Today is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday in the United States. It is a holiday with a simple purpose: note and be thankful for the good things in our lives. It is not a religious holiday, unless you personally want it to be. We celebrate it with family, friends, or both (this year, due to COVID-19, in small groups that are part of our 'close circle', which for us means my wife, two sons, and I, no traveling to gather with distant family).
This year, I am thankful to (and for) the many front line health workers, doing all they can to keep people alive and well, and the scientists that have worked tirelessly to develop the vaccines that will soon be available. I count my youngest brother among these health workers; he works in a hospital, keeping ventilators and other medical equipment working.
The same brother contracted COVID-19 in the workplace. I am very thankful that his case was mild, and that he is now fully recovered. I am also thankful for other members of my family, near and far; they have remained healthy.
I am thankful too for employment that supports my family, and the food and shelter it provides. We will share what we have through local food banks.
I'm also thankful to you my gardening friends; stay well!
