I am grateful for:

Mr. Denise, because he keeps me grounded, reminds me that I am not my work, and takes me away from my computer.

My daughter, Katheryn Faith, and Mr. Denise's daughter, Aleesha -- two of the most inteligent, beautiful and capable women I know.

Being the daughter of a Republican and a Democrat because I would never have survived the SIX elections that we had in the great state of Wisconsin.

Caledonia Patch readers...without you I would be sitting at Mocha Lisa's Coffee Shop trying to figure out how to keep writing professionally.

My co-workers -- they believe, just as I do, in the power of community.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Please let me know what you are Thankful for.