It’s not always what I’m thankful for – it’s who.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
- Cicero, Ancient Roman Statesman and Philosopher

I just determined that my annual salary qualifies me as being in the top 0.77% of people worldwide in terms of how rich I am. In the context of living in the Silicon Valley – where prices for nearly everything are so stratospheric as to be practically irrelevant to everywhere else – I admit I find myself wondering how the other 99.23% are faring. Financially speaking, I don’t feel that rich. Not nearly so.

My salary indeed gets me the things I need and occasionally it affords me the fine wines I want. I am, quite frankly, very thankful to have a salary! But the happiness my salary brings isn’t nearly as important as the people in my life. That particular sense of joy has often arrived in my inbox or via the slough of online tools I use to stay connected.

And so I want to wish all of you in Winehiking World a very Happy Thanksgiving! It has been great getting to know you and spend time with you. You are my family, and you grace and enrich my life. You therefore deserve a shout-out!

What follows is but a partial list of who I’m thankful for; the great remainder don’t have blogs!

Tom
Vindu
Jeff
Farley
Sonadora
Joel
Tim
Tom
Tom
Dan
Rod
John
Mary
Jim
Beau
Ryan
Ben
Carol
Charlie
Jill
Tyler
Jeff
Deb
Jo
Lenn
Alyssa
Rickie
Brian
Erika
Trevor
Alder
Wilf
Jared
Elsbeth
Randy
Duane
Josh
Julie
James
Skye
Tom
Wade
Rick
Derrick
Melanie
Deborah
Ryan
Gabriella
Marshall
Brittany
Ainsley
Alastair
Michelle
Fabio
Gary
Cornelius
Ev
Mary
Mary
Wing
Michael
Tom
Casey
John
Alan
David
Kian
CJ
Frank
Joe
Larian
Jessie

This Thanksgiving, know that I’ve got much to be thankful for in the dialog you have shared with me. I wish each and every one of you a never-ending cornucopia of delight in your lives, now and forever.

All that, and great winehiking too!

~winehiker

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17 Responses to “It’s not always what I’m thankful for – it’s who.”

Sonadora
November 21st, 2007 15:40
1

Thanks Russ!

Happy Thanksgiving to you!!
Trevor
November 21st, 2007 16:14
2

Cheers Russ. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ryan
November 21st, 2007 17:40
3

Thanks Russ, and have a great turkey day!
Fabio Ingrosso
November 22nd, 2007 04:22
4

I think we have to thank you for the contents you post here Ciao
Alastair Bathgate
November 22nd, 2007 06:08
5

Thanks Russ
The sentiment is returned with interest…
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November 22nd, 2007 08:55
6

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Jo
November 22nd, 2007 09:02
7

Well, I screwed that one up..

Sorry, Russ, Take II.

Thanks, Russ, it is I who am thankful for you!
Erika
November 23rd, 2007 12:03
8

How sweet, thanks!
monkuwino
November 23rd, 2007 13:53
9

Thank you, Russ! We are most thankful for you, too – and I hope you had a wondeful Thanksgiving.
Jill
November 25th, 2007 10:39
10

Thanks Russ! Sorry for the late thanks but I’ve been in non-blog mode. Cheers!
winehiker
November 26th, 2007 09:57
11

Well golly, you all sure know how to make a guy feel special. Cheers to you!
Ev Nucci
November 26th, 2007 11:52
12

Russ,
What a great post…I love it. Also, didn’t know if you saw this..don’t care if you don’t post it…but wanted to let you know you are the bwb blog my friend!
http://wackymom.blogspot.com/2007/11/ev-nucci-gives-thanks-for-peace-globes.html
farley
November 27th, 2007 08:51
13

Hope you had good turkey and wine. Cheers!
tom
December 3rd, 2007 10:02
14

Russ: I’m honored to be at the top of this list (and ashamed I didn’t notice till now).
wade
December 5th, 2007 21:53
15

Awwww! I just saw this. Turkey + Wine put me to sleep for too many days…

THANKS— great idea. I need to do a “thankful” post as well! Great idea.
Skye
December 12th, 2007 03:34
16

Thank you so very much. I’m a bit under the weather and don’t get to read as much as I should. The coast calls.

Skyler
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November 20th, 2008 16:50
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