There are so many things I am thankful for this year. Of course I have the usual items on my list: family, friends and our health. I am grateful that we are nesting in our new home and creating a retirement life there. But also, high on my thanksgiving list is the ability to share my thoughts about retirement life in this blog. But it would not be any fun at all without someone to read it. So mostly, I am thankful for you dear readers. Thank you for taking the time out of your lives to read my string of words and to share your comments.

We are looking forward to going to son #2 and his family’s home for dinner this year. (It still seems strange that my kids are old enough to host a holiday.) They are both wonderful cooks, and we will all pitch in with the side dishes. One of my favorite things about this holiday is that we are not distracted and running around buying gifts or coloring eggs. The focus is on just being appreciative for life and our peeps that we share it with. Well… and the food… and football.

I hope you have a long list of things you are thankful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheers to the retirement years!