December 2, 2023: I am grateful for the light of friendship, of pets like Pearl and intelligent people working on behalf of those without much privilege or power.

December 7, 2023: I am grateful for technology, even if it makes me curse and swear at least once every day.

December 11, 2023: I am grateful for Pearl and for sunshine in Winter.

December 18, 2023: I am grateful for vacuums. I love the felling of a freshly vacuumed space.

December 19, 2023: I am grateful for color–color can bring so much comfort and joy. I’m relying on the benefits of color more every day.

December 31, 2023: I am grateful for Pearl, and for friends who understand Pearl. Maybe because that feels like they understand me. Pearl is an extension of my spirit.