Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch
It’s that time of year again. November is here and it is the time for us all to give thanks. I don’t know why I should have to do this. Every month I end this column the same. I always write, “Thanks for reading.” Isn’t that enough for me to be thankful for? Luckily, I’ll be able to write a full column this month because there are a lot of other things that I’m thankful for. Here they are in no particular order.
First, but not most, I’m thankful to belong to a computer club with a newsletter where I can publish my monthly ramblings. One of these days, I plan to start a new section on my website and publish them. While I’m on the subject, I’m thankful that we have a great Newsletter Editor. Pat accepts all my input, corrects and formats it and puts together the newsletter every month. We should all tell her thanks.
Second, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful to live in Suma Lake. I moved here to be closer to the grandsons. Actually, it was because the wife decided we would relocate. I liked living in Lake Charles for many reasons. This year, I’m extra thankful, because I avoided two deadly hurricanes. Also, it is a lot easier to spell “Livingston Parish. It was much harder to write “Calcasieu Parish.”
Third, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful that most of my Yankee relatives and friends haven’t moved here. I have a lot of fun replying to their social posts. When they complain about white stuff falling from the sky, I usually gripe about how much noise the lawn mower makes. Sometimes they get upset with me when I innocently ask, “What’s snow?”
Fourth, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful that our club members seem to enjoy my monthly articles. I’ve learned a lot while doing research for both newsletter pieces and my Internet SIG presentations. Hopefully, it will help keep my mind active. I’ll bet if I ever appeared on Jeopardy, I’d finish in third place or higher.
Fifth but neither most nor least, I’m thankful that when you read this, the election will be over. This is the fourteenth Presidential election I’ve cast a ballot in. This is the first one that I’m glad is completed.
Sixth, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful for all the little things that make my life easier. I don’t know what I’d do without toilet paper, scissors, zippers, coffee, my e‑book reader, dental flossers, Duct tape, flash drives and my recliner.
Last, but not least, I’m thankful that I’m done writing my “Thoughts From a Clicker” column for another month. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks for reading and keep on clicking.