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At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Mr. Prickles:

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Honey:

“I’m thankful for people who work third shift in necessary jobs–nurses, doctors, firefighters, and others willing to give up their sleep to keep us safe and healthy.”

Jessie Hartland’s Night Shift tells the stories of people who work while the rest of us sleep. In the book, each worker–a zookeeper, a donut baker, a windowdresser–connect through their work.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Bananas:

“I’m thankful for my bed, which is nice and cozy.”

Rubens’ Two Sleeping Children

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Lamb:

“I’m thankful that people can use their imaginations to image a better world.”

Above, Marc Chagall’s Circus Horse, 1964

Do you sometimes get scared of monsters when you need to get out of bed at night? Lamb shared this strategy with me this week–mostly because I woke in the middle of the night fearful that there was a train coming down the hallway. Maybe it will help you, too.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Honey:

“I’m thankful for individuals whose resistance to WWI conscription led to the legal recognition of the rights of conscientious objectors.”

About 10% of Mennonites who refused to serve in World War I were imprisoned in Fort Leavenworth; other COs went to Alcatraz.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Mr. Prickles:

“I’m thankful for how the Internet allows you to learn about almost anything.”

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Honey:

“I’m thankful for people who run for local office. Whether they win, they often call attention to issues that we wouldn’t have before us otherwise.”

We Vote by Patricia Clark Taylor.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Bananas:

“I’m thankful for my sister.”

Walking to school together.

At least some of the days this month, we’re sharing things we’re thankful for. Today, from Honey:

“I’m thankful for people who are willing to teach you things you don’t know and who don’t make you feel inadequate because you don’t already know them.”

You’ll find out why this expression of gratitude is illustrated with a bierock in a future post.