Thanksgiving

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." (G.K. Chesterton)


A gorgeous roast turkey; sweet potatoes with orange; roasted carrots and parsnips with sage; sourdough dressing with sausage, figs, thyme, and garlic; mashed red potatoes with chives; gravy with cognac and cream; cranberry salad. Oh--and we began with the yearly cheese ball, stuffed olives, two sorts of good salami, squash soup, and soft and chewy rolls with fresh sage. To finish? We are traditionalists: apple and pumpkin pies, with what I'm pretty sure were the best pie crusts I've ever had (and I am really picky about crust), made by my brother. (Ladies? He plays music and bakes pies...hmmmm?)

We worked on a big puzzle. We drank SO much French press coffee. We were a smaller group this year, but it was relaxing and calm. We laughed and played with the babies. We thought about the year that's coming to a close and everything good and bad and hard and stressful and happy and unexpected that happened. And felt thankful.

And I felt very happy and content (and tired).



Hope you all had a lovely, peaceful day with people you love and who love you in return.