In the author note of my book Gracias~Thanks, I wrote, “Listing what I’m thankful for always makes me happy.” Advertisers spend billions at this time of year tempting us to think about what we don’t have. Hardly the Thanksgiving spirit, is it? I end the author note, “Keep the circle of thanks, growing.” Let’s do that. Let’s inspire our family and friends to join the circle, no cash or credit card required.

I am deeply grateful for my dear family, for my health and faith, and for all of you who share my bookjoy habit and the desire to share that pleasure with all of this country’s children and families.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pat

Illustration by Raphael López from Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America’s Sproutings