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farzana-versey's picture
Nov.23.2011
You’ve got the bird home, dressed it in its best Thanksgiving suit, and placed it in the warmth of the oven or the stove, the heat causing the flesh to melt softly inside and the juices to spill out and settle over its body. You will bring it out for the family dinner – an event so positive, so...
harrison-solow's picture
Nov.23.2011
The following is adapted from a letter to a friend: "I'm sure many of us have never had all the Thanksgiving Days we've thought we've had - but we've had the Thanksgiving experience. Regarding the individual day as opposed to the concept of Thanksgiving, yes, I think you're right. The movies...
sofia-diana-gabel's picture
Nov.23.2011
Each year when Thanksgiving rolls around, I take stock of my life. Of course I'm always thankful for my wonderful children (the baby just turned 18 today!) and my family, but this year I'm also thankful that I have a couple books published, my health is pretty darn good and I'm happy. These are all...
anastasia-m-ashman's picture
Nov.22.2011
it's that time of year again -- for thanksgiving with maryjane
john-peterson's picture
Nov.22.2011
Setting aside for the moment the great food, family fellowship, and of course FOOTBALL! We are giving thanks for who we are. Americans! Thanks to our forefathers for bringing forth this wonderful and free Nation we live in. Thanks to our Military and all of the Veterans past and present who have...
catherine-nagle's picture
Nov.22.2011
“Pink and Blue Paper Angels”   I received an email from our religious educator, inviting the high school students to participate in the Thanksgiving Food Drive on either week- end of November 12th or 19th, after one of the masses. I volunteered along with my sixteen- year-old son. I picked the...
rina-macasaet's picture
Nov.21.2011
Mother and daughters are all together.  We are intact.  Wellness extends to the bond the girls have with their father as well.  I am blessed.  My girls have both parents to guide them.  The parable of the two loaves of bread works!  When I do the math, it does not make...
cynthia-brian's picture
Nov.18.2011
    A guest from "down under" comes stateside to parlay peace and harmony on Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!® with hosts Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany.  Another day of inspiration, love, and gratitude.    Soar to greatness, be entertained, edutained, and empowered....
suellen-ocean's picture
Nov.18.2011
Living in the Southland of what we now know as Massachusetts, an Indian Chief born in 1580, “Massasoit” was friendly and shared food with the Pilgrims, thus beginning America's first Thanksgiving. This amicable relationship lasted about fifty years until Massasoit’s death in 1661. After this date,...
anne-lynn-jarman's picture
Nov.16.2011
Thanksgiving is here again, and it's been six years since the first Thanksgiving after Hurricane Katrina came through my city. I don't live there any more, I was lucky, I was able to leave in the December after, and moved to Richmond, Virginia with the dog and the Betta in his travel cup. It's...