Tag: Thanksgiving
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Be Grateful for the Day
“We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” ~ Bill Watterson As we anticipate Thanksgiving Day tomorrow in the U.S., let us first be grateful for today. And as we enjoy Thanksgiving Day, let us not have thoughts of superficial Black Friday…
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Where Are You, Emily Post? (reblog)
Originally posted on OverwhelmedByJoy: Someone asked me this week if we were inviting people to our Thanksgiving dinner who are from outside our family again this year. I had to chuckle. Maybe it was a snort. It was probably a low growling noise from my husband. It all started with the best of intentions. .…
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Memories of the Lovable but Dimwitted Duo
Duffy was a mutt who appeared to be the product of a child’s imagination gone wild — dog parts selected from multiple breeds and merged together in a one-of-a-kind way. A classic humane society rescue dog. He had been neglected at his first home, although not abused, as he was always was a trusting soul. He came…
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“30 Days of Blessings, Condensed” Challenge
Shelbur10’s post, “Facebook in November — the condensed list of thankfulness” is the inspiration for this challenge to my fellow bloggers. It was such an enjoyable post that seemed to lend itself to a challenge. November is often the month where many Americans take time to reflect on their blessings as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. I know from…
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