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Fortunate One

As I spend this morning cooking and baking to take food to my mother, I’m thankful for so many things. In particular, my mom! She is 92, and even though she has a few challenges, she is positive and grateful and still so much fun! I also have a kind, generous, and fun husband, and a wonderful family. Fortunate indeed!

As I sit in my comfortable home, with the clothes and food and heat that I need, I think of all those living in poverty and in fear. We must all do what we can to help them.

March. Send money. Be kind.

I am also fortunate to be home today, and not working. I have worked my share of holidays through the years and I am grateful to those who had to get up to work today.

I am fulfilled by the earth around me. We MUST protect her! May we all get outside for a bit and appreciate the natural world.

And I am grateful for the privelege of blogging and for meeting so many of you.

I Am a Fortunate One.

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The Best

That’s what Thanksgiving is to me.  The Best Holiday of the Year.

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Family.   Friends.   Food.   Football.

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Enjoying the traditional Bloody Mary and Mom’s braided bread while watching the  Macy’s Parade, and the National Dog Show.

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No Gifts.   No Shopping.   No fighting over Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas.

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Just the colors and beauty of the season.

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Remembering the blessing of good health, and the opportunity to give to those less fortunate.

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Cheers, and Go Hokies!

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Warmth

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Tomorrow in the US, we celebrate all that is good about family, friends, food, (and football).  We also celebrate the non-monetary gifts of sharing our time, our good fortune, and our love.

Wishing you warmth and many Thanksgiving blessings!

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Gathered ‘Round

I’m quite sure that there is no better holiday than Thanksgiving.

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If fortunate, the food and drink are plentiful,

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 and family and friends are near.

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From my home to yours, I wish you warmth, shelter, sustenance, and peace.  I’m thankful to have you in my WordPress World.

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My son, Andrew, and me.  

Do you have a favorite holiday?

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Thankful

So thankful for all of you, my wordpress family

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On this day of Thanksgiving and beyond, may you enjoy health and happiness …

no matter where you live in this great big world.