Thankful List

At this time of Thanksgiving, like most Americans, I start making a list. I thought I would share a bit of it here as much of it is reflected in my stories. Hot and cold water in the house is always on the list. If you have ever had to pump and carry water and heat it on a fire, you understand. Flushing plumbing indoors is always on my list as well. Outhouses are fine for short trips, but as far as living day to day, I love the convenience of flush toilets. Stoves and refrigeration are winners as far as I am concerned. Stoves always beat fires. Not to say cooking over a fire isn’t fun, but for convenience, I do love a stove with an oven as well as a way to keep and store food that doesn’t involve carrying and buying ice. That’s the first section of my list, more to follow.