The Skinny White Boy KastPod

Now before you get any ideas, no I am not leaving. I am also (although you may think the post title suggests that) not giving up podcasting. And while it can be argued that I already did give up podcasting, I was simply looking for a title to this post that would explain my gratitude. The title of the Abba song seems more appropriate than “So long and thanks for all the fish”, because then I would have to explain it to everyone who never had the chance to read the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy….

It is however, thanksgiving today… At least in this part of the word. Now, I do not subscribe to the whole pilgrim story. Not because I don’t believe in it, but because i am not an American, so some 100 odd people getting on a boat just doesn’t seem like a very big deal to me… Matter of fact, in Sydney Australia more than 100 people get on a boat every hour, just to go to the zoo…

I am however thankful for several things. I wasn’t yesterday, when I got papers served on my ass, and I wasn’t yesterday because I was dreading a long lonely day when everyone else would be having turkey (stuffed or not) with various configurations of (brown or white) gravy. None of that stuff for me! Just me, a few beers and a dog in an otherwise EMPTY apartment.

So what am I so grateful for? What makes me think twice and say thanks?? Let’s see…
My brother, who hasn’t talked to me in at least 5 years sent me a care package with all kinds of food items, I haven’t had since I was a kid…. One of my best friend’s dogs beat cancer… A new friend I made checked in, even though she was super busy with family, just to wish me a happy thanksgiving… Another friend said I should come eat pie (even though that would have involved a 13 hour drive) just so I wouldn’t be so lonely… My dog is still alive and still loves me… I know I will get the best Xmas present anyone alive will ever receive… And while strictly virtual, a new friend I made had turkey with me in pixelated form…

Where as yesterday I was the loneliest guy on the planet, today I got calls from Holland, Scotland, Australia, Ohio, Virginia, Kansas, and beyond…

I am truly blessed for being so well connected!
Thanks should be given to those who give so freely!
I love you!!

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