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Let’s ease our way back into blogging with a softball question:
What were you most thankful for during the holiday season?
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 2:24 am
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I am thankful that most of my family was together for the holiday and for the pure joy of my grandchildren and their sense of wonder about the little things of life. And I look forward to having all my children together for the New Year’s weekend.
Comment by Martha Mitchell Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 5:13 am
For my health, ability to work & most of all my family all together through another year. Hoping everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving & the great “un-seasonable” weather.
Comment by annon in central illinois Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 6:09 am
Family and still having my parents with me for the holiday. It’s the only time of year that my family gets together and we get along for 3 days. Seeing my dad happy like that does more for me than anything else in the world.
Well, that and I’m thankful that again my stepson walked away from another horrible car accident.
In the end, family is what I’m most thankful for.
Comment by Tessa Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 6:15 am
It was great having the two older kids home from school and for that I am thankful.
Comment by Pat Hickey Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 7:30 am
Family, food, and no political commercials.
Comment by Grateful Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 7:43 am
My children and grandchildren all seem to be happy and healthy. Nobody is going through a divorce. Nobody just lost their job. They all get along with each other. They all seem to still love their old man and grandpa. What more could I really want? Everything else seems so superficial and trivial when I really think about it. I am a lucky man.
Comment by Beowulf Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 7:57 am
Global warming: produced absolutely beautiful weather for end of November in IL.
Comment by North of I-80 Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 8:18 am
Stuffed with food and beverage, I took advantage of the opportunity to watch Blazing Saddles with my nieces and nephews (teens and young adults). I told them it was a civil rights movie.
Comment by Mongo Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 8:43 am
A caring wife to wisk my over stuffed drunken carcass into bed.
Comment by smarty pants Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 8:56 am
Not a damn thing! Corruption and incompetence are running rampant in all levels of government here.
Comment by fedup dem Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 9:05 am
I am thnakful for KidCare!
Comment by Sailor Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 9:35 am
I was thankful the campaign was finally over.
Comment by Curt Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 9:52 am
No more “what is she thinking” commercials or talks about Speedos in the Roskam household
Comment by pickles!! Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:01 am
My mustache
Comment by Dave Wannstedt Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:01 am
My VanillaToddler, VanillaNewborns and MentorBoys. Life is about life, not ego.
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:36 am
Billy Dennis posting eye candy again.
Comment by Snark Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:38 am
I am mostly thankful that Captfax lived through the holiday hiatus so he can return to posting the truth.
Actually I am thankful for a loving, healthy family and a week of great weather.
Comment by Reddbyrd Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:47 am
The good health and company of family and friends. The upcoming restoration of checks and balances to the Federal government. Plus, four more years of Democratic leadership of the great State of Illinois!
Comment by Fellow Dawg Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:47 am
I’m most grateful for my spouse and my two fine sons. I’m thankful that the best things in life are not things, they are family and friends.
Comment by Little Egypt Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:56 am
Family, health, and all that good stuff.
Comment by Wumpus Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 11:17 am
Collecting signatures for Feb election in 60 degree weather, not 30 degree.
Comment by Woe is us Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 12:00 pm
Turkey….Wild Turkey that is.
Comment by Fouts Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 12:14 pm
Being home for a few days. It was cool.
Comment by Levois Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 12:22 pm
Hey Sailor,
How’s the view from the poop deck of the Titanic?
Comment by If it walks like a duck... Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 12:23 pm
A sweet, sweet Democratic victory.
Comment by U of I Dem Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 12:41 pm
Finding your health and sanity still intact even after the crazy election, complete with whacko campaign commercials.
Also, running into people you haven’t seen in a while asking first and foremost how you ARE before asking what you’re up to. Nice to see that people still care even if politicians don’t. lol
Comment by Angie Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 1:24 pm
I am thankful that there are at least 46% of voters in Cook County who could say I told you so re: Stroger. In four years, I can only hope for more.
Comment by Niles Township Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 1:44 pm
I am thankful that I was able to drive 3,800 miles and not see a single Blogo or JBT sign. Of course they aren’t in Montana…probably why I went!! So, so, so grateful the campaigns are over. What a clown ride that was. Thankful that my friends are safe in Iraq, behind 50 caliber messengers. And thankful that the FBI is working every day to draw the noose even tighter around the necks of those who betrayed our trust. And of course, I’m thankful to Rich for this great forum for exchange of views.
Comment by Justice Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 5:22 pm
Becky, Sheila, Abby, Rebecca, Doug, Lon, Brad, Jay, Kevin,Elliot,Lou,SEIU,IFT,Pipefitters,il-afl-cio,Margaret,Emil,Mike,Madison County and most of all, Patti and Rod.
Comment by Bill Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 6:41 pm
Family, friends, God, and the age we live in where it gets easier to say what you want to and let others hear or see it.
Comment by concerned voter Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 7:05 pm
Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Comment by Howie Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 8:23 pm
My health…although my body prolly hates me after Thanksgiving break.
Comment by scoot Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 9:00 pm
and I cannot leave out, Patrick Fitzgerald.
Comment by scoot Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 9:03 pm
I’ll be thankful when Bill gets a better set of “acquaintances.”
Comment by Disgusted Monday, Nov 27, 06 @ 10:19 pm
Talking to people you haven’t seen in a while and having them first ask HOW you are before asking WHAT you’re up to. That’s always nice (health and state of mind before everything else).
Thankful for health and sanity while living in an otherwise nutty state. Thankful my sense of humor is still intact while living in an otherwise nutty world (let alone this state). Thankful that at least SOMEONE I actually voted for got elected (go Lisa!!!). And very thankful that I made a wise decision to completely transfer schools (giving up a fully renewable scholarship and generous grant), since this time last year, as I’m actually surrounded by intelligent company in classes and actually learning something for a change. Couldn’t be more pleased, even if the drive is longer and requires seeing Rod’s name all over the tollway (argh!!!).
And finally, thankful that Pete Fitzgerald went outside of Illinois to bring in Patrick J. Fitzgerald (no relation to Pete) to try to clean up this corrupt mess of a state. The DA is into The Ramones! I would never have thought it had I not seen his blog online, but I think we’re all very thankful for Fitz. Keep those indictments coming.
Comment by Angie Tuesday, Nov 28, 06 @ 12:36 am
My mistake. Fitz is US Attorney. Didn’t want to leave my error in my last post uncorrected.
Comment by Angie (addendum) Tuesday, Nov 28, 06 @ 12:46 am
I’m thankful for my family and friends, those at STAND helping to Shut This Airport Nightmare Down. I’m thankful like most of the rest of you for Patrick Fitzgerald and I hope he keeps on going through all those who have used the elected power to promote themselves and their friends on our behalf. I hope a wake-up call is heard throughout Illinois that those elected into office need to remember they are public servants and act in the best interest of the public and not themselved. Those like Jackson Jr. need to realize they need to provide for economic development within their own legislative district and not outside - they’d be surprised how much they could actually do for the citizens if they tried. And thankful to Rich and those blogging here to exchange ideas while remaining independent thinkers.
Comment by Judy, Judy, Judy Tuesday, Nov 28, 06 @ 12:36 pm