Comments on: Happy Thanksgiving

By: Judy P

Judy P — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:24:34 +0000

One of the main reasons to be thankful is that many of us DO have great memories of loved ones, role models, and good food and good times. We learned from them and love and remember them with fondness.
To insert a little angst in here, we should never forget that there are MANY in our country who do not have that blessing (of a kind, caring family nor the financial means for a special, abundent meal). Therefore we should be doubly, triple-y grateful for our blessings which are often too many to count.

By: Lenore

Lenore — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:14:32 +0000

Enjoyed your memories of Thanksgiving. I remember good food, laughter and getting to see relatives I did not see often enough. And yes, the Thanksgiving prayer seemed to go on forever. My Grandmother was a warm loving women and my role model. Although she is no longer with us, I always enjoyed her apple pie. Imagine my delight to find an orchard last Thanksgiving that had Spy apples-the same apples she used. These are very difficult to find as they are an old apple variety. Well, I purchased and made my first Spy apple pie….also this year. It brings back memories of a very gracious, loving woman that I keep close in my heart.

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:37:28 +0000

sounds like a lot of us had similar thanksgiving experiences
The difference at our place was rice dressing with chestnuts. This year I added some apples and it was very yummy.
Joy

By: gwennie

gwennie — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:47:50 +0000

Allen, I really enjoyed reading about your family Thanksgiving memories. It brings back so many memories of loved ones gone on before and puts a smile on my face.

By: Jo Ann

Jo Ann — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:45:11 +0000

Allen, Thanks for sharing the memories of your early Thanksgiving celebrations and the recipe for the corn bread stuffing; it sure sounds delicious. We Americans have much to be thankful for. I have much to be thankful for as well; family, friends, a wonderful school district to teach in, plentiful food, a safe home and freedom. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Enjoy the time you spend with your family and continue to create good memories. Jo Ann

By: Jean

Jean — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:51:34 +0000

So many of us have much to be Thankfull for ….may all of America be blessed now and in the future.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:22:13 +0000

Allen, thank you for sharing your childhood memories. Cornbread dressing is a tradition in my family as well. Growing up, I was always in charge of toasting and pinching the bread for the dressing. As I got older, I also chopped the green onions and celery. Now, that my mom is in Heaven, I make the dressing to share with my brothers and sister. Thanksgiving is a warm and wonderful time to share good food with family and thank God for all our blessings.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:14:07 +0000

Thank you for the Thanksgiving newsletter and all it contains.

Reminds me of the newsletters of yore when you packed a lot into it.

Happy Thanksgiving. I do so enjoy you.

A long time fan,
C

By: Josephine S. Chavez

Josephine S. Chavez — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:51:10 +0000

I enjoyed reading about your childhood memories at your grandparent’s home. When we are children we don’t know how to appreciate all the little things that surround us until we become adults. It is always so nice to remember all the nice things that we did with our family members, and grandparents if we were lucky to have them around. If you remember the blessing prayer your grandfather used to say before the meal, I would like a copy of it. I am always looking for different and interesting prayers to use before our meal. Thank you, Josephine