Giving thanks.

It's completely obvious to write about giving thanks around this time of year, so for this post I will play the role of Captain Obvious. Regardless of how cliché it is to thank others, it doesn't mean it shouldn't be done. And this year I am thankful to a wide group of people who prove that not only is good inherent to our nature as human beings, but also can be displayed outwardly without expectations of a returned favor.

First up is my aunt and uncle, who took me in for several months while I was jobless and hunting. I was at a pretty low point in my life, my uncle invited me in and it was through their support that I was able to find a spot. You know, just because you're family doesn't mean you have to do something like that. But they did, and I won't forget that.

For many months I had been seeking out a person who would be able to help me make this blog work better. I had trouble coding the random title generation feature. Colin from Monaco Lange did an incredible job of helping me through it, when others had been unresponsive. There wasn't any reason that he should have helped me out, but he did - and for that I am grateful. So, you should check out his agency, because they're pretty cool and just as nice.

I'd like to thank Tug and John from American Copywriter for providing me with the piece of mind that there are intelligent, down-to-earth creatives out there, and that there are good creatives outside the big markets. Plus they make me laugh.

Without getting long-winded, there are many people for whom who I am thankful this year. My family, Dee, all my VC friends, my new friends at Source and Apple. The best of these people are those who do things every day without expecting any thanks in return.