Thanks for nothing

Today as a nation prepares to gorge itself on turkey, football, and guilt, I’m thankful for Mad TV and its “Lowered Expectations”.

I’m more thankful for no expectations, for those few in my life who like me for me. For whom my presence is enough, and there’s a space where the performativeness of this thing we call life gets put on hold. It’s something I didn’t know I needed until I stumbled on it, and now I can’t imagine living without it.

Be that person for those around you today, if you’re gathered with family or friends or the server at the restaurant who doesn’t want to be with their family either, and they’ve got bills.

Expect less than less. Expect nothing. Be open to what’s on offer. To the person, not their performance.