Happy Thanksgiving! A Gratitude List....

November 27, 2025, 1:22 PM ·

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and I thought it might be fun to make a list of things for which I am thankful!

This online community of violinists and music-lovers!
My family, near and far
Yellow leaves on ginkgo trees
My music teachers who taught me so much
Teaching my students and watching them grow as musicians and humans
My fiddle and its voice
My friends near and far
Bach
My aunt's welcoming home
Young people with imagination
Warm drinks on cold days
Live music played with heart, by live and imperfect people

Please feel free to do the same in the comments, and wherever you are, have a wonderful day!

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Replies

Richard Pairaudeau

November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM · Gratitude...an important emotion, and we often block it. Thanks for the reminder!

Nickie McNichols

November 28, 2025 at 09:49 PM · My band co wrote a song about gratitude. A phrase in it goes “it’s not happy people who are thankful, it’s thankful people who are happy.”

I’m most thankful for my violin teacher, my friends, my home, our cats, bluegrass music, and classical music.

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