Maybe you think this is a cheap shot— or maybe you think this is a slam dunk— but the thing Bossy really wants to know for today’s Ten-Word Challenge is this: in exactly ten words, what are you truly thankful for?
And be sure to check back later today for the most varied thanks on the web.
BOSSY says
November 25, 2008 at 9:52 amThe family. Also health, because Bossy’s old as a grandmother.
corrie says
November 25, 2008 at 9:57 amMy & my family’s health !
Your health IS your wealth, a wise tea bag tag once said!
Liz says
November 25, 2008 at 9:59 amThankful for healthy kids, family and Beyonce’s song Single Ladies.
birdie23 says
November 25, 2008 at 10:00 amMy health, my doggies and random acts of kindess.
Debby says
November 25, 2008 at 10:01 amMy family, their health, jobs and bills we can pay
Tuli says
November 25, 2008 at 10:04 amMom, Dad, Brother, S, M, C, R, T, Russ, & Chewie.
And Scully. Always Scully – for the 10 wonderful years we had together. God, I miss that dog like crazy.
BOSSY says
November 25, 2008 at 10:04 amThankful Bossy’s house is large enough for 17 Thanksgiving guests.
(Oh wait, it’s not! Dear lord!)
alison says
November 25, 2008 at 10:05 amHealth
Parents
Niece and nephew
Job
Friends
Faith
My dog
liza says
November 25, 2008 at 10:09 amA job, travel plans, friends, family, good health, & Buddhist thought.
JK says
November 25, 2008 at 10:09 ammy family and friends who are healthy and insanely funny
Liz says
November 25, 2008 at 10:10 amAlso very thankful for President elect Barack Obama; Hallelujah, anyway.
Cindy Z says
November 25, 2008 at 10:10 amGod, kids, family, friends, dog, country, health, home, food, pictures.
Philly says
November 25, 2008 at 10:12 amI’m thankful I’m only having 8 for dinner instead of 25
TanyaK says
November 25, 2008 at 10:17 amMy daughters, my parents, though they often drive me nuts!
Dharmamama says
November 25, 2008 at 10:28 amMy two sons, and discovering radical unschooling 10 years ago
Acher says
November 25, 2008 at 10:29 amgood friends, family, two hounds, one cat, and steady paychecks.
Lisa says
November 25, 2008 at 10:29 amThankful that I get life right most of the time.
MariaV says
November 25, 2008 at 10:32 amIn this economy, I’m thankful I have a paying job.
trinity2 says
November 25, 2008 at 10:33 amthat I can have sex anytime I want
MariaV says
November 25, 2008 at 10:34 amThankful for dogs, husband, and pain in the ass mother
~Monkey says
November 25, 2008 at 10:34 am‘enough’ money, sweet Bub, healthy family, job that challenges, health.
cartoongoddess says
November 25, 2008 at 10:36 amMy family is my world. For them, I am thankful.
Mrs says
November 25, 2008 at 10:37 amJesus my savior, your savior, I am so thankful always.
MariaV says
November 25, 2008 at 10:42 amThankful for three person, three dogs, plenty of food holiday
Betsey says
November 25, 2008 at 10:43 amI’m thankful for family, friends, health, (mostly) stable finances, Barack!
Karen in DE says
November 25, 2008 at 10:45 amThankful my husband wants marriage counseling instead of the alternative.
chocolatechic says
November 25, 2008 at 10:48 amGas prices are actually low enough to fill the tank.
judy says
November 25, 2008 at 10:51 amFamily. Love. Health. Laughter. Obama. A country’s return to greatness.
linda Carson says
November 25, 2008 at 10:53 amHealthy herd, secure job, living in the middle of nowhere.
Tiffany says
November 25, 2008 at 10:56 amSo thankful my brother realized he needed (and got) help.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
November 25, 2008 at 10:57 amMy family, friends who are my family, and Bossy too.
Jami says
November 25, 2008 at 10:57 amSpouse. Kids. Family. Friends. Love. Health. Job. Intelligence. Every day.
kathy jossendal says
November 25, 2008 at 11:00 amGod, family,
TJ MAXX, freedom, fresh whipped cream humor growing
Kate says
November 25, 2008 at 11:00 amFamily. Health. Mental health. Ability to pay bills. Laughter. Shoes.
Linda says
November 25, 2008 at 11:04 amMy Savior Jesus Christ, My Family, My Health, My Job
Cathy says
November 25, 2008 at 11:06 amMy Family, Health, Home, Work, Friends, Blue skies and FREEDOM…
Meg says
November 25, 2008 at 11:12 amSeriously? That you can’t see farts. That would be embarrassing.
