I gave a lot of thought to this post last night while I was at work–and I just couldn’t think of how to kick it off. You know me, always looking for the perfect opener.

I decided to dispense with waxing poetic about the meaning of the holiday and how it’s a time when we should reconnect with family and friends, because who really gives a damn what I have to say about that right?

So I decided to do like I did last year and list things that I’m thankful for this season.

My family. They put the “fun” in “dysfunctional”, but they’re mine and I love ‘em.
Darryl Reaugh. The Mighty Forslund’s old broadcast partner cracks me right up every time I watch a Stars game.

Those crazy kids at Covered In Oil. They doubtless hate me and everything I stand for after this past June, but I can always count on them for a giggle. And honestly?  You have to love insanity like this morning’s post. Comedic gold, right there–especially the comments.

The Hurricanes. That team has provided me with many happy memories (and just as many sad ones) over the last 10-odd years, and I’ve met many many good people (and made several close friends) thanks to them.

Yahoo streaming video. Not that I ever get to watch many games on it (I hate second shift so much, I really do), but when I do it’s always good times. It’s a poor-man’s Center Ice!

Google Video’s NHL page.  I can’t get enough of this, I really can’t. Just wish they’d post stuff from last season, too.

The Chancellors. There’s nothing like watching a game on the couch on one of your rare nights off, with four cats draped over you.

And, most importantly, I’m thankful for hockey–the greatest sport on the planet, bar none.

Enjoy your day, folks–and don’t have too much turkey.