We seem forever in search of the gray clouds that must surely envelop our silver linings. I'm feeling rather more thankful than gray today.
For the fact that stores are closed today and families together, thanks. I know it was triggered by the pandemic, but it seems a fundamentally healthy reminder that we don't need to consume constantly and might want to connect with people instead.
For the fact that unemployment is near historic lows for people both black and white, and wages are near the highest rate this century, I'm thankful. More young people need to find a path to a life that requires only one job and offers a safe home (a third of young adults now live with their parents which is great if it's a planned multi-generational home, less great if it's a last resort), perhaps from an economy less enchanted by billionaires than by thousandaires.
For the fact that the US will produce 4.7 billion tons of CO2 this year ... down by 25% from 2006, likely down again next year, with the energy sector producing the lowest emissions since 1974, thanks. Our survival hinges on doing more, but we are doing.
For the fact that Chip and Will and I will share dinner tonight, cooking and eating, cleaning and talking, all together and in reasonably good health, I'm endlessly thankful.
Likewise, for the stack of unread books beside my chair and unopened wine in the basement.
For the fact that you are here, and reading this. The people we interview - managers and others - sometimes marvel at the quality of work we produce, uncompensated. And I've tried to be patient and amiable in explaining to them that compensation comes in many forms ... in community and exchange, banter and comfortable retreats ... not all of which are reported to the IRS.
And for role in that, most especially, thanks from all the folks behind the curtain.
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