11/28/2019
Happy Turkey day! or ham or eggs and bacon, or chicken fricassee, or whatever. We’ve managed to make the day about food and, of course, food is involved. But the meals we share take less than one hour of our time together. We now often share football, a couple more hours. What about the fellowship of kin and kindred spirits? There are more than 3 or 4 hours to the day.
The original cause of the commemoration was about the willingness of native Americans and new Americans to use the day for thankfulness and understanding. It’s doubtful that they spent the bulk of the day eating. Probably more open discussion of the mores of each group. May we observe, also.
Ah, well, I’m probably not going to change the habits of 21st century Americans, regardless of heritage or politics. But, sometime, just remember to reflect. At our table, if we remember to do so, we each say a thing we’re particularly thankful about. It’s always enjoyable and sometime surprising. I hope today’s table brings out some remarkable thankfulness.
short….to not interrupt your day
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