Thankful for crisp autumn leaves collected into piles for landing a jump, uplifting conversations with loved ones, changes in airline itineraries for the better, dancing with a niece, wrestling with a nephew, hugging a mom, visiting an air force base with a dad, staying up late with a brother and sister, Niners playing, drinks pouring, missing my candle, and late night writing. Thankful for benevolent actions, kind words, good poems, great songs by fireside at the beach, the yuba river, and mornings in the mountains.  Thankful for a minute of rest. Thankful for perusing attics, ice skating, cuddling up with my Baby for a good program, creative inspiration, and no need for an alarm clock.  Thankful.