Thankful, Day 2: Rick. A.k.a. Slow, Rickshaw, Rickles.
Rick, I am thankful for your persistent Monday night calls three years ago trying to convince me to eat one of your spaghetti dinners. I enjoyed your signature moves on stage at the Upfront Theater while the performances lasted.
For some reason, my angst with life was displaced, and I was unreasonably angry with you at the beginning of the year. I see clearly now, that you have a good heart. I know you can come over and enjoy a good bottle of Chianti, and I can spill my secrets to you. You are like a brother to me – when I miss my three brothers back home so much. I have a hard time opening up to anyone, and it took me a while to appreciate who you are and where you came from. But, Rick, you are one of the things that makes Bellingham GOOD. I never have to put on a facade or pretend to be anything other than what I am.
Rick, you are one in a million. Thank you for being exactly, precisely 100% who you are at all times.
Jolene's Life in Focus 
Fantastic shot. So joyful! I’m loving your gratitude series. 🙂
Joyful is a good word to describe this…I love these people! 🙂 Thanks, Cigi!
I LOVE that picture! Everyone looks so happy, in fact, you actually all look like you could be siblings or cousins. I don’t think there is ANYTHING we could be more thankful for than other people. 🙂 Looking forward to seeing what’s up next on your gratitude journey.
That was a very happy moment. I agree – there really isn’t anything we can be more thankful for than other people. I’ve been very blessed. 🙂