We were talking with a friend in the days before Tuesday’s election. Of all the things on her mind, one of the top worries was something she is profoundly not thankful for: political TV ads. They are vicious, they are hateful, and they are everywhere until now. So we can be thankful that they are gone at last. In the complete course of a year, what happens to make you thankful? What makes you count your blessings in the face of everyday (usually) and profound (occasionally) challenges? We would like to hear from you on that topic: What makes you thankful? We will print the answers in our Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, issue. To be included in our Thanksgiving newspaper, please have your submission to us by the close of business on Friday, Nov. 20. Please express yourself fully but concisely, within 250 words if possible—less can be more, especially when space is tight. You may email your comments to editor@gazettejournal.net; fax them to 804-693-7844; mail to P.O. Box 2060, Gloucester, Va....