Interestingly, even though Thanksgiving is not a British holiday, the turkey sales are pretty prevalent and the Christmas decorations are up, so it's almost like home. We started the day with a nice brisk walk downtown where we picked up a Santa suit for Joe. He's doing a charity run for St Michael's Hospice Sunday and all of the runners are wearing Santa suits.
We stopped at an outdoor cafe to get a cup of hot chocolate, and it started pouring. Rick was a good sport about it - we actually did sit and finish the hot chocolate in the wind and rain before heading home to put the turkey in the oven.
I like the ritual of preparing the turkey and the familiar side dshes (you know we'll have olives!). I always think about all of my family members preparing for the same dinner all over the world, and it connects us somehow.
For everyone out there, I wish you a glorious day spent in the company of those you love, with the knowledge that you are loved and remembered by those of us who are not there as well1
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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It was a beautiful day in Kansas, USA. We couldn't have asked for better weather or company. 22 of us in all. I ate too much, allowing myself a rare indulgence these days. My tummy is happy, my heart is full and Steve is building a fire. What more could I possibly ask for? Hope everyone took a moment to enjoy the feeling of gratitude. It feels good to be thankful.
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