Give thanks. Then give this . . .

The Daily Drip

Ah, yes, Thanksgiving.

The holiday where no one really seems to know what happened. Well, we know what happened, it's just that we never learned all the details in school and most people you meet wouldn't be able to tell an accurate story.

Here's a quick read from TIME that describes what happened. It actually starts out pretty nicely.

Each holiday season, I get reflective. It's a great time to look back at history in general and see what lessons we can learn. It's also a great time to use the power of gratitude to get past the challenges we are each facing.

I'm, again, one of the lucky ones this year. My life isn't upside down and I can work from home without exposing myself to the coronavirus every day. Not a bad thing to be grateful for.

On top of being grateful, I'd like to challenge you.

I challenge you to find a way to take action this year.

There are many people who are facing severe risks. Domestic violence. Food insecurity. No access to education.

I challenge you to find something that moves you to act--and act.

Donate food to a shelter. Keep granola bars and bottled water in your car and hand them out to the homeless at a stoplight. Call a friend who might be spending this whole season alone.

If you're not sure how to help but you want to do something, call your local Rotary club. They are amazing. They'll know how you can help.

If there was ever a year where we needed everyone to pitch in, this is it.

Give thanks.

And then give back.