As I've written about from time to time this year, kindness and gratitude seem to go hand-in-hand. Interestingly, both are also on the short list of what most researchers have found are the keys to happiness. For my part, I've found it useful to occasionally think about various people in my life for whom I'm thankful, and to let them know. Today was one of those days.
My wife and I both went to the College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, and my daughter Hannah is fortunate enough to be there now. Among the many people we met when we were there so many years ago is a wonderful couple who have been a part of both the college and Williamsburg communities since the 1970's. They've been good friends of ours for many years and have always welcomed us to use their home as if it were our own whenever we're in town.
In addition to having a home away from home, it's a great comfort to know that Hannah has an adult support network in Williamsburg (together with her grandparents who are also there now!). There's nothing like old friends who you can count on and with whom you can always simply be yourself. Today I sent these friends a note letting them know how much I appreciate them.
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