Caller ID because telemarketers can't take the holidays off.
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I'm thankful for toast - how something so simple makes your kitchen smell so good, and with the right preserves tastes so good!
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November 4, 2007: One more hour of much needed sleep at the end of daylight savings time.
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Lower priced GPS units, for finding your way to grandma's house.
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Gas station attendants who give accurate directions at no charge.
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Beautiful fragrance, such as Dior's Diorissimo pure parfum and Serge Luten's Un Lys (breath of an angel)
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The sublime combination of grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup.
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Winter citrus (Oh, my darling Clementine oranges!)
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Irish coffee spiked with Bailey's Irish Creme Liquer!
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Thanksgiving dinner leftovers: featuring turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie.
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I'm thankful for home-cooked meals made by someone else.
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Family members who feel like friends.
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Friends who feel like family.
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Family members with four legs and fur, who meow or bark.
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Unexpected, handwritten notes and letters.
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Smart TV on DVD to get you through the holiday reruns (Little Britain and Weeds)
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Clever YouTube's finest programming!
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The new and improved lower priced Tivo, HD, which can beam TV shows and movies from the internet straight to your TV (TIVO.com $299)
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Clinique's "Black Honey" and "Black Raisin" almost lipstick.
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Old-fashioned bubble lights - instant holiday spirit.
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Board games such as Monopoly with my grandsons!
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The most over-the-top houselighting displays near you (tackylighttour.com)
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The ultimate what not-to-do primer in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
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Claxton, Georgia, the fruitcake capitol of the world, I love it.
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The beautiful music played and produced by one of my favorite artists, Yanni. It is so beautiful it makes one weep and takes you out of the bluest funk!
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The unconditional love and warmth of my fur babies! I have never doubted their love nor their loyalty. It is wonderful to wake up late one night or early in the morning and find them, each in their own spot, purring and snuggling next to Momma..
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The love and trust of my grandchildren, and especially my great-grandchild Alyssa Nicole. Her innocence has not yet been tainted by life and I so enjoy spending time with her!
