A week ago when I started talking about things for which I’m thankful I wanted to avoid being trite. The majority of Americans would say they are thankful for friends and family. The way my situation is different from many people is that I have way more friends than I deserve. I don’t know how it’s happened, but I find myself in a large network of friendships that is rich and open. I don’t analyze this unmerited blessing, I just enjoy it.

I’m grateful for friends.