Gratitude is the antidote

Gratitude is the antidote. It is useful in combatting a variety of diseases, from something as vague as the discontents of civilization to something as specific as personal grief. Thanksgiving is the holiday of gratitude, and I am always willing to celebrate it.

We are told frequently that "it is what it is." That's a tautology, of course, and an increasingly grating cliche, but it gained prominence because it's a real reminder of a real thing: ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Nov 22, 2007 - 11:03 AM PST
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by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 22, 2007

SF Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll once wrote a Thanksgiving column that was so popular that he kept republishing it every year -- until now. This new column on the same theme is even better than the classic. It's not exactly news, but it's about coping with the news - and the tragedies in our daily lives. Sometimes, the right attitude is all you need. Highly recommended.

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