Rocket Scientist

What am I thankful for?

A great deal.  I have three beautiful, sweet and intelligent children, each with distinct and unique personalities.

I have a good and hopefully secure job where I am not only able to do work I am proud of (and do well), but also have the luxury of being allowed to be honest in a very political world.  I’ve worked for a lot of companies who did their best, but felt constrained not to “rock the boat” or tell those their customers what they didn’t want to hear, even if it wasn’t true.  That’s something I find impossible to reconcile with my ethics and I’m very grateful I’m not in a position to choose between my conscience or my livelihood.

I have a house that fared fairly well through Ike, though there was considerably flooding right down the street.  And, as I was insured, I’ll be able to repair the small leftovers without hardship.

Everyone in my immediate family is healthy and happy.

I am married to my true soulmate, against all the odds.  I don’t know how I managed that, but I’m eternally grateful for a man who not only makes my heart stop, but who sees me and sees someone beautiful.

And, though my life is very full, I still haven’t lost the opportunity to pursue the dream, the profession I’ve wanted and dreamed of since I was kid younger than my teenage daughter.  I haven’t given up telling stories and there’s something magical about holding on to the dream.

Whether this is Thanksgiving for you or just another day, here’s hoping you are still chasing your dream as well.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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