On my list of things to be thankful for...

a sane family. I've listened to several people as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday today and, well, all in all it looks like my family is pretty darn functional in comparison. Of course, it helps that it's a fairly small family that's spread out over several states, and of course my dad and I don't have contact anymore. But, I suppose quality is better than quantity after all. So it's hard to have too much friction. But it sounds like several others are in the midst of all-out clan wars. Hopefully I won't somehow jinx the holiday by saying so, but I'm actually looking forward to seeing my relatives. Here's hoping you are, too.