[Editor's Note: It's funny how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Last year, I started an AB.com tradition by listing the things I'm thankful for. One year later, how has that list changed? Let's see...]
Things AB is Thankful For. 2007 thanks are normal. 2008 updates are [in brackets].
God. Nuff' said. [always]
A [new] church [closer to home] that teaches practical biblical principle without pimping me in the process.
A wife who is 10 times smarter than me and fine as hell [even after two kids!]. Every man should be so lucky.
[Two] brilliant son[s] who look[s] just like me. No need to call Maury on [either] one.
A [loving and] functional family.
Loving and supportive outlaws in-laws. [Who help in ways I couldn't begin to list here.]
Great friends who don't care about my feelings [and I hope this makes sense a year later because I know it could come off wrong].
Good health [as long as I stay away from that sodium].
A reasonably challenging career that allows me to take care of my family [which is no small potatoes given this economy].
Okay, now on to the trivial stuff [because isn't it all trivial beyond the stuff above?].
Second chances. Because if my team hadn't resigned Andray Blatche after his highly publicized run in with a prostitute, our season would be lost right now. [Ironically, Blatche just got his coach fired on Monday, then came out Tuesday night with a KG-like line of 25 pts, 12 rebs, 5 blocks, and 5 asts. I doubt he'll keep it up though.]
Black people like Tavis Smiley who "get it". [Hah. Hindsight is 20/20 like a muv.]
Fantasy Football. [I'm 9-3 now, on the cusp of my first ever Fantasy Bowl win.]
Hi Definition TV. [Especially when the aspect ratio is set correctly.]
Broadband Internet Access. Because this blog wouldn't exist if I was still on dial up. [Seriously though, Verizon FIOS is hella unreliable. I might have to make a change soon.]
Black people like Michael Baisden, who "don't get it", thus giving me lots of fodder for this blog. [I haven't listened to him in over a year but I heard he did some great stuff during the election, so perhaps I was wrong about this one.]
BET, for providing me with enough examples of Extreme Niggadom to keep this blog alive. [Uhhh, perhaps I should eat those words now.]
The NBA. [Always fantastic.]
Good neighbors. [New neighbors too. Lots of em'. Foreclosure is a muv.]
AverageMentee and Average[6]thGradeRecLeagueHoopsTeam. Cause AB love da' kids. [Especially if we win more than 2 games this season. C'mon fellas.]
Readers like you who check for AB.com on the regular and don't mind letting me know when/if they disagree with me. Shouts out to Chris N., deedee, plez, GAGirl, cinco, and V. And yes, even you domo. [Too many new commenters to list. Thanks for making this site what it is, ya'll.]
Happy Holidays!
Question: What are you thankful for?
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Giving Thanks... Again.
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My daughters; my happiness; my job; my ability to be loving and kind; my genes that allow me to look younger than I am; my awareness that I can't be nor will I be everything to everybody and I'm thankful for so much more.
I'm thankful for this blog and all my favorite blogs that I frequent for the opportunities to get angry; or identify, to agree or disagree and to be free to say exactly what I want because although I'm cinco, I'm anonymous..
Safe and fun holiday to all that celebrate.
Oh, I'm also thankful for all the commentators, (you know who you are), that possess beliefs, ideas, opinions and fears far different from mine but remain willing to share here.
For life, family, having a job (until mid 2009 but I'm better off than others), the health I do have.
Hope you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you don't stuff yourselves.
Hey Average Bro, Happy Thanksgiving to you too. You haven't been by my blog in awhile, so if you have time and want a really good laugh, check out my post today, Thanksgiving Day Special: Show Ya Love By Effing Wit Their Heads
Life. period.
Another year without my beloved Grandmother and Mother,
On this day of “Thanks” I realize one other aspect of my longing, “The Plate”.
As I write this I can smell the kitchen, hear the talking and laughter, and feel the anticipation.
The boys watching football and the younglings at the little table.
After prayers and the feast, the loosing of the belt, the sense of fulfillment and love.
The mother of all requests, “Can you fix me a plate to take home?”
Wrapped in tinfoil I know that I will get a take 2 tomorrow morning.
I hope you all have a wonderful day with family and friends.
Love & Peace
ArtMaggot
I'm thankful for you, my brother, and wish you a long and prosperous life. Keep up the good work.
I, too, am sooooo thankful for my children and loving family. God has blessed me in ways that are far too magnanimous than words could ever convey. Peace.
Happy Thanksgiving, AB. Thank you for having a friendly spot where everyone knows your name.
Thank you, God for giving me life, health and a new (old) job. Thanks for my family, my wife and home...but most importantly, for your Son.
Thanks to all of the numerous virtual family on this blog (that goes for Spool32 and Daedalus, especially!)
You all really let your light shine. I hope everyone has a safe holiday season as we get ready to end out 2008.
Peace, ya'll!
EG
It's been nearly a year since my husband had a liver transplant.The first year is the most crucial time for a transplant and I'm grateful that things have been going as smooth as they have.
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