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Just how do you say thank you for a life and for a lifetime of

As I think about a bigger view, outside my own little world, I realize that we as a country and as a world really have much to be thankful for. In the United States, we continue by most measures to be the greatest country in the world, and live with an amazing level of comfort and freedom compared with many other places and times. The following is food for grateful thought.

I've got to hand it to Gilroy

I'm not sure how it happened, but apparently I have failed as a parent just by virtue of being American. According to the latest parenting trend, many cultures are better parents than Americans - ergo, I am a parenting failure (and yes, in case you were wondering, I have been waiting years to use the word "ergo" in a column).

Striping concerns: "I have a big concern about pedestrian walkways across intersections. They're not being kept up. Take a look at the intersection of Leavesley and Murray. It's one of the busiest intersections in Gilroy. A while back the Dispatch put together an article on pedestrian accidents in the city and ... I think the city needs to stay on top of painting those sites for the pedestrians. Moreso, those stripes are for folks to see while they're driving vehicles. Thank you for your help. Hopefully people will learn to be aware of pedestrian crossings throughout Gilroy and make this a safer place. Thank you."

I popped open a bottle of Sarah's Vineyard 2004 Reserve Pinot