Instead of making us feel safer in time for Thanksgiving, it gave us a visceral reminder of something not to be thankful for: The loss of freedom symbolized by the fear of borderline sexual assault.

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It can give retirees something to be thankful for every night and a reason to wake up smiling every morning.

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Even if it is the hardest thing you have ever done, working on your own company is an immense privilege and something to be thankful for.

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