First, why re you reading this tripe? You should be spending time watching parades, visiting with friends and/or family, and eating defenseless animals that barely resemble their wild cousins allegedly eaten at the first Thanksgiving. And if you are not in the United States, shouldn’t you be working or something?

But you’ve read this far, you may as well tag along on my meandering mind melt.

Many folks are making lists right now about all the things they are thankful for having. Tripe. Crap. Garbage. Who cares? You don’t, I don’t, and I’m guessing that other that that individual, and possible their mother, nobody else does either.

But how about a list of things you are thankful you do NOT have? Is that unique enough to read? Probably not, either, but it’s all you’ll be getting here today….

I’m thankful I don’t have a debilitating illness. A retired couple two doors down just lost the husband to a long-term illness. Treasure the time you have, folks.

I’m thankful that I don’t have to deal with banks on a foreclosure anymore. Been there, done that, have the black marks on my credit report to prove it, and didn’t even get a t-shirt for the efforts.

I’m thankful I don’t have work today, but bless anyone that does, I appreciate your efforts, even if you are making double time. You gave up your day to do something you’d only do if they paid you. Good for you, I hope it helps you get out of debt.

Speaking of debt, I’m thankful I don’t have any credit cards. Evilness that makes us worse than indentured servants. Avoid them folks!

I’m thankful I don’t have the drive to push me harder in business to strive for the almighty dollar, while sacrificing my morals.

I’m thankful I don’t have a cat. Nasty little things that think they are better than you, and are devastating to wildlife for no good reason.

I’m thankful I don’t have to write this, but rather want to do so. This makes the writing flow easier for me. Forcing anything never ends well….

And I’m thankful that I don’t have a good ending for this article, and that it doesn’t really matter.

Go eat some turkey and pumpkin pie, fools. I’ve wasted enough of your time today.
See you tomorrow.

Peace,
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