4dbirds says
November 25, 2008 at 11:20 amParents who encouraged me to discover and embrace my godlessness.
jp says
November 25, 2008 at 11:24 amHusband
Children
Grand Children
Family
Friends
Warm Sun on Skin!
Iris says
November 25, 2008 at 11:26 amFamily. Friendship. My toddler. Good humor. A severance package. Hope.
Jeri says
November 25, 2008 at 11:28 amtime I spent with Mom before she died in June
Catherine McP says
November 25, 2008 at 11:36 amFor the job I dont like, but at least have
Black Hockey Jesus says
November 25, 2008 at 11:47 amFor Bossy’s feed back in my reader. What happened, Bossy?
Claire says
November 25, 2008 at 11:50 amFor my hubs, son, health, and Starbucks tall vanilla lattes.
Dorothy says
November 25, 2008 at 11:51 amI will be living in a house within a month.
Domestic Goddess (in training) says
November 25, 2008 at 11:52 amWill, Jack, Tabbi, Mom, Dad, Husband, Friends, Ben and Jerry!
Ellie says
November 25, 2008 at 12:13 pmMy parents, my sisters, my husband, my house, my travels.
Heather says
November 25, 2008 at 12:14 pmWonderful hubby, perfect puppy, understanding family, friends who are friendly.
Jennifer says
November 25, 2008 at 12:23 pmFamily, health care, financial security Election results! I am blessed.
Daddy Scratches says
November 25, 2008 at 12:23 pmThankful that wifey and I finally got to have our first “alone” vacation in 10 years, and that it was as unbelievably awesome as we had hoped it would be … and that we both didn’t become deathly ill with some kind of make-your-head-and-neck-throb-with-pain virus until the morning we had to fly home.
Stephanie says
November 25, 2008 at 12:33 pmChocolate. Family. Husband. Health. Job. Chocolate. Camera. Laptop. Television. Chocolate.
MidLifeMama says
November 25, 2008 at 12:37 pmBob, Cooper, health, happiness, shelter, food, clothing and red wine.
wrh says
November 25, 2008 at 12:43 pmfat pants, self-cleaning ovens, and the red-eye edit feature.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
November 25, 2008 at 12:47 pmMy penultimate semester at college is close to being over.
DebbyinABQ says
November 25, 2008 at 12:57 pmFamily, good health, friends, income, new President Elect Barack Obama!
Stacey Ball says
November 25, 2008 at 1:00 pmAfter this past year, I’m thankful that I can walk!
Melanie Madrid says
November 25, 2008 at 1:01 pmFamily, Friends, My job, Obama, Taco, My House, Portland, Life.
The Domestic Goddess says
November 25, 2008 at 1:03 pmThankful for just being here. I’ve Got everything I need.
Average Jane says
November 25, 2008 at 1:03 pmFamily, friends, cats, rock and roll, social media and wine.
Heide says
November 25, 2008 at 1:06 pmSon, husband, parents, job, home, food, health care, dog, sunlight.
K says
November 25, 2008 at 1:07 pmMy family and that we live relatively safe and secure.
That whole not seeing farts thing is also a bonus.
newmarvel says
November 25, 2008 at 1:08 pmi’m thankful he finally let me go. worst relationship ever.
Amy in NJ says
November 25, 2008 at 1:08 pmScott Billy John Lucy the rest of the family too
LeahBear says
November 25, 2008 at 1:09 pmBear, while not here for Thanksgiving, is alive and well.
Franca Bollo says
November 25, 2008 at 1:23 pmSo thankful that sanity is returning to the White House.
junebug says
November 25, 2008 at 1:25 pmI am thankful that God is God and I’m not.
JustJuli says
November 25, 2008 at 1:29 pmMy health. My family. My friends. My job. and lycra.
AmyG says
November 25, 2008 at 1:35 pmparents, kids, hubby (most days), dog, friends, humor, cocktails, music
Lisa says
November 25, 2008 at 1:37 pmall the coastal nest peeps, their health, and enough money for a little nip every now and then.
(and maybe even a cig.for when I have more than one nip)
lisa
coastalnest
heidig says
November 25, 2008 at 1:42 pmhusband, girls, family, health, home, job, obama, coors light
Kelly at The Glass Dragonfly says
November 25, 2008 at 1:42 pmMy daughter. Her amazing strength, vision and spirit inspires me.
Issa says
November 25, 2008 at 1:43 pmMy family and my, two months old today, baby boy.
rebekah says
November 25, 2008 at 1:44 pmGustav’s restaurant: turkey, stuffing, pie, wine. No dishes. No judgement.
