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Like last year, I want to take a second this Thanksgiving week to reflect on the many trivial things in life that I’m really thankful for. This, of course, in addition to all the things that really matter. I tried not to duplicate any from last year, but some are just too good not to.

Netflix Instant Stream – Sure, the library isn’t as big as Hulu, but it still has some gems available. And now there’s a new $7.99-only-instant-stream-no-DVD package that makes it even better.

Nike+ – The sole reason I’m running right now. I’ll never run another non-documented mile in my life.

Friday Night Lights – I’ve never seen a show like it. It might be my favorite drama of all time.

Magazine Subscriptions – I don’t know what I like more: the actual content, or the way their matte finish feels in my hands as I walk from the mailbox back inside my house. In case you’re wondering, Fast Company, Wired, Mac Life, and Entertainment.

Sonicare – Quite possibly the sole reason I brush my teeth at night.

Flannel Sheets – I would have these on my bed all year long if I could. Amy, on the other hand, can’t stand them. So…we’ve compromised. One week. And it’s the best week of the year.

iPad - Obvious reasons.

The Lonely Island – Laughter, inspiration, and, hopefully, future competition.

Sweetwater 420

Createspace.com – If it didn’t make it so easy for me, Everyday Absurdities might still be a file on my hard drive.

Evernote – Syncs all of my can’t-lose ideas on my computer, my phone, and the Internet…for free.

Tim Ferriss – His first book changed my life. His blog is a wealth of quality information. Just a few more weeks until his next book hits the shelves.

Sports Talk Radio (680 The Fan) – One of my life’s biggest contradictions: I’m addicted to information I don’t really care about.

Boxee.tv

Harry Potter - I may shed a few tears next summer when it’s all over.

Craigslist and Amazon Marketplace – This is how we’re able to have stuff. If I want a book or music or gadget, I have to sell something else. Quite the part-time job, mind you.

Sunflower seeds – The only way to travel.

Vibram FiveFingers – Changed things up and tried Nike Frees the other day. After one run, I took them back and confirmed my FiveFinger cult member status for life.

Starbucks black coffee – Christmas blend in the red cup.

Seesmic – My Twitter desktop app of choice.

Bryan Allain’s Truth About videos - Very few non-Hollywood productions have made me laugh as hard as these.

Envelope-less deposit – The main reason I haven’t left Wells Fargo.

Pandora – Yes, I mentioned this last year. But I’ve since discovered some fantastic stations: George Winston for writing, Harry Connick, Jr. Holiday for Christmas music, Bon Iver and The Weepies for perpetual ear candy.

Blog comments – They are what tips are to a waiter.

What about you – what trivial things are you thankful for?