Mostly, make sure that no matter what type of meal you are having, you take a moment to think about how much you do have (health, love, friendship, passion, perspective, appreciation, intellect, reason, kindness) and reflect on how you can share more of it with others.
I'm a little less holier-than-thou. Here are 5 shallow things to be thankful for this holiday weekend.
1. TV Comedies. I have trouble getting it up for any of the hour long dramas this year. Maybe it's because of the dire straits of the actual world we live in, or because IZZY is freaking having SEX with GHOSTS, I'm not sure. However, many of the half-hour sitcoms are entertaining me to the hilt. These shows include the underrated Big Bang Theory and New Adventures of Old Christine, the underwatched How I Met Your Mother and 30 Rock, and the beloved The Office. I would go so far as to say that the Monday night tandem of BBT and HIMYM is starting to rival the Thursday night line-up in terms of what TV I look forward to each week.
2. Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State. I know this won't apply to most of you reading this blog, but I am very thankful for this man and all he has done to make going to the DMV an exceedingly pleasant experience. After renewing my driver's license in under fifteen minutes yesterday, I have come to realize that this man is a miracle worker. I might just go hang out at the Elston Avenue location for shits and giggles sometime.
3. Red Wine. Oprah and Dr. Oz have decided to prescribe alcohol, any alcohol, as the greatest assistant to longevity. Red wine gets a bigger nod because of its antioxidants. Drink and be merry!
4. My car. No, it's not an environmentally responsible hybrid or electric car (though it does not get BAD gas milage, and I no longer have a commute), but it is American, so I've go that going for me. It's also so tricked out, I won't mind living in it when we get evicted from our house someday.
5. The entertainment value of The View. Even though the election is over, Elisabeth can still apply her Hannity-approved logic to such topics as gay marriage (What the devil will this teach our children about what marriage is supposed to be?) and pre-marital sex. And Sherri just sits there, not quite grasping it all, waiting for Whoopi to let her talk about Dancing With the Stars.
Oh, and I'm also thankful for my family and friends and blah blah blah, you know the deal.
2 comments:
What is this Big Bang Theory you speak of? I suppose I'll slide it into my schedule considering my recent void left by Dirty Sexy (sniff). The other 1/2 hour will be Scrubs on ABC...yeah, baby!
HIMYM is all-time this season, and I have you to thank for turning me on to it. Thank you thank you thank you!
great post!
I have to agree with you about the Izzy thing...she's making me sick just watching that show anymore. I just don't understand it. And i'm not too sure I want too.
I'm thankful that gas prices went down yet it doesn't matter cuz i'm too broke to drive anywhere right now.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY!!
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