Cornucopia of Thanks (or Gratitude in a Goat's Horn)

There's something about the word CORNUCOPIA; the horn o'plenty.  It tickles the tongue and sounds corny but the cornucopia has long symbolized abundance. I'll be the first to recognize my life is overflowing with blessings.

I could reel off one hundred things to be thankful for but how do I express genuine appreciation? I enjoy being in the moment, taking the time to soak up whatever it is. I don't need much to be happy. Today I watched as a dove had a drink at the birdbath. Within another minute or so, she was taking a full bath on a 40 degree day. It was then I realized that while I've fed and watered birds for 30 plus years, I'd never seen a dove actually take a bath. That one small moment this morning has been in my mind all day. Within a minute of her dip the bath was full of birds. It was a delightful moment in an otherwise cloudy, damp and gray day. 

The Michigan temperatures have been above average for most of November providing additional moments of gratitude every time I step outdoors. Tomorrow I'll get my Christmas lights up. While I enjoy all the holiday colors, it's nice to think that maybe a passerby finds pleasure in them too.

So yes, I am thankful for many of the same reasons most are: employment [bonus: five minute commute,]  a home with a good roof, a car, three meals a day plus snacks, pets, books, baseball cards, music, a blog etc etc,  I may have only a couple of  'blood' family members left on this earth  - my sister and dad -  but I've made a family of friends over many years. 

I've chosen to surround myself with people who are kind. I don't have the time or patience for people who are angry and intolerant or live in a world of continuous self-created drama. Life will bring its own dramatic moments without seeking them out. Physical pain and heartache are part of life but without sorrow and loss, would we truly know the fullness of joy found in laughter or the touch of a loved one's hand? It may sound a bit sappy but these are the thoughts that live in my head.

And now, in this moment, I am thankful for you. A few of you supported my little blog from its beginnings in June of 2014. Somewhere along the way, the rest of you lovely and crazy people joined to keep me going. Your kindnesses and many generosities are not taken for granted. Your blogs entertain and educate, and often leave me thinking a bit bigger - outside the box - about the world we live in and share.  Thank you. I hope your Thanksgiving has been one of health and happiness. 

This is post number 194. I doubt I'll hit 200 by the years end but it is 2020. Nothing is off the table.

Until next time...

Hey Blogger! Javascript This!

 It's my little way of saying 'stick it'! I'm unable to make the Pick Pockets page tab live.  The tab is updated but you can't see it. Blogger is aware of the javascript error 'void'.  This means you can't see:

You also don't see:

There should be no need to define a regular reader. I've noticed well-timed comments on a couple of posts each time cards are picked. This does not make the picker a regular reader.  Please don't email to ask if I mailed cards to you as disappointment will ensue. 

I've sent cards to this person a few times, receiving a thank you only once when I asked him to acknowledge receipt. He found my blog by searching for free baseball cards. Wow. Who knew? Maybe we should all give that a try!

And there's this:

Email your address if we have never traded. No email, no cards. Hmmm. Another reason you did not receive your picks. I enjoy being generous but it's time to say 'no'. Boundaries are healthy - like broccoli.

So thanks to all of  you who do read, comment and trade with me. Pick Pockets are for you. We'll have another edition around Thanksgiving. The Ballot Box contest took up a bit of my time. I've taken a small break this week to do as little as possible in the evenings but will be around soon to visit your blogs. 

BREAKING NEWS: ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE CRACKED BAT BALLOT BOX

The current political season has droned on and on. While we may not know the outcome of the competing election for a few days, tonight you will know who takes home the Cracked Bat Ballot Box. You chose the contents in a free and fair election process. 

Are you scrolling down? Tsk. Tsk. You could miss another hot dog:

I'm excited to announce our winner but hate to disappoint so many deserving contestants. Many of you never missed a voting opportunity. Several took time to mail-in ballots filled with cards from my wantlist. You're all winners to this Cracked Bat! 

