As it says on the cover — I wish y’all an extra helping of happy this year! I hope that you and yours have a Happy, Healthy (in every way but the food) and Safe Thanksgiving.

As always, it’s time for my yearly list of all the things I am thankful for. The past few weeks have been a lot, so I am even more grateful for all the things that are on it this year. On to the list!

– Steve and Kiddo. Y’all make every day an adventure! I couldn’t imagine life without y’all (even with all the chaos — sometimes BECAUSE of the chaos); I can’t tell you how much I love and appreciate you both. <3

Booker – my Little Legs, my soul dog. You are a pain in the you-know-what, but your cuddles are unmatched.

– Scout – our newest addition! My Scooter-Boot, you are also a pain in the you know what, but you’ve really helped heal a part of our hearts!

– Tacocat – my constant companion and nighttime heater — also a bit of a pain in the you know what.

– Remington – Pretty sure you hate everyone, but that’s OK, because I love you!

– A comfy recliner, fluffy blankets, and a snoring basset hound with a cat stacked on top.

– The ever-evolving list of nicknames for all the people and animals in our home.

– Saturday morning Spotify while I clean the house.

– Cooking Sunday dinners.

– That new apron I bought myself.

– Infinitely entertaining Sub-Reddits.

– Coffee.

– Gnocchi and homemade sauce.

– Montour Farm meatballs and Humpback Farm Market pizza sauce.

– When you find that perfect combo of leggings and a really great hoodie.

– Funny cat videos.

– Those dang AI podcast dogs that are always making me cry.

– TikToks that make me giggle/think/cry.

– Making TikToks of my dogs

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– Setting my sights on level 50,000 in Wordscapes.

– When a recipe turns out exactly like it is supposed to.

– Doritos.

– Polar seltzer water.

– Tiramisu clusters from Aldi.

– Those two really amazing tumblers that I got at Sam’s Club.

– Finding a really great foundation in just the right shade.

– That Alexa is always ready to tell us what we should be doing every morning.

– My Dutch oven.

– My new fancy cheese grater.

– Upgrading my Wi-Fi connection.

– Heated car seats and remote start.

– Coffee. Please don’t underestimate how much I enjoy it.

– Good bourbon and craft beer.

– Still being excited that I got rid of my Keurig and went back to a regular coffee pot.

– Parking lot Christmas trees.

– My punk rock friends.

– My health.

– Healing relationships.

– The roof over my head.

– The food in my fridge.

– Comfy beds and feather pillows.

– Making the yearly switch to my Cuddl Dud sheets.

– The warm clothes in my closet.

– Living in a small community that cares about each other.

– A job that lets me write ridiculous Thanksgiving lists.

– The brave men and women, past and present, for defending our freedom. Without their hard work and sacrifice, very little of this list would be possible.

As always, Webb Weekly’s success is dependent on small businesses. Amid all the Black Friday chaos, let’s not forget that Saturday is Small Business Saturday. It’s a crucial day to go out and support your local businesses. Remember, successful local business leads to thriving communities. Everyone wins when you support local business, and this is more important than ever this year! Did I mention coffee? One last, last thing. I’m excited to announce that the Blaise Alexander Christmas Fun Coloring Contest starts this week! Check out pages 18 and 19 for the details and the coloring page. Get ready to unleash your creativity and win some exciting prizes! If you need some gift ideas, please be sure to check out our Holiday Gift Guide in this issue!

– Also, coffee.