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I'm grateful that I make Australia's best spag bol.
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  Yes, especially in the context of chess (and arguments). I thought about this after posting; I guess I only qualified the statement as a joke. (Although “that one guy” may not be an enemy, as such.) 🤷‍♂️
  On that note: I am grateful for contrast. Without Darkness, there could be no Light; without Down, no Up; etc. And chess certainly makes use of such contrasts. Which makes it a microcosm of our universe, itself; as it were a distillation of the fundamental framework of Reality. . . . Which is just one of many reasons I am also grateful for chess. 🙂
  I am grateful for Family.
  My family have always been there for me. Right from the start. In fact, as I look back on it, the day my mother gave birth to me was probably THE major turning point in my career. . . .
Men get a bad rap (and most deserve it) but I am grateful for men. They really do provide so much...comedy...contempt...c..
Today I am feeling gratitude towards all men. Feeling less depressed already!

Regarding the concept of gratitude, “grating” is what first comes to my mind. I’ve seen it used and abused far too much I think. But more importantly, I don’t require abstract assistance in the appreciation of a beautiful old tree, the sunlight, the wind, the birds and the clouds. Or the delicious potato I just cooked in the oven and ate with some mayo and ketchup. I can manage that just fine on my own. And I honestly don’t think I need to be telling anybody about such experiences on the internet. This concludes my personal assessment of the concept of gratitude. May it serve you very well.

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