Here’s the truth: I have too much to be thankful for to put it all down here. Besides, it always seemed slightly self-congratulatory (no matter how selfless the choices) to tick off everything you have in your life, even if it is health and family and blah, blah, blah. I give enough genuine thanks every night in my prayers, so I don’t feel guilty about not doing it here (suck on that, haters!) For today, given the year that some of us have had, I’ve decided to keep things light and frivolous. We’ll be going over to Suzie’s Mom’s house as we have done for all of my life (even if Suzie has to work this year and won’t be there – unacceptable), and then I’m keeping options open and playing it by ear. My brother recommended watching the Patriots vs. Jets game with him, but I’m not sure we’re ready for that much brotherly bonding. At this point I still like the idea of liking football better than the actual glacial pace of the game. (If there’s really a minute left in the quarter, why are we still doing this same huddle thing fifteen minutes later?)
The plans for Black Friday are equally loose as a goose (those geese must be some fun waterfowl). I don’t do the shopping thing as a rule (amateur hour). I used to work that day because it was so deliciously quiet, but the last year brought a new tradition of seeing my nice and nephew, so I’m hoping to stop by Amsterdam to see them tomorrow. They are embarking upon the age of quick growth, so every time I see them brings about new changes, and I don’t want to miss that much.
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