Gratitude for Latitude

My friend James Kent publishes an online newsletter for his family & friends. It's called Ohana News. Each year he asks for contributions for his Thanksgiving Issue.

Gratitude for Latitude

4 November 2011

This year I’m grateful to get a pension

Meaning no alarm clock (That I savor.)

Which greatly reduces my tension

And contributes to each day’s flavor.

I’m glad of the serendipitous discovery

That chocolate, blueberries and walnuts

Improved my short-term memory

And boosted my brain out of its ruts.

I’m thankful to be in San Diego County

For the weather, Balboa Park, beach,

And mountains; meaning so much bounty.

I appreciate having friends within reach,

To socialize with gay men who

Think along the same lines as me,

Enjoy the same activities as I do

And add to my felicity.

This Yank’s Thanks

This Yank’s Thanks

22 November 2010

In this season and time of living

Comes the holiday of Thanksgiving.

Let’s approach the day with an attitude

Full of thankfulness and gratitude.

First off there’re the people in memory preservatives,

Ancestors, grandparents and other relatives,

All those who thru struggle and strife

Made it possible for us to enjoy life.

As children we grew and learned

Lessons for our professions

Then with that knowledge earned

Money for necessities and possessions.

Not to forget the many opportunities

That come from having civil liberties.

Let’s celebrate the ascension

Of society with each new invention.

My wish at this time of year

Is for you to be with those most dear.