Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"Happy Thanksgiving" / Judy & Lloyd

Norman Rockwell

We want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! We are all excited about tomorrow when everyone close-by will be here, 20 people all together.

When we were living in Germany, we knew an Englishman who told us, 

"You Yanks have the right idea about a holiday--you just stay home and eat. No church, no presents, not even cards. Just the feast."

Of course there is also the idea of gratitude and gathering around to dedicate a whole day to giving personal & family thanks. Now that's a great idea for a proper holiday!

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