As Thanksgiving approaches, it's an interesting time in our country and the world. (Have you heard the saying, "May you live in interesting times?" I had always thought of that saying as a blessing, but it appears that it may have first started as a curse, at least if you can believe the Wikipedia entry: Wiki it.) At any rate, counting our blessings is never more common than at this time of the year. And even i
n this turbulent time, with our stock market imploding and taxpayer money flying around like confetti, it's still important to take stock of ourselves and give thanks. We still live in what I and the vast majority of its citizens consider to be the finest country in the world. We're not without our faults, but by and large we do things right.
Individuals in this country have the greatest opportunity for success that exists anywhere in the world. Regardless of what you think of his politics, it is a remarkable, almost unbelievable story that Barack Obama will be our next President. Where else in the world could someone with his background be democratically elected to the highest office in his country? (Please don't read that last sentence as anything but a compliment; I'm one of those who will not agree with most of his policies, but I recognize that he has accomplished a tremendous feat by being elected.)
Before I get too political, and at the risk of getting a little too syrupy, let me just say what I intended to say in this blog: we are a blessed people, and even in this downturn we must stand aside and recognize that. No one knows how bad things will get or if we're near or past the low point, but regardless of when things turn around we all have many things about which to be thankful. Please remember that and remember especially to hold your family close and tell them that you love them.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone
Ken Tharp, President
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