Thankful in Cow Country

What a great and gracious day. I am filled with the absolute wonder of the bounty of life. How can we ever be less than grateful for every moment we get another breath?

I have this overwhelming urge to say "THANK YOU" - just that - and to no one in particular, just the world at large. And no, I am not over-caffeinated or running on valium, I am quite literally just high on life.

And I must admit that this day has not been a complete breeze. I have already made my way through a "fire" that just had to be put out at work. But overall, this day is a gift, and I can see how everyday is truly that.

Of course, I did spend last night talking to one of the most gifted writers I know. What a fabulous way to spend an evening, with the english language being woven into incredible tapestry, so vivid you feel you could touch it. Then today, I spent a portion of the lunch hour riding around the back avenues on a friend's Harley. Sharing the unadulterated thrill of being on the bike and moving through the fall colors (what is left of them. And enjoying what may be the last really great day in terms of weather to fit a ride in before winter sets its teeth into the air. For those of you that ride, I know you will understand just how great that really is. And for those of you who don't, well try imagining a brief break to do whatever you most enjoy out of doors, at a time when you least expect it and most need it.

If I close my eyes I can hear the vibrato of the writer's voice as he recreates the autumnal ride, setting the afternoon on paper and letting the ride continue for everyone - everywhere. Perhaps I will ask him to do that for me and then I can share it with all of you. We'll see.

In a few short days my youngest son will be home after too many months of absence. Conor has been baking up a storm, so the house smells wonderfully of raspberries and pastry. Not good for the figure, but fabulous for the soul. So you see, I am so very humbly grateful for this day and ever so looking forward to the more that are yet to come.

Thankful in Cow Country..............