that i have energy. what a change.

for toilet seat covers.

for God's encouragement, using an EXTREMELY unlikely source, to try to find a church here

for that random baby smile. when you do nothing but look at them, and for it they are utterly delighted, and their entire face lights up in a silent, big, open-mouthed, crinkly-eyed, drooly little toothless smile.

it may seem meaningless, but it cheered me up today.

for whatever it is about me and in my professional reputation that is causing people to seek out me specifically for research projects.

i don't know if it's a good thing but it seems good.

for the simplicity of right vs. wrong.

for inventive minds,
for a hug from a stranger,
for people who listen,
for cough drops,
for forgiveness,
and for my guitar, with its full, warm, friendly sound on a cold, truthful night.