The Writer's Life 11/26 - Thanks

Let’s focus on positives today. Here’s a list of things for which I’m grateful:
Our armed forces, living and dead, who allow us to enjoy the fruits of liberty.
Those who do the dirty work most of us would never do.
The support of family and friends.
Publishers who have taken a chance on my work.
Customers who have patronized the floating book shop, especially those who have bought my books. Also those people who simply stop to chat.
The websites that carry my books, especially Amazon, which allows writers the incredible privilege of publishing to Kindle for free.
The social networks that allow me free advertising, and to connect with old and new friends.
Artists of all genres who entertain and enlighten us.
Corporations that provide millions of jobs and medical benefits, especially Walmart, the left’s favorite punching bag, which hires thousands, provides affordable products, and whose valuable stock is included, directly or indirectly, in the portfolios of many of its detractors.
The integrity of the Ferguson grand jury, which knew what would unfold after its decision.
The few things government gets right.
My former employer, NYMEX, whose hours allowed me ample time to write, and which allowed me to build a nest egg that has become my insurance against catastrophic injury or illness.
The great variety a free society provides.
Voters who gave the boot to incumbents on Election Day.
The staff of the building at the corner of E. 13th & Av. Z, and of the Chase bank at Bay Pkwy & 85th St., who allow me to set up the floating book shop and always wish me well.
Netflix, which allows a movie buff like me to enjoy films from around the world at low cost.
Those who have made the internet a valuable resource and economic force.
The survey sites that allow me to earn money and gift certificates I use to buy copies of my books.
Those who take the time to read my blog.
Sites like Wiki, IMDb and Yahoo, which allow me to research things I blog about.
The New York Post, my favorite newspaper, and all its op-ed contributors.
Tripod, which allows me a free website, and Fictionaut, which allows me to post short stories readers can sample for free.
To anyone I may have overlooked, my thanks.

Vic's 4th novel: tinyurl.com/bszwlxh

Vic's 3rd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/7e9jty3

Vic's Short Story on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/k95k3nx
Vic's Short Story Collection: http://www.tiny.cc/Oycgb
Vic's 2nd Novel: http://tiny.cc/0iHLb Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/kx3d3uf
Vic's 1st Novel: http://tiny.cc/rP7o9

Vic's Rom-Com Screenplay: http://tinyurl.com/kny5llp

Vic's Horror Screenplay: http://tinyurl.com/cyckn3f

Vic's Blog: http://vicfortezza.blogspot.com/

Vic's Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/vic_fortezza/Literature/