Archive for November, 2009


No Matter What!

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

How would I describe the perfect Thanksgiving?
I guess it would have to go back to when I was a kid.  At the time, I thought it was the most pathetic situation.  My immediate family would celebrate the day with only the five of us, meaning only my mother, father, and two sisters were there.  We [...]


My “Other” Family

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

What does Thanksgiving mean?
Thanksgiving means family. I am extremely lucky to have a wonderful family that is supportive and loving. But right now, I want to tell you about my “other” family. The family that I have at the school where I work. I will be going out on maternity leave [...]


Describe your ideal Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

My ideal Thanksgiving would start with a beautiful sunny and crisp day. I would wake up refreshed and at peace. First, my whole family, hubby and kids, would work together in the kitchen to get the broccoli casserole and apple pie ready. We would work as a team and have a great [...]


Dear Grandpa

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

What does Thanksgiving mean?
Thanksgiving means giving thanks to those people who have touched your life. Today I would like to thank my grandfather by writing him a letter. He will not read this letter in the here and now, but he will read it from the better place he has gone to. [...]


A Little Piece of Heaven

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

What does Thanksgiving mean?  What an great question!!!
In fact, my friend from Sweden who is visiting with me and my family really has no idea what Thanksgiving even means.  When I put the question to myself, I was a little stumped.  What exactly is Thanksgiving?
Of course, I could tell him about the Pilgrims, Plymouth rock [...]

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