While I try to say a prayer of thanksgiving on on a regular basis, the tradition of the holiday provides an opportunity to reflect. Here are a few thoughts, mostly serious.
1. Good health and a sound mind. Okay, one out of two isn't bad.
2. The love of friends and family, both near and far. We miss those we don't see as often as we'd like or can, usually because we are separated by distance. Still, we are sustained by these relationships.
3. A home in the Washington area, where we've lived for more than two decades. It isn't always easy to relocate for career purposes, but we've been blessed to live in Washington while its economy has thrived. It was a wonderful place to raise our son and provide him with an education.
4. A career I love with opportunities to work for great organizations with tremendously talented colleagues. Growing up in a small town afforded the luxury of making mistakes early and to learn from them. There's still much to learn and that's a good thing.
5. The good fortune of having been born in the U.S., which provides remarkable opportunity, freedom and security. Despite our challenges, our nation still sets examples in many areas including innovation, technology and civil rights. Because we strive to do better, we most often find a way to succeed.
6. Connections with smart, kind and engaging people who've helped me along the way. They've shared their knowledge and passion involving many things such as journalism, public speaking and the business world.
As for those who tried to teach me about golf, I guess we can all equally share the blame.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
1. Good health and a sound mind. Okay, one out of two isn't bad.
2. The love of friends and family, both near and far. We miss those we don't see as often as we'd like or can, usually because we are separated by distance. Still, we are sustained by these relationships.
3. A home in the Washington area, where we've lived for more than two decades. It isn't always easy to relocate for career purposes, but we've been blessed to live in Washington while its economy has thrived. It was a wonderful place to raise our son and provide him with an education.
4. A career I love with opportunities to work for great organizations with tremendously talented colleagues. Growing up in a small town afforded the luxury of making mistakes early and to learn from them. There's still much to learn and that's a good thing.
5. The good fortune of having been born in the U.S., which provides remarkable opportunity, freedom and security. Despite our challenges, our nation still sets examples in many areas including innovation, technology and civil rights. Because we strive to do better, we most often find a way to succeed.
6. Connections with smart, kind and engaging people who've helped me along the way. They've shared their knowledge and passion involving many things such as journalism, public speaking and the business world.
As for those who tried to teach me about golf, I guess we can all equally share the blame.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
