Department Store Windows

When I was about 3 or 4 years old, my Gramma would take me "Downtown Honolulu" on the bus, and we would walk up and down the sidewalk looking at the animated Christmas displays in the store windows. It was so amazing to me to see Santa waving, elves ice-skating, reindeer noses blinking, Mrs. Santa baking cookies and Christmas tree lights twinkling.

This year, in Sacramento, some antique animated figures were reconditioned and are on display at 10th and K. They don't look much like the ones I remember, but the magic is still moving!

How Am I Thankful? Let Me Count the Ways.

We are employed at work we love, and we have enough to eat.

We have a comfortable place to live.

Our family is healthy. Mostly.

Our extended families still talk to us.

Next month, the car is paid for.

The hummingbirds like the sugar-water we provide.

We have thoughtful and supportive friends.

We live in the United States.

The weather is cold enough to warrant a crackling fire and fleece booties.

I have a husband and kids who love me and whom I love.

I am thankful for all this.