Monday, October 17, 2005

Spotlight on Gratitude

todAAy i AAm grAAteful and thAAnkful

for a tremendously successful fundraiser Saturday night

to be witness to so much talent from a bunch of alcoholics and addicts

that when the going gets tough, the tough don't drink

that it is about time to make some changes

for some honesty from a young person having trouble staying clean and sober

that, by all indications, I am gay

that sometimes I actually Do the Next Right Thing

that when I Do the Next Wrong Thing, it can be painfully obvious

for a new friendship with someone in recovery

for reasons to stay up later than usual this weekend

that I've seen The Astros do so well - consistently

that I get to go to The Astros game tonight and have the opportunity to see them win their first pennant - ever!

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.
-Sam Ewing

5 comments:

JJ said...

WHAT? You're gay? Well, fuck me. Gawd, I love kidding with you guys but it still isn't going to get me laid.
Can I get an AMEN to the "when the going gets tough, the tough don't drink"........AMEN BRO!
Have a friggin great time tonight. I'm jealous as all hell. GO ASTROS!!!!!!!!!
Peace and Love to my bro,
JJ

Shannon said...

yea I was going to say go Astros! also AMEN JJ on the when the going gets tough the tough dont drink! Happy Monday

Jake McCafferty said...

I thought about ya when I heard the Astros were one game away. Good luck, they were up 4-2 the last time I checked. I like the sound of an Astros-White Sox World Series. I get tired of seeing the same teams in the playoffs every year.

lash505 said...

Albert Pujols what!, back to St. Louis. Thats ok the Astros will take it. The bad news is I am a White Sox Fan. Go Astros (thats for you)

Hannen said...

I, who never watch sports actually watched the last part of the game. I'm sorry it turned out the way it did but there's always Wednesday. Of course, I immediately thought "Poor dAAve" he'll be so dissappointed. Hang in there.