the Thankification process

from RESEARCH Magazine, November 2006 issue, Bill Miller's closing column--somehow, this struck a funny bone today:

"Have you thought of anything to be thankful for? If the only thing you've come up with is being thankful that you're not a turkey, try this simple five-step process to facilitate the trip to Thankification .

Step 1. Have a shot and a beer.
Step 2. Inhale deeply through your nose.
Step 3. Reflect on the previous year, gently sifting through the tragedy.
Step 4. Give thanks for anything that is important to you.
Step 4. Exhale through your mouth.
Step 5. Have a shot and a beer.

Repeat this process until you run out of things to be thankful for or you lose consciousness, whichever comes first. "