Along with treating me to this lovely lunch - and some fine conversation - my Norwegian connection gave me a rockin' gift - a live Röyksopp CD, fresh off the plane from Norway, complete with a really funky version of "Remind Me" (aka, the GEICO Caveman Song - and, holy crow, I get a pile of hits every day lately with folks looking for that tune! I think I know just about every variation of search for it at this point.)
And now, it's already 1:15 in the morning on Thanksgiving. I have no plans for the holiday, other than maybe taking in a movie. There is no turkey in the fridge, no stuffing or green bean casserole to be cooked. I will see what reasonably priced cafes might be open along the Pike and find a quiet meal for myself. But that stuff really doesn't matter in the big picture.
What matters is that I am grateful this year.
Grateful for continued vision.
Grateful to be employed.
Grateful for the support of family.
Grateful for the love of friends.
Grateful for each and every one of you out here.
I cannot but with good thoughts and warmth repay you all for your kind words and contributions and bolstering through a difficult season.
I am, simply, grateful.
May you have a fine holiday.
And, because I am a massive juvenile at heart... have a hand turkey:

7 comments:
awesome turkey lady :) simply awesome.
Happy American Thanksgiving. I hope you have a peaceful day. Up here in the great (not yet)White north, we're missing out on the celebrations, but I'm with you in spirit.
Hand turkeys rawk.
We're thankful for you, kid.
Happy Giving of Thanks Day to You Too!
Now see what you've started, I'm feeling this urge to dig out my crayolas and make my own giant hand turkey.
Happy T-Day, Merujo! In the spirit of gratitude, I'm thankful for you and your fabulous writing and your generosity of spirit and your tenacity. You're an inspiration to us all!
happy turkey day to you too! I like your turkey hand very much.
And I'm very proud of all the Norwegian stuff you've got going.. Röyksopp is quite something - but I'm not sure why you're saying ..outta Bergen? They were from Tromsø last time I checked ;)
Ah! I got the Bergen info from Wikipedia, but that wouldn't be the first time Wiki was way wrong!! :-)
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