2020. What a year! Here are some of things that I am thankful for this year. No particular order, just a stream of consciousness.

Thanks to all the hard working, dedicated front line workers throughout the world. Without them where would we be? Add in my thanks to the particular doctors and nurses that took care of my cousin and got him through a tough surgery and recovery. And thanks to his wife for taking care of him and keeping the family informed.

Thanks for my friends and family being in good health and going strong. My wife and kids have been my rock through a tough year. With the loss of my mother and my dog within a few days of each other, having them around eased the pain.

And speaking of my mother, thanks for the 93 years she shared with the world. She is missed by all her knew her. She will not be forgotten. Thanks to her for the 66 plus years she spent with me.

Thanks for bringing a new grandson into my life. I couldn’t be luckier than to have my granddaughter and grandson. My daughter and son-in-law have made me the happiest Pop in the world.

Thanks to voters of America for turning out in record numbers to decide an election that may save American democracy. While the country is still divided we now can start to repair the damage caused by the current administration. The world will once again be impressed by what America can accomplish.

Thanks for all that I have; family, friends and good health. Without any of the three life would not be the same. And thanks to all of you who read my gibberish and say good things about it. I know some of you are just being nice, but I hope I touch your lives in some way. Maybe leave you thinking just a little different.

Let’s go out and 2021 a great and satisfying year.