As we slipped into November Karen and I have been very busy but I was sure we needed to EXCLAIM something…so as she fell asleep at my feet last night, I again, asked her what we should write about. Struggling to open her eyes, she said, “Why don’t we EXCLAIM Thanksgiving?”
Just minutes earlier, she had talked me into turning off The Late Show and going to bed, but fell asleep before she could make her dreams come true…or move so I could get off the couch without having to climb over her. In those few moments, my brain turned back on and reminded me that I never run out of things to do. So with some grumbling, “Do we have to do this now? Oh, I missed my chance!” Karen and I came up with 30 things we are so THANKFUL for in Longview, Washington.
- R. A. Long and our founding fathers
- Eclectic restaurants
- Beautiful parks
- Artistic squirrel bridges
- Our stately library
- Cowlitz Black Bears
- Longview Parks & Rec
- Historical Downtown Longview
- Lake Sacajawea
- So many places to express our religious freedom
- Generous people in Cowlitz County
- The Monticello Hotel
- Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce
- Quality education opportunities
- Strong police force
- A City Council that listens to the people
- Lower Columbia College
- Longview Stageworks
- Project Homeless Connect
- ZoJo Coffee
- EXCLAIMATIOUS Local Art
- Great Shopping
- SCORE
- Numerous banking opportunities
- High school sports
- The Sweet Spot
- Amazing local music
- Wonderful variety of gyms and places to workout
- Tons of volunteer opportunities
- Longview’s strong history and future
With so much to be thankful for, just in the town we live, it is easy to remain thankful and realize how rich we are. We hope that you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
We challenge you to take a moment and make your own list; in your list you will see your wealth. If you would like to comment below, we would be excited to hear what you are thankful for too!