History classes in the United States teach that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated as one of the successful harvests early English settlers had with the help of the Wampanoag people in the early seventeenth century, during one of the peaceful moments between the two groups. Though its origins come from that 1621 shared harvest feast, … Continue reading Season of Gratitude
Another year has come and gone. Once again, in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is upon us. It’s a day to express gratitude for what life has served—and to overeat. While it’s been a long year, and we are still waiting to finish rebuilding our home, life is moving forward. The last two years have … Continue reading A Heart Full of Gratitude
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a day many Americans gather with their families to watch football, give thanks, and gorge themselves on the traditional meal of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and all the rest. I spent the first half of my life leaving people behind. It wasn’t until … Continue reading A Day of Gratitude
This year has been difficult, and it’s hard to find things to be thankful for. I could list all the losses I’ve personally had, but that’s only me looking in the rearview mirror, not at the road ahead. Yeah, I think about the things I lost, especially when I want a specific reference as I … Continue reading Giving Thanks in a Thankless Year
One wrong step can change everything. We managed to outrun one of the biggest November snowstorms in recorded history, only to have the week change by a missed step. This year we are staying in a new location, and the house has a few quirks. Like a step down into the room we’re staying in … Continue reading The Bonds that Unite Us
A piece of my scattered mind.
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