Thankful Thursday

Today I am grateful for...

• The December Solstice and the sun's returning, about an hour ago as I write this. The seasons of my grieving don't follow the sun, but now's not the time to write of them.
• My kids, especially my daughter E, at whose house in Tacoma I celebrated the Solstice this afternoon. NO thanks to the setting winter sun, which was in my eyes most of the way down.
• The Jewish tradition of Chinese food on Christmas, which I am celebrating with my chosen family this evening because N will be out of town on the day.
• Kegel exercises, and the only workout video I have ever exercised along with..
• Gratitude exercises, which are apparently good for one's mental health. And because I think recursion is cool.