In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a list of what I'm thankful for this year (in no particular order):
- my old dog's cuddles and companionship
- the feedback--positive and constructive--I've gotten on my writing
- the Scribes and Scribblers, for their feedback and for sharing their own writings
- the support I've gotten from family and friends for my writing
- the comments I've gotten on this blog
- the companies that hired me this year--especially those who hired me more than once!
- having a pool to swim in
- crisp autumn air--perfect for walking!
- On Fiction Writing, for being the first to publish one of my works of fiction
- Writer's Digest judge Debby Mayne, for placing my story 5th in the Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition
- letters from far-away friends
- having a (too) comfortable new bed to sleep in
- finding the self-discipline to exercise regularly and lose weight
- my Twitter friends, who help me feel I'm not working all alone in my dark basement when I'm really working all alone in my dark basement
- Dogshaming, for making me laugh on a daily basis
- television shows like "Copper," "The Good Wife," and "Once Upon a Time," for entertaining me