Thanksgiving...
In Florida for the weekend to spend the holiday with my family. Decided to stay in Deerwood Park; I can only stand everyone for so long, like any normal person with their familes. You would not believe how much it has changed. When we were here I think I told you about St. John's Towncenter (the outdoor/ mixed purpose area near UNF). What I did not know was how far it extended. It literally goes from St. John's Bluff to Southside Boulevard. Deewood was okay growing up, but now it is really, really beautiful. I am considering moving back here... as much as I want to be in DC working at the pulse of government, I think it will be the end of me. Not because of work, but knowing you could be ever near. And that breaks my heart.
But I will not try and dwell upon this.
Of course, it is the time of year where people reflect upon what they are thankful for... including me. I was thinking heavily on the subject as I was driving down. I am thankful for the usual things... family (as much as they drive me bat-shit crazy), friends, etc. ad nauseaum but surprisingly, I was thinking how thankful I am for you. Even though we are not speaking, I am thankful for the time we did share, your company, your counsel, your children (my God I miss them horribly), and just you. It is my hope you are with friends and family today. It breaks my heart to think otherwise as much as I have this love/hate relationship with you (in my head).
Maybe one day I will have something more to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving... wherever you are.