I Am Thankful

Below is an email my wife sent me. I don't know who wrote it, but it sure hit home.

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. .

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

What I'm Reading:


What I'm Watching:

Treasure Hunters
So You Think You Can Dance

Rockin' Rotary Ribfest

Went to the Lake In The Hills Rockin' Rotary Ribfest last night. This was the first night of the first year and it rocked! If you like BBQ and Music, check this out. We tried Pulled Pork sandwiches from Pigfoot and Texas Thunder. Both were great. We then went later and got a rib sampler from Mojo's Ribfest. That was great! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the vendors. For dessert, how about a big hunk of vanilla ice cream on a freshly made waffle made into a sandwich! YUM!

The bands playing were:

The New Invaders - A sixties revue type band complete with gogo dancers. This band was very entertaining. Although the reverb on Melody's voice was a little too much for my tastes.

Maggie Speaks - Serious rockin' band! They do covers of everything from Jackson 5 to Queen to AC/DC to Third Eye Blind. This band is a good time for all! Check them out if you can. I give them 4 stars out of 4!

What I'm Watching:

The Closer - This show stars Kyra Sedgewick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson. This was the part she was meant to play. Check it out on TNT!

The Medium - This show stars Patricia Arquette as the Medium. The acting is good, but the story are better!

What I'm Reading:
4th of July - James Patterson