December 31, 2008.

Thank you for Mia's visit today. Very enlightening.

December 30, 2008.

Thank you for this nice bed, the flannel sheets, the warmth. Thank you for Kelly and Mom and Ari and Steve and Phil and everyone else in the world.

December 29, 2008.

Thank you for the Dunkin' Donuts iced lattes today. I had two.

December 28, 2008.

Thank you for my apparent good health, the ability to breathe, run, sit, sleep.

December 27, 2008.

Thank you for the time at Borders, just hanging out with Ari, reading.

December 26, 2008.

Thank you today for cherry vanilla yogurt, for ice cold drinks, and for a super fast Internet connection.

December 25, 2008.

Thank you for the Christmas today, and the memories of those that have passed.

December 16, 2008.

Thank you for the ice-cold apple juice. As my one student would say, drinking it is well worth wild.

December 7, 2008.

Thanks for the cold ice in my drinks, the feel of it on my lips.

December 5, 2008.

Thank you for the bitter cold.

December 4, 2008.

Thank you for I warm, dry place to do my grading. This took up the entire day, but thank you. Thank you also for the milk, the orange juice, the pizza.

December 3, 2008.

Thank you for all the grading. It keeps my mind busy and helps me to avoid negative thoughts.

December 2, 2008.

I have it so good. Thank you for the warm, dry bed tonight, and the pillows.