thankful for....

rain last night and this morning

the Dalai Lama (today's quote: "To deepen your gratitude toward all people, it is helpful to reflect on the unintended kindness of those who provide goods and services without necessarily knowing the names or faces of those whom they serve. In this life there are so many facilities we enjoy--nice buildings, roads, and so forth--that are produced by other people.")

my son (he arranged for us to volunteer at a church in South Tucson this morning at 10:00)

my animal family

friends and loved ones near and far

the love and trust (and business!) of my clientèle

Barak Obama (and the re-emergence of hope for this country and our future)

being alive here and now

YOU!!!!!