So, lately we have been reading, "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?" by Dr. Seuss.  Like all Seuss it’s pretty whimsical and fun to read.  In it’s own fun way it really puts life in perspective– no matter how bad you’ve got it, it could be worse, so don’t whine about it.  I like it.

And I have a confession.  I get choked up on the second to last page.  EVERY time. It reads:

 "Thank goodness for all of the things you are not!
Thank goodness you’re not something someone forgot,
and left all alone in some punkerish place
like a rusty tin coat hanger hanging in space." 

Oh, even typing it I am getting teary.  I guess it tugs at me because it makes me think about how truly blessed I really am.  This world can be a harsh, mean place.  There are tragedies all around us, most of which I have never experienced.  I’ve always lived in a safe place, with a loving family.  Not that my life has been free from trials or hard times, but thank goodness for all of the things that I am not.  Thank goodness for all of the things that have never happened to me and the situations I have never been in.

Anyway.  Just some random thoughts for the blogosphere.