Today, I am thankful for idealism.  I understand the need for realism from time to time, but idealists are what help us dream of things we never thought possible.  How else do you think an asthmatic wins three olympic gold medals?  Thank you, Jackie Joyner-Kersee.  Cynicism would keep the world dark and gloomy, even on the sunniest days.

Raising a glass to the idealists!