A few years ago, I started a "gratitude journal" as a way of turning my many complaints on their head. Finding what to be grateful for among all that happens each day can be a challenge at first, but it's an exercise in thoughtful awareness of the good things in life.

Below are some stories that might help in applying that philosophy toward Montgomery County during the Thanksgiving season. Who says there's no positive news? Just click and think thankful thoughts:

After Decades on the Street, a New Home for Bethesda Veteran

MCPS Achievement Gap Shrink Noted at National Conference

Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations

Sending the Troops Holiday Cards and Gifts

State Touts Successes in Investment and Innovation

Chamber of Commerce Announces Community Awards

Manna Food Center Collecting Thanksgiving Turkeys For Families In Need

Carroll Knolls Park Coming to Georgia Avenue

Pepco Intros New Streetlight Outage Reporting Map

Santa Returns to Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee

Photography and Watercolor Exhibit on Display at Arts Barn

Montgomery County Considers Dedicated Bus Lanes

Tax Credit Proposed for Struggling Businesses

Potomac Debutes "My Fair Lady"

C&O Canal Reopens Towpath At Old Anglers

Superintendent Starr Outlines Public Education of the Future

Capital Bikeshare Gets Boost from County Council

WATCH: Montgomery Looks to Broaden its Ban on Smoking

Possible Compromise on Brickyard Controversy?

Silver Spring Development Has 'Upside Potential'

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What do you have to be thankful for in Montgomery County? Tell us in comments.