I decided to randomize our list of names nine times, equal to the number of voting rounds. Our number one voter will take home the box. 

Scrolling? So selfish. I can post a LOT of hot dog photos. In fact, I have hundreds more. Lucky for you, I am too tired. Let's do this!

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There were 229 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

1. BO ROZNY
2. BO ROZNY
3. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
4. FUJI
5. ROYALS N RANDOMS
6. LOST COLLECTOR
7. ELLIPTICAL MAN
8. THE COLLECTOR (CHRIS)
9. BBCARDZ
10. CARDS ON CARDS (MADDING)
11. SHLABBY
12. VROOOMED (DAN)
13. OHIO TIM
14. THE COLLECTOR (CHRIS)
15. BO ROZNY
16. BUMP RUN (TREVOR)
17. JOHN SHARP
18. PADROGRAPHS
19. ADAM - EPIC
20. BUMP RUN (TREVOR)
21. SHLABBY
22. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
23. NICK VOSSBRINK
24. NICK VOSSBRINK
25. ELLIPTICAL MAN
26. ANGELS IN ORDER (TOM)
27. DIME BOXES
28. NINE POCKETS
29. BBCARDZ
30. NACHOS GRANDE
31. JOHN SHARP
32. BRETT ALAN
33. ELLIPTICAL MAN
34. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
35. ELLIPTICAL MAN
36. BUMP RUN (TREVOR)
37. NICK VOSSBRINK
38. JOHN SHARP
39. STEVE AT 1975
40. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
41. JAFRONIUS
42. BO ROZNY
43. BILLY K
44. BRETT ALAN
45. P-TOWN TOM
46. DIME BOXES
47. DIME BOXES
48. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
49. ELLIPTICAL MAN
50. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
51. COLLECTIVE MIND
52. BO ROZNY
53. JOHN SHARP
54. BBCARDZ
55. PENNYSLEEVES
56. SHLABBY
57. NICK VOSSBRINK
58. ANGELS IN ORDER (TOM)
59. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
60. PENNYSLEEVES
61. BO ROZNY
62. ANGELS IN ORDER (TOM)
63. ROYALS N RANDOMS
64. NINE POCKETS
65. PADROGRAPHS
66. NICK VOSSBRINK
67. NIGHT OWL
68. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
69. PADROGRAPHS
70. NINE POCKETS
71. BUMP RUN (TREVOR)
72. NACHOS GRANDE
73. DIME BOXES
74. CARDS ON CARDS (MADDING)
75. STEVE AT 1975
76. BO ROZNY
77. BBCARDZ
78. WAX PACK WONDERS
79. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
80. ROYALS N RANDOMS
81. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
82. DIME BOXES
83. WAX PACK WONDERS
84. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
85. NICK VOSSBRINK
86. ELLIPTICAL MAN
87. NACHOS GRANDE
88. VROOOMED (DAN)
89. BRETT ALAN
90. BUMP RUN (TREVOR)
91. BO ROZNY
92. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
93. NINE POCKETS
94. SHLABBY
95. DIME BOXES
96. INFIELD FLY RULE (ADAM)
97. ANGELS IN ORDER (TOM)
98. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
99. BO ROZNY
100. BO ROZNY
101. WAX PACK WONDERS
102. NINE POCKETS
103. ROYALS N RANDOMS
104. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
105. OHIO TIM
106. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
107. COLLECTIVE MIND
108. GARY…
109. ADAM - EPIC
110. DIME BOXES
111. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
112. FUJI
113. INFIELD FLY RULE (ADAM)
114. SHLABBY
115. WAX PACK WONDERS
116. NINE POCKETS
117. BRETT ALAN
118. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
119. GARY…
120. P-TOWN TOM
121. SCC COFFEE MATT
122. INFIELD FLY RULE (ADAM)
123. P-TOWN TOM
124. BO ROZNY
125. EP (OLD RED SOX)
126. STEVE AT 1975
127. BRETT ALAN
