Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving. I try to remember my blessings year round, but it's this time of year where we force ourselves to reflect. I have an amazing family, a wonderful husband, great friends, my loveable crazy dog, a nice house and a new one on the way. My job is stable in this uncertain economy, as is Ryan's. There is really nothing in my life worth complaining about, especially when you put it in perspective of the struggles of others. It's been a good year.


On a lighter note, I am thankful for Keifers and Passenger Jones. Keifer's I have written about before. Ryan and I arrived in Jackson on Tuesday evening. Last night we made our pilgrimage to our favorite restaurant for pita mozz, gyro's and a pitcher of Amber Bock. I jokingly asked Ryan "Which is better, Keifer's or Thanksgiving Dinner?" thinking no one would say anything is better than Thanksgiving. He easily said "Keifer's". Yes, it's that good. We stuffed ourselves and were, at once, both happy to be in Jackson (it's not Ryan's favorite place). Thank you, Keifers.
Passenger Jones is one of my closest friend's band. Taylor and I have been friends since 6th grade...when I did his drafting assignments for him in "shop" class (and he told his mom about this bossy girl in his class). High school is when we became the best of friends and is also when Taylor picked up the guitar and started singing. I remember telling Taylor his guitar skills were great, but the singing... eh, not so much. I'm glad he didn't take my opinion too seriously. Over time, Taylor really "found his voice" I guess you could say and has become a very talented musician. He has been playing with this group of guys for several years now and they put on a great show.

In perfect Jackson style, Passenger Jones put on a concert at the one and only Hal and Mal's for the night before Thanksgiving. Any holiday concert at Hal and Mal's is sure to make for a reunion of the Murrah/St. Andrew's crowd... throw in Passenger Jones and it's a sure fire hit. Thank you, Passenger Jones, for bringing friends together after too many months apart.

Life is good. Happy Thanksgiving!