Glad of Simple Joys

The Economist gets something right

Almost the end of November and here in Seattle things are cold, dark, and wet. But I was struck by the above quote from one of the Economist‘s newsletters; it encapsulates perfectly my mood for today.

Some of our flowers are certainly striving mightily to live their best lives, no matter how brief, witness one snapdragon and one (of three!) geraniums bursting forth against all odds:

Snap!Hopeful blooms

So today—Thanksgiving here in the US—I plan to be glad of all the joys and pleasures of the world, no matter how simple or fleeting.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. And if you don’t, perhaps you might take five minutes from your day to dwell on what gives you pleasure or peace or contentment—or, if you’re so inclined, savage joy, soaring exhilaration, and splendid triumph.