“The Secret to Life”

Sometimes when I’m in the shower I think about Carl Reiner.

Yes, that Carl Reiner: famous comedian, father of Rob.

When I read Reiner’s memoir, what stuck with me was that he said he most appreciated being able to take a shower every day.

I do understand that sentiment at 90 years old, but it’s amazing that even after such a long and storied career, life has a way of boiling things down. Nevertheless, that’s gratitude I can get behind.

I hope you will forgive me for nudging you, yet again, toward the G-word, but I think everyone (including me) can use a little reminder of all we have.

Not surprisingly, the late, great Diane Keaton also seemed to have a handle on what gratitude should look like.

In an interview, Keaton was asked what she most valued in life. She said, “I really enjoy seeing. I guess my favorite thing in life is the fact that I can see. It’s just so unbelievable.”

“Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.”

Happy Thanksgiving 🌻

p.s. Be honest, if I had titled this post along the lines of being grateful, would you have opened it?