Thanksgiving Day, 2009

I am thankful to all my students, past and present, who have filled my life and helped to give me purpose. I am thankful that so many of you have become friends, as well, and that some have become colleagues.

I am thankful, as well, to my friends who have been far more family to me than I could have expected or even hoped for, and provided me with joy abounding.

I do not stop to express this every day, but neither do I stop feeling it just because this day is over. Scarcely does a day go by but that I am conscious of your presence in my life and grateful for it.