Today will be spent in gratitude. I give thanks for an anonymous benefactor. For a connection from the (long ago!) past who can help me with my family. For the friend at lunch that asked for a “to-go box” and then gave it to me. For the person that smiles at me for no reason. For a job well done. For a student that is excited to come to class. For my children that call just to say hello (and to tell me that there is snow on their balcony!)