This is true.

I don't even know what Rainn Wilson's politics generally are, so I can't say whether I would agree with him in general or not, but I like this statement that he tweeted:

"Here's what's wrong with our culture. In the press there are more articles about "Black Friday" than about Thanksgiving."

(A nod to Charles Hill for retweeting that)

Yup. (And I realize, in some circles, Thanksgiving is now controversial because of certain historical aspects involving Native Americans, and I have to admit that that makes me sad. I think, as a culture, we NEED days when we stop, stop doing what we're doing, and feel THANKFUL for the good stuff we have.)

And even if you don't feel you have many things to be thankful for, you could always be thankful for things you DO NOT have. (I've liked that poem, ever since Lynn linked to it, a couple of years ago. Because I can understand the sentiment - especially after reading lots of history, and especially after hearing family stories about people growing up without running water or electricity, or raising children in an era before the polio vaccine, or being in the trenches during WWI.

Right now, what I'm thankful for? I'm done with classes for a few days, all that stands between me and vacation are sorting my last two soil samples and a pleasant drive through the country to the train station. I'll catch you on the flip side.