For Dan

As one of my most faithful readers, I dedicate this post to you, Danny T.

No one knows how to put the pressure on me quite like you do. Since the first day I met you, you've had a special knack for getting me to answer almost any question or offer any personal information that you seek.

Maybe it's your charm.
Maybe it's your loyal friendship to Joshua.
Maybe it's because of our mutual passion for Java Chip ice cream.
Maybe it's the badge.

Whatever it is...here I sit, in my corner cubicle, looking out on my view of the parking garage--and I find myself compelled to compose a blog purely for your sake, because you asked for it.
So Dan, in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and by inspiration from your sweet wife's blog, this is for you:

5.) I'm thankful for your ability to chug a very full glass Egg Nog in less than 7 seconds.
4.) I'm thankful that you had kids who have birthdays because it gives you a reason to invite us to your house. Otherwise, who knows when we'd see you.
3.) I'm thankful that you work so hard to keep our streets clean at least 2-3 days a week.
2.) I'm thankful for your God-given ability to awe a room of over 100 people with your indescribable singing voice. I'll never hear "You Raise me Up" again without thinking of you.
1.) I'm thankful for your contribution to our water skiing trips to the Deltas. Without you, Huey might have been thrown over and left to drown in Platinum Ravine and I'd be out a Father-in-law.

Dan, without you, my life would not be the same. This is my ode to you. I hope it brings a smile to your face and satisfies your need for me to update my blog. Cheers.

**For those of you who don't know Dan (or me, for that matter), this post -like Dan- is dripping in sarcasm and full of love =)