everything is better with bacon

1. I am grateful for reasons for family to get together for dinner, and even though the family members came from several points around the metro area that everyone drove safely in the heavy, heavy rain.

2. I am grateful for the friendship Gulliver has with his cousin Joe. The nine year age difference doesn't seem to matter at all and the two of them love spending time together.

3. I am grateful for restaurants that serve free bread with dips and that keep that bread and dip coming throughout the meal. It is also nice when the waiter agrees to bring me a few loaves to take home (even though my request for them may have embarrassed some of my family.)