I met with some fellow journalism advisers about putting together a winter retreat for area advisers. I loved the lively conversation and feeling like we have plans to do something that will help build a solid professional community. So yesterday, I was grateful to step out of my comfort zone and into a new circle of colleagues and friends.

Today, I am grateful that even at my age, I have a body that lets me function on little sleep. 

Oh, and really, really grateful that college basketball officially started today. 

I guess that’s really a three-fer.