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#1 10/31/2008 11:40 am
- Comfortdoc
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: California
- Registered: 05/14/2007
- Posts: 533
What are You Thankful for This November?
As part of the new Month of Thanks Challenge lensmasters are encouraged to remember to be thankful every day and record three things you are thankful for during the month of November.
* Write it in a journal.
* Write it on a Post-it.
* Add it to the Predictions module on the Month of Thanks lens.
* Post it here the Squidu forums.
The challenge is being done to help us realize that even in the midst of everything that is going on, we still have a lot to be thankful. The month of November, the month of Thanksgiving is a good time to stop, take a moment and give thanks.
Read more about the Challenge in this Contest and Challenge post.
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#2 10/31/2008 11:51 am
- The_Homeopath
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1290
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful to be in such good company.
I'm talking to YOU, Comfortdoc.
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#3 10/31/2008 11:55 am
- kingkurt2001
- Indubitably tentacular
- From: Seattle, WA
- Registered: 01/11/2008
- Posts: 2740
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful that I can write stories.
I'm thankful that I can write poetry.
I'm thankful that I have all of my limbs.
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#4 10/31/2008 1:04 pm
- JudyDunn
- Positively aquatic
- From: Massachusetts
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 200
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I am thankful for my family.
I am thankful for the joy I get from my work.
I am thankful for a roof over my head.
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#5 10/31/2008 1:21 pm
- chefkeem
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- From: Austin, Texas
- Registered: 01/29/2008
- Posts: 1320
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm truly thankful for my Squidoo buddies. It's been such a joy to interact with you. 
I appreciate the fact that I can learn so many new things here, because of your generosity in sharing yourself.
I'm grateful for being clean and sober for many years.
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#6 10/31/2008 1:23 pm
- OhMe
- Giant Squid Greeter
- From: Pendleton, SC
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 786
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful I am not a Turkey!
"If you think you are green, you are ripening.
If you think you are ripe, you are rottening."
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#7 10/31/2008 1:27 pm
- OhMe
- Giant Squid Greeter
- From: Pendleton, SC
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 786
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
Sorry. I just have to say that every year but seriously I have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful for my family and friends and am thankful that I am continuing to grow and learn.
"If you think you are green, you are ripening.
If you think you are ripe, you are rottening."
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#8 10/31/2008 1:55 pm
- chefkeem
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- From: Austin, Texas
- Registered: 01/29/2008
- Posts: 1320
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
Oh I'm grateful that I'm me, Oh Me, but not you, Oh Me. (I'm such a turkey, sometimes!) 
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#9 10/31/2008 2:37 pm
- Music-Resource
- Mesonychoteuthis
- From: USA
- Registered: 11/04/2007
- Posts: 764
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
Gratitude is one of the finest medicines for the spirit.
How can we possibly feel cheated or wronged in any way when we truly appreciate what we are and what we have?
I like it someone starts a topic on gratitude
Thanx Comfort
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#10 10/31/2008 3:26 pm
- Comfortdoc
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: California
- Registered: 05/14/2007
- Posts: 533
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I am thankful that this topic has been so well received.
I was inspired by the Positive Week post from a few weeks ago.
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#11 10/31/2008 4:09 pm
- Joan4
- Giant Squid Greeter
- From: South Carolina, USA
- Registered: 10/16/2007
- Posts: 1046
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
1. I am thankful Ohme, the turkey not, is on Squidoo with me! lol what fun we have had with you folks!
2. I am thankful for all of you and all of your support in this new adventure for me.
3. I am thankful for family, food, shelter, friends, laughter, joy!
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#12 10/31/2008 9:45 pm
- Ener-G
- Module Mentor
- From: Montana
- Registered: 11/18/2007
- Posts: 1248
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I am over the top thankful for my new grandson, Julian, and his amazing parents, my daughter Carina and James, my son-in-love.
I am thankful for all the abundance in my life.
I am thankful for this amazing time of change and transformation that we are living in.
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#13 10/31/2008 9:51 pm
- chefkeem
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- From: Austin, Texas
- Registered: 01/29/2008
- Posts: 1320
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
Ener-G wrote:
I am over the top thankful for my new grandson, Julian, and his amazing parents, my daughter Carina and James, my son-in-love.
I am thankful for all the abundance in my life.
I am thankful for this amazing time of change and transformation that we are living in.
Wow! First time I see the term "son-in-love". Lovely!
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#14 10/31/2008 9:59 pm
- victoria_neely
- Positively aquatic
- Registered: 06/05/2007
- Posts: 270
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful that I know how to cook good meals now.
