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» Happy Thanksgiving to All
It's been a short week in the world of finance. As I noted yesterday, the loan requests have increased dramatically as the end-of-the-year rush begins. Nevertheless, it's nice to know that we are all still taking a day to enjoy our families and hopefully, take a moment to reflect on all that we have to be thankful (joyful) for.
I've been reading blogs around the web and note that someone listed their Thanksgiving Dinner menu on their blog. One of the comments that followed was from a fellow who said, "I really don't know why you are celebrathing thanksgiving even though I read about it several times...." I was saddened by the idea that this is not one of the ideas the US has successfully exported to the rest of the world yet.
Here's hoping every reader of this blog will remember why we take a moment in each year to ask ourselves as a nation to reflect with gratitude on the many blessings accorded us in this life. Take advantage of the day to gather those you love the most near to you - by phone, at your table, via email, or in your thoughts. Remember that when this life is over, the burning question will not be 'how much money did I fund or how much do I have?" Rather, it will be, "What lives have I touched and what lives have touched mine? And wasn't it a wonderful, wild ride?!" Then go make it so!
