I make a concerted effort to focus on the positive of life. Like most folks, I find that’s sometimes easier said than done, but it’s worth working at. Thanksgiving, of course, is an ideal time to reflect on all there is to be thankful for. It’s not hard for me this year: I have two ebullient girls, Lila, nearly 3, and Phoebe, 13-months, and a great wife of 10 years. Now that the weather has turned chilly, Lila can’t stop talking about wanting to go skiing again, while Phoebe just can’t stop talking. One of my brothers beat ampullary...