Today I feel thankful. Nothing unusual about that, as it’s Thanksgiving, leading most of us to reflect on our blessings.
But this year is different than any we have lived through. 2020 has been nothing short of bizarre. With the pandemic of the coronavirus ever lurking around and the fear and uncertainty that surrounds it, it may be difficult to find that gratitude right now. Continue reading Thankfulness and Fear
The gravy boat is empty. The crowd has gone home. Leftovers are put away. The kitchen is clean again. Yet the smell of a roasting turkey lingers in the house. I wonder how long that will last as I reflect on the day.
It feels a bit lonely this morning. I love preparing Thanksgiving dinner and having a full house. The smells, the noise, the laughter. Sharing a meal and too much of it at that! Fun conversations and tripping over each other in our less than modest home. Seeing family when we are too far apart and don’t see each other often enough. Inviting new friends to join in. It was all good.
But today I woke up with thoughts of what I could have done differently. Continue reading The Day After
Thankful. Being thankful. Giving thanks. For what? To whom? Do I have to pray? Can’t I just eat turkey, watch a parade, shop online and call it a good day off from work?
Ha. Yes, you can. I can. We can. Continue reading Am I? Are you?
