Update: Victor Davis Hanson tells us "This is a wonderful country and we are so lucky to be alive
in the here and now in the United States. So Lighten up this
Thanksgiving–Carpe diem!" His article is titled "Some Random Politically-Incorrect Reasons to Be Optimistic on Thanksgiving Day."
I consider myself fortunate to have come across this article. VDH writes of the United States in the context of the nations of the world and gives us reasons to be optimistic and joyful. A mind-changing article.
--- The following is from Dr. Mercola's website:
The Power of Giving Thanks
- Change the World, One Thank-You Note at a Time
- Power of Gratitude
- Universal Values to Be Grateful For
- How to Be Happier with What You Have
- The Importance of Thank You
A Powerful Thanksgiving
- Reap Joy from this Thanksgiving Holiday
- Thanksgiving and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
- Thanksgiving How-To Guides
- TIme Management on the Turkey Day
- Top 10 Things to Do for Mom’s PC Over Thanksgiving
Me: I haven't had a chance to look at all of the above yet, but I did look at the last item and found it very helpful -- to me! (My mother doesn't have a PC).