Becca says
November 25, 2008 at 1:46 pmHappy, healthy, sweet child, loyal, healthy husband, dogs, family, job
Cathy Dee says
November 25, 2008 at 1:56 pmWords and words and words, written by wonderful bloggers everyday.
Melanie @ MelADramatic Mommy says
November 25, 2008 at 2:01 pmMy husband, son, family, our health and gas under $2.
Reeb says
November 25, 2008 at 2:02 pmSmelling! Tasting!! (after none – three years).
Extraordinary laundry-doing husband.
MamaMo says
November 25, 2008 at 2:05 pmThank God that LIFE is the coolest organic process EVER!
Daddy Scratches says
November 25, 2008 at 2:15 pmOops. You said 10 words. Damn. Sorry about comment #50; I’m deliriously ill.
Dharmamama says
November 25, 2008 at 2:16 pmI’m grateful Bossy’s comment space remembers me now! Less typing.
Shelley says
November 25, 2008 at 2:19 pmLife, husband, son, doggies, early mornings to myself, our health.
anne marie in philly says
November 25, 2008 at 2:20 pmjob, cats, health, knitting, books, music, knitting group members, BOSSY!
Colette says
November 25, 2008 at 2:21 pmMy husband’s cooking, toddler’s kisses & healthy baby due in April
Corinne says
November 25, 2008 at 2:32 pmFamily, Friends, Health, Food, Wine, Laughs, Mylo, Barack and Change!!!
Laurellee says
November 25, 2008 at 2:37 pmLast Thanksgiving, Dad had cancer. This Thanksgiving he’s cancer-free!
Avitable says
November 25, 2008 at 2:41 pmI’m thankful for peppermint scented lubricant. It’s for my penis.
Jen says
November 25, 2008 at 2:44 pmGod, husband, family, friends, health, music, books, chocolate, and job.
Jamie says
November 25, 2008 at 2:48 pmThanks for health, family, love, like, Obama, dog, and BOSSY!
HeyJoe says
November 25, 2008 at 2:57 pmMy health and the health of my wife and kids.
Not very original, I know.
Laural Out Loud says
November 25, 2008 at 3:01 pmEvery day is a new day (with glorious sleep inbetween).
kerryanne says
November 25, 2008 at 3:04 pmI’m thankful for every moment with my beautiful baby boy.
BOSSY says
November 25, 2008 at 3:04 pmHow could Bossy forget her Barack O’Boyfriend?
Selling: three words.
Dharmamama says
November 25, 2008 at 3:07 pmOur two kitties and big black dog, all cuddle bugs.
Michele says
November 25, 2008 at 3:07 pmHubby of 28 years, our son, and his new house
so NOT cool says
November 25, 2008 at 3:14 pmx, stella artois
theother23 and
valium for me
Susan says
November 25, 2008 at 3:32 pmMy: family, friends, puppies, kitty, health, job, education, and hope
Mr Farty says
November 25, 2008 at 4:24 pmThe family. Because Farty’s going to be a grandfather. Again.
Carol says
November 25, 2008 at 4:30 pmHubby, son, parents, siblings, dog, friends, chocolate, wine, underwire bras.
kirsten says
November 25, 2008 at 4:45 pmThat all three of them love me no matter what.
Nobody says
November 25, 2008 at 5:02 pmThat I haven’t went completely insane over being dumped recently.
Manic Mommy says
November 25, 2008 at 5:05 pmCrazy boys, employed, loving husband, families we like, Starbucks, wine,
Karen (submommy) says
November 25, 2008 at 5:07 pmLove, kids, husband, parents, health, food, shelter, friends, health, life.
kj says
November 25, 2008 at 5:07 pmHusband, husband’s job, our boys, parents, sunshine, gluten-free cookies.
Happy Thanksgiving Bossy and Family!
Karen (submommy) says
November 25, 2008 at 5:07 pmOops. doubled up on health. Ok, I’m thankful for it twice.
Hillary says
November 25, 2008 at 5:16 pmI’m thankful to finally have baby out of my tummy.
Bush Babe says
November 25, 2008 at 5:27 pmFor our Pool. Temps of 35 degrees (C). Splish splash! Here!!!
Bush Babe says
November 25, 2008 at 5:31 pm2. Livin’ in a country with a MOVIE NAMED AFTER IT!
(Featuring the Sexiest Man alive… I know that claim makes it more than ten words. But worth every penalty point Bossy awards!)
