It’s our Canadian Thanksgiving and there is so much to be thankful for from health to home to family. My list is too long to put it all here but just a few things to remind me how wonderful life is: 
Paints come in all colors.
Grass is green and cool.
Leaves are golden and crunch underfoot.
Christmas comes once a year which is quite enough.
I have internet and email without which  my world would seem very small.
Grapes are available year round–trivial yet very important.
A baby’s smiles and hugs.
Love.
The smell of sweet clover.
Coffee shops. Again trivial but enjoyable.
Permapress cotton. Not so trivial when I think how many hours my mother spent ironing.
Paved highways.
Eyeglasses– without which I would be blind.
Church–a source of weekly encouragment.
Grandchildren. What can I say? If you have them you know what I mean. If you don’t, you can’t understand this special joy. It’s like being able to parent RIGHT this time because it’s all about love and approval.
Paris. Yup. I got to see Paris and I am so thankful.
Cold water.
Bird song.
Books–both to write and to read.
Smoke-free businesses.
Telephones–my loved ones are truly just a touch away. (touch tone calling).
Fresh vegetables–year round. I remember graving fresh and green every spring as a kid.
There are so many. What would make it to your gratitude list?