Being Thankful!

Elections are over! Whether the results brought about smiles or tears really does not matter at this point. In any kind of competition, one person wins. Another loses. This is the matter of fact way of looking at it only from an individual perspective. What truly matters here is our nation. My America, YOUR America, Our America! A monumental, pivotal point in American history has led us to a new beginning because we live in a country that allows the democratic voting process. Let us stand together as a united nation remaining always thankful for the privileges living in America has to offer...the right to vote being just one!

Being thankful comes natural in the month of November. With the special day of Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, preparations are already in the making with the best recipes in the country being sought out in order to beat the best of the best set forth last year.Travel plans bring on smiles and laughter in anticipation of the feast of the year. Food, fun, fellowship amid family and friends! 

Ol' Tom Turkey did NOT grace the the first Thanksgiving table!

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This is a time to embrace the past, not only personally but also in reflection on the history of Thanksgiving. Do you know when and why the first feast took place? What foods donned that first Thanksgiving table? Get ready to be surprised at the absence of many foods commonly found at the modern day Thanksgiving table...even ol' Tom Turkey! WHAT??? NO turkey! Within the history of Thanksgiving lies nuggets of trivia that nudge at the heart and tickle the funny bone.  Check it out...

 Are you counting the days? How long 'til Thanksgiving? 

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