Oy…finally!! We are moving into Autumn quite nicely! Today brought a cold (cool? Cooling, maybe?) front through South Texas, encouraging the leaves outside to start changing somewhat. We don’t get the glorious colors of Autumn in New England here, but neither do we get the blizzards and power outages and ice-covered roads. Soon enough, the squirrels that run on my rooftop will go hibernate somewhere, and my dogs will no longer perk up and go insane at the sound of pitter patter.
Another wonderful thing about Autumn is my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. I’m not sure why it is, but I love it. Cooking vast amounts of food, trying to be overheard above the din of football and kids, visiting with family, taking the time to give to others less fortunate and being thankful for everything in your life, is what makes this day so special.
Of course, there will be a lot of preparations, and tears for what we have lost, and have gained, and prayers for those who cannot be with us, and for those who are lost and afraid. But also smiles for our loved ones, and teasing and laughing and lots and lots of unbuttoning of jeans.
I pray y’all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and know that I am very grateful for each and every one of you 🙂
November 9th, 2011 at 10:32 AM
My very favorite holiday ever! Lots of food and no gifts!
November 9th, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Thank you from central NC where we have an abundance of trees showing fall colors. A happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from me and mine, Aggie.
November 9th, 2011 at 10:58 AM
We are grateful for you and yours! Isn’t it lovely to sit outside and have coffee without going into heat exhaustion? Here’s hoping we get a chance to head your way during the holidaze (I’m sure we will, just don’t know when!). 😀
November 9th, 2011 at 11:52 AM
And we you, LC. Have a Happy Turkeyday.
November 9th, 2011 at 2:17 PM
And you were my 1600th comment SG. Have a cookie!!
November 9th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Thanks, Aggie. It’s my favorite also, due partly to what the season means in South Texas. Fall is our relief season, as Spring is for you Yanks.
So, there’s that for which to be thankful, plus family, friends and tradition and the opportunity to include those who may be facing a day alone. The cooking is fun, there’s a warmth about the whole day that is unique.
I’m thankful for your friendship, too, and for Hubby’s service.
November 9th, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Unfortunately, there is one tradition that will come to an end this year…
*lights figurative Bonfire*
November 10th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Yeah, we’ll miss y’all, too.
November 9th, 2011 at 3:16 PM
I’m so annoyed. Fall is my most favoritest season of all…and it lasted exactly 9.5 days this year. Summer lingered deep into October and as soon as November hit BAM! it’s too cold to leave my windows open. Grrrr.
November 9th, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Best holiday after Halloween.
November 9th, 2011 at 6:54 PM
I thought the day was set aside for family fights?
November 10th, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Thanksgiving is awesome! Nothing better than a huge feast with all the family.
November 11th, 2011 at 10:13 PM
The last three months of the year are my favorite. Cooler weather and changing colors as the fall rolls on towards winter, holiday plans and expectations, Halloween. And of course, my birthday.