It’s Thanksgiving in Canada, a very special day to “serve” and to share with friends and family. In particular, no matter what challenging circumstances we may each face at the moment, it’s a day to reflect on all the blessings we do enjoy in our personal lives and to be grateful for each and every one of them. Having an “attitude of gratitude” every day of the year, not just at special times such as this, is critical.
Many of us may not feel as “rich” as we were several years ago during the height of the bull market in the resource sector, but we challenge everyone to think of richness not just in financial terms (though better days have started with the Venture, thankfully).
As Canadians, we can also of course be grateful for living in such a magnificent country with the freedoms and blessings that so many people around the world simply do not have including the right to vote (we simply encourage you to do so October 19). We thank the brave men and women in the Canadian armed forces who serve our country, those who have served, and the many who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect freedom and democracy.
God has called us to live generous lives and to be a blessing to others. From all of us at BMR, Happy Thanksgiving! We are also grateful for you and each and every one of our loyal readers who make this site possible. It’s our fierce determination to serve you better than ever.
To our American friends, who celebrate Thanksgiving next month, happy Columbus Day! This day remembers Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Canadian stock markets are closed today. U.S. stock markets are open (the bond market is closed) though trading volumes will be lighter with the Columbus Day holiday. Our regular BMR Morning Musings resumes tomorrow but we’ll have other important postings later today.
Go Blue Jays!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
