Nov 25, 2009

THANKFUL

I know that many folks (at least here in the goold 'ol US of A) will join hands around a beautifully appointed Thanksgiving table tomorrow to give thanks for all that is good and wonderful in their lives.

And, although our table won't exactly be beautifully appointed, it will be full of good food and I will make a concerted effort to turn the darn TeeVee off so that we can eat our meal like civilized girls and not the heathens that we usually are.

But before we do that, and before the "why can't I make the holidays perfect like Mom did" stressing commences, I thought I would just take a silly little moment to say THANK YOU out loud and in public right here on this here blog.

I'm thankful that I woke up this morning.

I'm thankful that I had to climb out of a warm bed with clean sheets and that Woolrich fleece blanket that I got on sale at the Targets.

I'm thankful that I was able to read the paper and enjoy a cup of damn good coffee.

I'm thankful that I had the choice of having either a bagel or cereal for breakfast.

I'm thankful that the heat came on and I found my slippers for my cold toes.

I'm thankful that I somehow got invited to this "thing of ours" and that every day I am met with lovely and cheery comments on the stupid things I say.

I'm thankful that my little sister will put up with me.

I'm thankful that I have a nine-pound bundle of love all dressed up in the form of a Stewey.

I'm thankful that my brain is still working well enough to know that I could sit here for the next seven months typing a list of all that I am thankful for, and I would never even scratch the surface of all that is good and wonderful in my life.

So there you have it. A few silly moments for me to tell you that my heart bursts with love whenever I think of all of my stitching friends out there on the Big Blue Marble. I am so thankful that I am welcomed to the cool kids' table, and I'm thankful that every day is a chance for me to learn more about you and your families and your lives and your world. I wish there was some eloquent way to tell you truly what it all means to me, but I haven't found it yet. So...thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving!
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34 comments:

  1. ShelleyNovember 25, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    God bless you Coni! I am thankful for the inspiration, fun and humour that you provide. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  2. AliceNovember 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Amen! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Aunt Chrissy and the boys.

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  3. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Coni,
    I am thankful for your presence in my life, even if it is on the web. I look forward to your postings each and every day and you never disappoint me.
    To you and Aunt Chrissy, Stewey and Bosco, if you receive half of the joy you bring into my life you are blessed indeed.
    Judy of SF Sunset

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  4. DonnaTNNovember 25, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Well said Spinster Stitcher! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Aunt Chrissy and your little dogs too!

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  5. CarolineNovember 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Coni - to you, your sister and your adorable little canine friend!

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  6. AmyNovember 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Hi Coni,
    Reading your blog has been as good for me as my once a day Lexapro! So, my husband and my co-workers "THANK YOU" very much!!! I hope you and Aunt Chrissy and the boys have a GREAT Thanksgiving!
    Amy F.

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  7. MarnieNovember 25, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Of all the things we are blessed with, family and 'true' friends are the best-est! Wishing you and yours all the best Turkey Day has to offer!

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  8. Jackie in UKNovember 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Coni, Lovely post and just so that you know - I'm thankful for your blog (and I know I'm not the only one by a long way....) - it is always such fun to visit and see what you and Stewy have been up to. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving celebration with Aunt Chrissie and the pups!

    Love, Jackie x

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  9. Carol RNovember 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and Stewey, Aunt Chrissy and Bosco

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  10. DebsNovember 25, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Coni, I'm thankful to have you in my life, even if it is from cyber space. You are indeed a treasure, and yes, an inspiration and I'm so glad that you joined our little (huge)stitching world.
    hugs
    Debs

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  11. KarenNovember 25, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful holiday! Your blog is always a treat to read and I am thankful to have something funny to make the day lighter.

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  12. KatrinaNovember 25, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Amen! Hope you have a great thanksgiving with good company and good food and a little stitching time :-).

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  13. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Here's wishing you, Chrissy, Stewey and Bosco a very happy holiday.

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  14. aprilmecheelesdulllifeNovember 25, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Thank you for your friendship Coni !!! You make my day everyday with your blog !!! God bless you, Aunt Chrissy , and Stewey !!! Have a great Thanksgiving !!!

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  15. Anna van SchurmanNovember 25, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I'm pretty thankful for you too!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Thank YOU, Coni! For Stewey, for Laura J. Perin, for not being perfect, and for always being funny.

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  17. LauraNovember 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, Aunt Chrissy and Stewey. Love your blog. Stitchy friends are something I am quite thankful for myself.

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  18. ladybeansNovember 25, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Thank You for the smile you put on my face, when I read your blog!
    Happy Turkey Day!

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  19. MargaretNovember 25, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    And Coni - a Happy Thanksgiving to you too. I am thankful for you and your inspiring writings.

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  20. Carol in Indian Springs VillageNovember 25, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Coni, Bless you and your ability to write and help us to all know we aren't truly crazy, just obsessed with our stitchy hobby. I hope you, Chrissy, Stewey and Bosco have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with lots of turkey and desserts. You are a bright spot in my days (and so is Stewey but don't tell him because he may get the big head).

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  21. DaffycatNovember 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Coni!

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  22. MarianneNovember 26, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Coni! I am thankful for you in my blog and stitch world! : ) And Master Stewey too!

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  23. dorisNovember 26, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Coni, you're making me feel a little weepy. We're spoiled rotten, aren't we? We're also smart enough to appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Aunt Chrissy, Stewey and Bosco.

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  24. AnnNovember 26, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    And Thank You Coni. You, Stewey, Aunt Chrissy and Bosco brighten my day.

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  25. JuelsNovember 26, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Ah Shucks!
    And thanks for bringing me levity during the week. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  26. DonnaNovember 26, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Back atcha!

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  27. The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint AdventureNovember 26, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Happy Turkey Day from CH.

    Stitch on....

    Jane, waving happy thoughts from you-know-where

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  28. ColleenNovember 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Enjoy your day today and thank you for all the fun reading every day :) Thanks for sharing your life and your hobby and Stewey!

    Many Blessings more to you and yours :)

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  29. UnknownNovember 26, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    New reader (via the Bookish NYC blog) and I am so enjoying your writing. I've even been inspired to pick up my on-again, off-again cross-stitch hobby and have almost finished a project - the only thing larger than a bookmark that I've actually finished.


    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope your day is filled with happiness.

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  30. mainely stitchingNovember 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Oh my GOSH. Is this the cool kids' table? I never got to sit at it before. Squee!!!

    Hey, Coni & Stewey, wishing you a wonderful day full of love and laughter. :D You're the tops! The Tower of Pisa! ;)

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  31. EdyNovember 26, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Oh but you ARE eloquent, and you said it all perfectly. You must "read" all of us, and you certainly can write what we are thinking.
    Thank you Coni!

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  32. SiobhánNovember 27, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    ::Sniffle:: That is so nice--what a great post, Coni! I'm thankful for the time you take to share your life and Stewey and humor with us. We lucked out! ;) I hope you had a great turkey day. Enjoy your weekend.

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  33. toniNovember 27, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing yourself with us. I enjoy reading your blog as so many people do here in cyberspace. I can relate to your cross stich journey. take care

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  34. Beth in ILNovember 28, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Hope you and Stewey had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Aunt Chrissy. And I hope you had time to stitch. Your blog brings a smile to my face and even when I don't have time, I try to read your blog. God bless.

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