As we approach the final stretch of this fabulous Thanksgiving weekend, we pause for one final round of thanks.
We have, it seems, so very much to be grateful for in these times, times that will only grow more turbulent in the weeks and months ahead.
So as you savor one last turkey sandwich - or as we do here, reach for one more bite of turkey pot pie - and you suddenly find yourself feeling waves of warmth wash over you, that will be me. The warm thoughts I am sending your way are no accident.
My thoughts tonight are with all those gentle spirits who have led me to this place, all those friends around the world whose lives of inspiration have brought me courage, and yes, even those persistent goblins who know no such peace in their hearts.
I learn from each of you.
And for that, my gratitude runs over. Well beyond Thanksgiving, into the winter days and nights ahead of us.
Whatever the future brings, my grateful heart is thinking of each of you. With only the very warmest of thoughts on this day and all to come.
