It's almost Thanksgiving, and there's much to be thankful for.

• Jen and I celebrated our 25th anniversary recently, and went on a 2-week camping vacation to Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We had stellar weather, and were fully in the off-season, making it a lovely, unforgettable trip. Saw lots of wildlife, from osprey to burros, deer to Big Horn sheep. We saw a super moon both rise and set. It was a lovely way to commemorate our marriage.
• We reconnected with both my best man, as well as the woman who introduced us, and it was lovely to speak with each of them.
• Nugget, our Boston Terrier, woke us one night yowling in pain. Two emergency vet hospital visits and 24 hours later, they diagnosed her with a slipped disc, likely as a result of degenerative disc disease. Fortunately she could be treated with a combination of NSAIDs, nerve pain relief, and muscle relaxants. She's still on activity restrictions, but back to her feisty self.
• My sons are amazing human beings.

I'm hitting my fitness goals. I'm doing 4 dozen push ups a day, a number that absolutely astounds me every time I think about it. I've swapped from stationary bike to walking following our trip to the Black Hills; I went on walks almost every day while there, and realized how much I enjoy the movement.

I still struggle with isolation, but I'm gradually getting out more, and working out a plan to identify and join communities that share my interests.

Mostly, though, I'm happy. As long as I don't look at the news too much. 🤣