This is the time of year I look back at what I am thankful for.  Once again, the list is long.

Number one is the fact that I have a wonderful wife and two great daughters (picture above).  How my wife puts up with me, I will never know.  I’m just glad she does.  My twin daughters have grown into outstanding young women.  I am so proud of them.

My mom is 85 years old and is in amazing health.  I thank my lucky stars every day that I am able to talk with my mom anytime.  She is a treasure.

As the oldest of six children, I am blessed to have 3 brothers and 2 sisters, all first class people.  Then we go to the nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Every one of my relatives is special in their own way.  I am so fortunate to have them all.

I learned a long time ago one can never take good friends for granted.  I cherish every friend I have.  If I haven’t been in touch lately, don’t be afraid to make the first move, you know where to find me. Retirement has been busier for me that I had expected (and that is not a bad thing).

Since I’m posting this piece on my Fishers news blog, I must mention the number of wonderful people I have come to know in covering news in and around Fishers.  There are people in and out of government and those involved in the many non-governmental organizations around town, and I have had the pleasure of knowing every one of you.  I love spending time with you all.

Finally, I must thank all of you for reading.  When I started writing this news blog in 2012, I had no idea whether anyone would have an interest in reading a Web site devoted only to news items in Fishers.  After just a few months, I began to sense an audience is out there.  I placed a counter on this site and discovered the pages viewed were in the hundreds many days, and in the thousands monthly.  That’s what keeps me motivated to continue this endeavor as a volunteer operation.  It’s all of you taking the time to read this news blog.  As long as people are reading, and I am able to continue, LarryInFishers will enter its 5th year in 2016.

I have a few ideas on expanding what I do.  Nothing to announce yet, but if it works out, look for that in early 2016.

In the meantime, enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.  We are entering a very special time of year.