I'm thankful for that delicious, buttery roasted chicken I just had for dinner.
Most of all, I'm thankful that I am not a chicken.
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#15 11/01/2008 1:03 am
- flowergardener
- Indubitably tentacular
- From: USA - Iowa
- Registered: 06/09/2007
- Posts: 2939
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful that I'm as healthy as possible.
I'm thankful that I have a healthy granddaughter and grandson.
I'm thankful for my home.
I'm thankful that since I found Squidoo I can proudly say that I have a bit of money left at month's end.
I'm thankful you guys & gals have be-friended me.
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#16 11/01/2008 1:23 am
- LaurieBeth
- Swimming pretty (100+ posts!)
- From: New York, USA
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 147
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful that I have a house to live in and a family that can pay to heat it and keep food on the table.
I'm thankful that I have the right to vote.
I'm thankful to have found this community.
And yes, most certainly thankful that I am not a turkey. 
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#17 11/01/2008 9:33 am
- Comfortdoc
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: California
- Registered: 05/14/2007
- Posts: 533
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
On this first day of the Month of Thanks Challenge, today I am thankful for:
Two healthy daughters.
One supportive spouse.
Still being able to spend time with my parents.
Last edited by Comfortdoc (11/01/2008 9:34 am)
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#18 11/01/2008 2:57 pm
- enslavedbyfaeries
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- Registered: 08/25/2007
- Posts: 554
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I am thankful for...
*My family.
*My daughter's Montessori school that has changed the way they learn and see the world and given them confidence to know they can make a difference with their actions.
*Friends who love you for who you are even if they don't share the same beliefs about religion, politics, etc.
*Squidoo for giving me a place to write about anything I want and actually make money doing it.
*Squids who have shared their knowledge with me and taught me so much about lensmaking, SEO, and tricks of the trade.
*SquidAngel blessings that seem to come on days when I most need a boost.
*Hot baths.
*My morning cup of coffee.
*My computer that is still hanging on when I know it's going to crash for good one day soon and leave me without a lifeline to Squidoo. *knocks on wood*
Edited to add: Ooops, I'm sorry there are more than 3 things on my list. I don't have much time to post in the forum lately and got carried away.
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#19 11/01/2008 3:10 pm
- CherylK
- First mate
- From: Minnesota
- Registered: 02/03/2008
- Posts: 462
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
Three things? Boy, that's hard because I have so many things to be thankful for.
1. My family
2. My health
3. My friends...including all my awesome Squidoo friends.
These three things are the ingredients in my "Thankful" cake. All of my other blessings are the frosting on the cake.
"If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."
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#20 11/01/2008 4:34 pm
- Comfortdoc
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: California
- Registered: 05/14/2007
- Posts: 533
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
* enslavedbyfaeries
Glad to see that you made it to this thread with your limited amount of time. We'll give you credit for 3 days worth of posts
* Cheryl
I love the idea of a Thankful Cake...sounds like the makings of a Month of Thanks lens? 
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#21 11/01/2008 7:58 pm
- chefkeem
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- From: Austin, Texas
- Registered: 01/29/2008
- Posts: 1320
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful for meeting my wife at a time in my life when I'd learned a bit more about how to love another human being.
I'm grateful for having married into a large family and a little "bundle of joy" is calling me now "Ohmpa" (Grampa).
I'm so glad that my step son's family came for a surprise visit today.
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#22 11/02/2008 1:26 am
- OhMe
- Giant Squid Greeter
- From: Pendleton, SC
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 786
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I love your grandpa name!
"If you think you are green, you are ripening.
If you think you are ripe, you are rottening."
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#23 11/02/2008 10:15 am
- Christopher_Scott
- Swimming pretty (100+ posts!)
- From: Turlock, CA
- Registered: 03/05/2007
- Posts: 174
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
I'm thankful for:
- Health
- Family
- God
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#24 11/02/2008 8:11 pm
- hlkljgk
- First mate
- From: Western Mass
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 370
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
Lovely sentiment.
I am thankful for my health, my relationship with my husband, and the opportunity I have to work from home and spend time with my daughter.
Heather
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#25 11/02/2008 8:41 pm
- Comfortdoc
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: California
- Registered: 05/14/2007
- Posts: 533
Re: What are You Thankful for This November?
On this second day of the Month of Thanks Challenge, today I am thankful for:
Halloween is over!
We finally had some rain.
and after doing the Action Against Hunger lens today, I am thankful
We have food on our table and clean water to drink.
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