Thanks

This isn't the first Thanksgiving I've spent by myself. Many years ago, while I was still in college (sort of), I decided not to go home for the holiday. I've no idea why, I don't think there was any specific reason — but it felt right to step out-of-step with everything.

(That was the year I found out that my Uncle, who had always been held up as the example of the devoted family man, left his wife suddenly and without warning. I never found out why.)

This year, my wife felt obligated to visit her parents (briefly), and I'm thankful not to have had to come along. I'll spend the day working, instead. Thanksgiving will wait a few days.