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30 Days of Thanks – Day 9 & 10

November 11, 2009 By Pat Williams

30 days thanksDay 10

I might be the odd person out. Or perhaps, I’m just the most boring person you know.

I find the concept of Big Brother somewhat comforting. I like the idea that people are keeping an eye on my safety. I’ve been a fan of OnStar since 2005. They make me feel safer, so when I purchase a car having access to OnStar is a priority for me.

I spent yesterday morning learning about @ccess Oakland at the Oakland County “compound”. As we were leaving, I came across the following scene:

Oakland county road commission

The televisions were MASSIVE, I don’t think the picture above adequately represents the size. I was impressed the Oakland County Road Commission keeps an eye on traffic and what is happening on the roads.

So my Day 10 of 30 Days of Thanks is to all those people who work the “behind the scenes” jobs that keep us safe and keep our world flowing smoothly. I thank them for performing their duties in an ethical and responsible manner.

Day 9

Huron river proud lake recreation area

The Huron River at Proud Lake Recreation Area, Michigan.

I’m thankful on a regular basis for all our parks. State Parks, Metro Parks, Provincial Parks, National Parks, Federal Parks.

I use these parks a lot. There were I go when I need exercise and when I need a vacation but mostly there where I go when I need to clear my head and center my thoughts. Parks with their quiet solitude, trees, grasslands, lakes and rivers provide me a peace I don’t find anywhere else. Thank you for protecting this land so I can enjoy it.

Filed Under: Real Home Sense Tagged With: 30 days of thanks, Big Brother, Oakland County Road Commission, OnStar, proud lake recreation area

Pat Williams

Pat Williams is the founder of CyberCletch and creator of Real Home Sense. A lifelong explorer and former journalist, she has spent years traveling throughout North America and beyond in search of the stories that connect us—to places, to history, and to one another. Drawing from firsthand experience, she combines practical travel guidance with thoughtful reflections on curiosity, fear, culture, and what it means to truly understand the world around us. When she isn't out exploring a new destination, Pat helps businesses build trustworthy websites through CyberCletch.

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