Thirty days of gratitude:  I've resolved that between now and January 1st I am going to post a comment every day about something I am grateful for.  Today I want to say that I am very grateful for my family:  my husband, who is so supportive, fun, humorous, and loving; my mother, who is intelligent, loving and fun.  My brother Knut Johnson, who is an awesome cool guy, funny, generous, and kind. My brother and sister Birgir and Sonja,  who are also fun, welcoming and warm. My stepmother and friend, Aslaug, who is a wonderful, loving lady and who provides the glue that knits us all together. My Glenn and Linnell cousins, who share my great memories of childhood and the joys of extended families.  And my cute niece and nephews, all growing up too fast but turning into very cool people, to whom I send a big hug. And, multiple very important in-laws, step cousins, step-aunts, etc, the world is a better place with all of you in it.