Day 2 - 283 -- Feeling Thankful

We had an amazing dinner tonight -- filled with wonderful local foods with a few imports to round it out. A scrumptious turkey with stuffing and gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, smashed red potatoes with skins, broccoli-cauliflower gratin, Brussels sprouts with garlic and seasonings, turnip puff,  Irish potato biscuits, a lovely California shiraz, and finished with ginger cake and lemon sauce.  I do feel quite full -- but that is part of a celebratory feast tradition. Visiting over the meal made the whole feast so much more meaningful.

I've been thinking of things that I'm thankful for recently-- living where women can vote and obtain an advanced education, a lovely fall season, good friends and neighbours who are there when I need them and vice versa, a fantastic group of friends and family that maintain contact via online technology, having access to decent health care, a wonderful feline companion, and so much more. The list of things to be grateful for is a long one.

So -- the song that speaks to the many things for which I am thankful is by a colourful singer/songwriter. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy!

I'm Alive -- Willie Nelson