Happy Thanksgiving
by John Weckerle
Today is one of those days on which we look at the past year and weigh it against past years, with an eye toward those things for which we hope to give thanks. For my part, I’m thankful for Lucy, and her mom, Cora; for Senior Correspondent Wilson and his articles; my father, who turned 80 this year; my sisters and their families, and my cousins and theirs; Lucy’s son and daughter and their families; Lucy’s brothers and their families, and her sisters-in-laws and theirs; and all the good friends I have made not just in the past year but over the past whole bunch of years. Together, all these people make up a grand and wonderful extended family, no matter how far away they may be.
I’m thankful for all the work I’ve had this year, even if it’s made things a little crazy from time to time, and the good folks for whom I’ve done the work and hope to do more. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work on the wolf captures and with Wildlife West Nature Park in general. I’m thankful for the time I’ve spent learning new things and collaborating with people who know different things than I do. I’m grateful for all the great things I’ve seen, especially those worth photographing. And, of course, I’m thankful for all of you, without whom New Mexico Central would be little more than a diary. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
And now, it’s time to start cooking!