It's snowing and windy here in SE Iowa.

[Skidmore]

The kids are driving in from Chicago tonight. The house is clean and peaceful until the grandbabies clear the door. I've been thawing a turkey for 3 days now and tomorrow will be spent preparing the same meal I prepare every year. I'm sick of cooking that meal. We only eat it once a year but I can't get the family to want to try anything else. It's warm inside. In a few hours the house will smell of pumpkin pies and turkey roasting. The laughter of busy toddlers at play will fill the house again. My grownup baby girl will help me in the kitchen while her husband and mine keep the kids corralled and talk shop. Tomorrow my son will call from California. We have almost made it through another year with no new major illnesses, a roof over our heads, and enough to support us on with no frills. Most importantly, we have made it through together, with family intact and cherished friends.

The problems we have had pale in comparison to those of the homeless, the hungry, the ill, the lonely, and the forgotten. For whatever fortune we may be giving thanks this holiday, let's remember those who have gone without and who are suffering--whether victims of disasters, war, hatred, violence, or personal circumstances. Moreover, let us turn our contemplations into gracious acts that last well beyond a date observed on a calendar.

Peace to you, my DU brothers and sisters, and for whom I am daily thankful.

[BeyondGeography]

1. Right back atcha, Skid

:toast:

[Mnemosyne]

2. Peace to you and yours also, Skidmore!

I'm grateful I am not cooking tomorrow. Little sister and my grownup baby girl are spending dinner with their kids and their partners families.

Mom and I kicking back watching a film and sharing dessert with all later. :)

Supposed to snow here tomorrow too, hopefully not much as I haven't put on my snow tires yet.:crazy:

I am thankful for each moment.

[Debi]

3. Wet, cold and snowy here in NE Iowa

:hi: and glad all is well for you

We'll have a quite dinner with immediate family and actually get a day together where we're not running about.

Stay safe and warm.

Happy Thanksgiving.

[marmar]

4. Same to you Skidmore....Happy Thanksgiving!

We're expecting our first snow in the Detroit area sometime tonight. (It's pretty sad when you have to look forward to snow in Michigan, but we seem to get less and less of it every winter, particulary here in the Southeast part of the state.)

[Wcross]

5. Norman Rockwell couldn't have painted a better picture than the one you did with your words.

Enjoy the day with your family Skidmore.

[Peregrine Took]

6. Are you near Clinton? I love that town.

[Skidmore]

7. We're about an hour due west of Clinton. It is a pretty little town.