to spend with my kids, husband, friends, and family.

H is for health - we're all basically healthy!

A is for attitude; a positive attitude, that is. I firmly believe that if we face life with a positive, can-do attitude, that most of what we want will come to pass.

N is for neighbors. We have wonderful neighbors who are fun to be with, pitch in to help without a moment's thought, and make living in our neighborhood a pleasure.

K is for kitchen. Why is it that when you're together in the kitchen, conversation and fun just seems to happen? Yesterday my husband and kids all helped prepare the Thanksgiving meal, and we had a lot of fun!

S is for sisters. I have two wonderful sisters who I miss terribly, but do we ever have fun when we get together!

G is for grandparents. I was blessed to have four grandparents and one greatgrandfather who were very important parts of my life for years. I wouldn't be who I am without them. Even better, my boys know their grandparents, and also were able to spend time with two of their greatgrandparents before they passed away.

I is for the Internet. Much of my work relies on using the Internet, plus it helps me stay connected with friends and family.

V is for Vermont, the gorgeous state where I live. Even though I've lived in Vermont for 20 years, the sight of the mountains never fails to lift up my spirits.

I is for ideas. I love to hear my boys' ideas about what they want to do with their lives; my husband's ideas for the next chapter in our lives when our kids go to college; my friends' ideas about life in general.

N is for everything new. It's easy to get caught up in doing the same things, in the same way, over and over again. Spice up life with something new!

G is for gifts. Every day, look for the gifts in life. It might be an unexpected hug from a 16 year old who is almost 6' tall. Or a smile from a stranger as you pass on the street. Or an email from a college friend you haven't seen in years. Gifts are everywhere, if we're open to seeing them.