Rory says
November 25, 2008 at 5:31 pmMy dogs, my wife, and my ice cold six pack.
jan8mr.lootiato says
November 25, 2008 at 5:37 pmMy splendid family. Clean air, fresh water, health, jazz, winecheesebread.
jan8mr.lootiato says
November 25, 2008 at 5:41 pmObama too
rockle says
November 25, 2008 at 5:42 pmOur daughter. Thank you, county government, for finding us worthy!
janny226 says
November 25, 2008 at 5:46 pmGod, family, smiles, trees, flowers, birds, velvet, Internet, and Bossy.
meribon says
November 25, 2008 at 6:27 pmmy baby who is about to make her world debut
mrs nm says
November 25, 2008 at 6:30 pmchocolate family bread toast marmite daughters husband toasted cheese chocolate …
Jill says
November 25, 2008 at 7:02 pmSecurity: cozy home, solid marriage, healthy kids, my husband’s job.
janet says
November 25, 2008 at 7:17 pm30 wonderful married years, 4 new family babies this Xmas.
Overflowing Brain (Katie) says
November 25, 2008 at 7:36 pmThankful to have turkey, not brain surgery on this 11/27.
(One year brain surgery mark is on Thanksgiving. How ironically appropriate, huh?)
PuddleSplash says
November 25, 2008 at 8:05 pmFriends who guide along life’s paths. Sometimes nudging. Sometimes ass-kicking.
EmilyJ says
November 25, 2008 at 8:20 pmMy son, Jeb, my husband, Todd, and our lives together!
Lisa says
November 25, 2008 at 8:52 pmMy kids, friends, health, job, talent, apartment and gas prices!
margalit says
November 25, 2008 at 9:00 pmObama, my children, Coulter’s broken jaw, new job, Jack Bauer
Baby Favorite says
November 25, 2008 at 9:01 pmFaith, family, friends, health, job, home, food, pets, optimism, love.
Lulu says
November 25, 2008 at 9:26 pmclean, safe place to sleep; indoor plumbing; taste; eyeballs; Obamas.
Jenna says
November 25, 2008 at 10:13 pmMy husband is still alive and I love my life.
swistle says
November 25, 2008 at 10:42 pmSad to stop after four kids. Then: the surprise fifth.
Clio Bluestocking says
November 25, 2008 at 11:21 pmJose Cuervo, you are a friend of mine.
Not June Cleaver says
November 25, 2008 at 11:30 pmThat I can stay home and enjoy my kids.
DemMom says
November 25, 2008 at 11:34 pmI wrote about what I’m thankful for at http://thepoliticsoflife.wordpress.com/
islaygirl says
November 25, 2008 at 11:44 pmdaughter, daughter’s health, my health, enough to live on.
Ree says
November 25, 2008 at 11:55 pmI’m thankful for being able to be, do, and love.
Kel says
November 26, 2008 at 12:48 amHaving to work during the holidays, separated from family, sucks.
David says
November 26, 2008 at 2:09 amInternet porn sites are still affordable! Um. And my family.
Chantel says
November 26, 2008 at 3:08 amChampagne, My Dr. B, Obama, Sex, chocolate, My Kids and Pumpkin Pie
Tracy (Oklahoma) says
November 26, 2008 at 3:26 amFaith.Husband.Children.Hope.Wisdom.Health.Love.Contentment.Friends.Freedom.
P. says
November 26, 2008 at 10:55 ammy children, great new job, finally found the love of my life -and that my son is still with us after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes exactly a year ago.
janny226 says
November 26, 2008 at 12:14 pmI’ve got to post again and second the indoor plumbing.
Rhea says
November 26, 2008 at 12:17 pmHonestly? Here we go:
kids to keep me going, same with chocolate and Internet.
Alissa says
November 26, 2008 at 5:30 pmSon smart enough to pass 2nd grade without doing homework.
Beth says
November 26, 2008 at 6:48 pmMy insanely great daughter and partner. Job security. Obama too.
kate says
November 27, 2008 at 3:57 ami’m thankful for bossy’s excellent road trip. because this has been maybe one of my worst weeks ever. and i wouldn’t have gotten through it without one of the women that i met because of bossy’s excellent road trip. so thanks. i needed her this week, like no one’s business. and she? was totally there when i needed someone to understand. and yes, more than ten words. 1, 2, 3,,,50, 51, 52, 10. but thanks. seriously. happy thanksgiving.
Father Muskrat says
November 29, 2008 at 4:12 pmI’m very thankful to NOT be in Iraq this year.
Amanda says
November 30, 2008 at 6:42 pmThe Constitution, educated people for company, and internet, transportation, life.