HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I LOVE Thanksgiving Day! Its the best day of the year to get fat-and-happy. And best of all, you don't need to feel guilty about it.

However, this day is quite stressful for MANY people. Too many family members at the table can be more stressful than the war in Iraq. If you fall into this category, try to remain focused on the positive side of things: you get to leave and not see them again until next year, you are REALLY better off than you thought you were, and you were gluttenous before a nap--can life EVER be any better than THAT? Oh and whatever you do...dont be THE MORON that everyone will be talking about tomorrow!

So now I'll be reduced to a cliche. What am I thankful for? Hmmm.

• My family for their support and endless love.

• My friends (flesh and cyber) for their humor, their embrace, and their understanding of who I really am.

• My dog for her unconditional furry love.

• My computer for allowing me an outlet in this introspective journey.

• Music for stirring up my juices.

• The students that challenge me on a higher level.

• My ghetto mattress for offering me so many comfy-cozy naps when I need them the most.

• The wonderful, magestic, irreplacible city of New Orleans for being MY CITY!

So enjoy your day, eat till you pop, reflect on the good things in life, and tell me...WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?