I know I've been a bit of a Negative Nelly lately, and as good as it might be to get those kinds of feelings out on paper (or on computer screen, as the case may be, its past time for me to start focusing on the positive. So, I'm going to list all the things for which I am grateful.

In no particular order, I am grateful for: My mom. Her acceptance of me as Dorothy is a tremendous gift, and I cant thank her enough for it. My job. No matter what happens to it in the future, I have had an opportunity to be the real me in a public setting, and I've grown as a result, so I give thanks. My daughter. She may not understand what I'm doing, but she loves me, and that's a great thing.

My home. Hey, I have one, its not bad at all, with food in the fridge, and best of all, a computer with internet access, what could be better?

My country. Few other places on Earth are as tolerant to trans people as mine is. I've never been so much as bothered when I go out, even when I use the ladies room. How many other countries could you say that about?

My health. Despite the odd ache and pain, I'm pretty well off, and a lot better than some.

my writing. Thanks to it, I've gotten a lot of my darkness out, and have made real progress in dealing with it.

My friends here and elsewhere online. I've been blessed with an amazing group, and to every member of "Team Dorothy" I can only give my deep and sincere thanks.

And lastly, but definitely not least, this crazy place. Erin and her team of magical elves are simply amazing, to have created this wonderful environment where I can do so much more than just post stories, I can make a home, so thank you all.

Merry Christmas, everybody