For my initial posting, I am grateful for the following:

For God's blessings.

My family & friends (near & far & in cyberworld).

I am alive & reasonable healthy.

I am a natural-born U.S. Citizen.

I can see, hear, smell, taste & touch.

I've lived in and am still living in "interesting times".

I am employed.

Music, concerts, etc.

Pale Ale micro-brew beer.