Who doesn’t love a good list? Who’s not thankful for at least something this holiday season? If you answered ‘no’ to one or more of these questions, this month’s editorial just might not be for you. If you’re a thankful list-lover like your esteemed, balding, middle-aged optometric editor, enjoy!
1. I’m thankful that Hurricane Helene didn’t hit my hometown of Augusta in the middle of July. The only saving grace was that my office’s roof didn’t get destroyed in the blistering heat. I’m also thankful for property insurance, which is quite useful until you need to file a claim.
2. I’m thankful for my staff, especially my new licensed optician. I was hesitant about hiring someone a lot older than me, as the last person in her age bracket who worked here eternally thought that I was nine years old…