There is much to be grateful for during this season. When we are awakened from our slumber by one of those calls (he or she or I am fighting illness) we suddenly are centred once again. I am grateful that the call I received yesterday from a dear friend (a former student) was, as it turned out, of a positive nature given the circumstances. His art, and love of it, will help him through. A gifted student, a good teacher, a poet, a musician and a painter-a mentor to his own students-he'll be back at it again.

While he is "away" he'll be busy with his writing, music and painting-so his students will reap the benefits. He'll call me to ask my opinion on what he has done-so that I too, will humbly reap the benefits.

I'll share this quote :"I always tell them (students) that if you can get up in the morning without any assistance in going to the bathroom -there-you've won the lottery."

Life is a gift. No Complaints.