Giving thanks

OK, the turkey's in the oven, the Thanksgiving Day parade is on TV and now I can sit down and be thankful: For the meal we're going to eat, of course, but more important, for family and friends. And all the folks who sent me words of encouragement - and even work - after I was laid off (I really had no idea, thank you all!). And everybody who visits Universal Hub.

What local bloggers are thinking about today follows. But what about you?

Ashley lists several things she's thankful for, including:

A Grandma who, at 95, is in complete control of her mind and getting spunkier every year.

That Kind of Girl's list includes being single and unemployed, yellow latex dish-washing gloves and PG Wodehouse.

Shelley Greenberg has a lot to be thankful for, including the holiday itself:

... Unlike Mother's Day or Secretary's Day (I wonder how much longer that one will be around), or any of those other niche appreciation days, Thanksgiving gives us the freedom to appreciate any and everything we want. ...

Adam Hart compiles a list that includes the best family, friends and a job.

Michael Burstein posts a photo of the two cutest turkeys in Brookline.

The Boston Foodie posts a photo of sunrise over a rocky shore:

An early morning walk along the shore to see this pretty much sums up how lucky I am. The clouds receded for a brilliant, few seconds of sunrise. So, let's get on with it, leave complaints aside, be thankful and enjoy every, beautiful moment.

Maureen Rogers discusses the folks who need the services of St. Francis House:

... So, on this Thanksgiving Day, before I head off to my cousin's for what will be the 64th - if I've got this right - time that the Rogers-Wheeler clans have celebrated the holiday together, I will be making a donation to St. Francis House that's a bit more than I had intended to make. ...

Good Morning Gloucester: I'm thankful for a healthy beautiful family and I'm really really thankful for a family who embraces football on Thanksgiving!

Richard Auffrey reflects on the year gone by:

... The list could go on and on for all of which I am thankful. But I won't make this much longer of a post. Just make sure that you consider your own lives and be thankful for everything you have. Raise a glass of wine today in thanks. Enjoy your family and friends. Savor life and dine with passion! ...

Justin Snow is thankful for comedy horror internet videos.

Lorianne DiSabato reports on what she learned from an artificial cranberry bog Ocean Spray set up outside Gillette Stadium recently.