Thanksgiving

Tomorrow holds so much expectation.

 

Traditions,

while supplying a context

for our observations and

expectations,

can sometimes benefit from an

occasional update.

 

 

 

For many of us, of a certain generation, 

Thanksgiving traditionally marked

the beginning of the

 "holiday season."

 

In recent years we've seemed to carom from

one event to the next

with barely a pause for breath,

let alone time

to actually enjoy or reflect

on our holiday traditions.

 

Thanksgiving

can become lost in the holiday

shuffle fueled by

magazine spreads, Pinterest and other

media options that bring images,

 wish lists, and DIY projects to our

attention with dizzying speed.

 

There is no shortage of blessings

 in my life that

could/would/should

prompt my thankfulness.

 

Tomorrow

will be a day of celebration.

 Norman Rockwell's

universe rarely

-if ever -

aligns with mine

but it doesn't make my family

any less special

or my thanks

any less sincere.

 

I hope your day will be spent in

the company of those you

hold dear.