128. WAX PACK WONDERS
129. ELLIPTICAL MAN
130. FUJI
131. JOHN SHARP
132. NIGHT OWL
133. SCC COFFEE MATT
134. JAFRONIUS
135. P-TOWN TOM
136. PADROGRAPHS
137. NIGHT OWL
138. OHIO TIM
139. INFIELD FLY RULE (ADAM)
140. FUJI
141. BO ROZNY
142. NICK VOSSBRINK
143. BRETT ALAN
144. STEVE AT 1975
145. SHLABBY
146. WAX PACK WONDERS
147. WAX PACK WONDERS
148. BBCARDZ
149. NIGHT OWL
150. NINE POCKETS
151. SHLABBY
152. FUJI
153. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
154. NACHOS GRANDE
155. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
156. LOST COLLECTOR
157. PENNYSLEEVES
158. THE COLLECTOR (CHRIS)
159. JAFRONIUS
160. SCC COFFEE MATT
161. NICK VOSSBRINK
162. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
163. BO ROZNY
164. OHIO TIM
165. NICK VOSSBRINK
166. TOPPS NEVER WERE (JEREMY)
167. BRETT ALAN
168. JAFRONIUS
169. SPYDAMAN
170. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
171. SHLABBY
172. PADROGRAPHS
173. NIGHT OWL
174. BO ROZNY
175. BBCARDZ
176. ELLIPTICAL MAN
177. ADAM - EPIC
178. INFIELD FLY RULE (ADAM)
179. WAX PACK WONDERS
180. SCC COFFEE MATT
181. NACHOS GRANDE
182. STEVE AT 1975
183. DIME BOXES
184. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
185. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
186. NACHOS GRANDE
187. BRETT ALAN
188. NACHOS GRANDE
189. BUMP RUN (TREVOR)
190. ANGELS IN ORDER (TOM)
191. ADAM - EPIC
192. ELLIPTICAL MAN
193. ELLIPTICAL MAN
194. NINE POCKETS
195. HARDBALL CRAZY
196. ELLIPTICAL MAN
197. BO ROZNY
198. JAFRONIUS
199. JOHNNY'S TRADING SPOT
200. BBCARDZ
201. SCC COFFEE MATT
202. ADAM - EPIC
203. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
204. JOHN SHARP
205. NIGHT OWL
206. BO ROZNY
207. SHLABBY
208. THE COLLECTOR (CHRIS)
209. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
210. FUJI
211. OHIO TIM
212. P-TOWN TOM
213. SHLABBY
214. DIME BOXES
215. BO ROZNY
216. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
217. NINE POCKETS
218. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
219. BO ROZNY
220. BBCARDZ
221. FUJI
222. NINE POCKETS
223. THE DIAMOND KING (KEVIN)
224. WAX PACK WONDERS
225. JOHN SHARP
226. SCC COFFEE MATT
227. PENNYSLEEVES
228. DIAMOND JESTERS - MATT
229. NACHOS GRANDE

IP: 72.173.214.51
Timestamp: 2020-11-04 02:05:08 UTC

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You have randomized this list 9 times.

Congrats to Bo Rozny who had 18 entries! If our winner chooses to part with any of his winnings, well that's fine with me. I just need these things out of my house! 

It was my intention to have a prize for the most mail-in ballots but Bo took the Ballot Box. I was also going to have a prize for second place but Bo took that as well. We'll have another drawing for a few more items soon. I'm too tired to do another round tonight.

Thank you for being kind to this blogger, and for your participation. No matter the outcome of tonight's Presidential election, this country is divided. But we are not winners or losers, we are Americans. Let's be a people who care for one another. 

BREAKING NEWS: ELECTION RESULTS!!!

 NO. NO.  

It's too late to buy your way into this election. Put your money away. I don't care if you have hot dogs. 

Wait. Mister ?!?

All beef ???

BREAKING NEWS: ELECTION RESULTS

 But first....

A hot dog.