Three beautiful things from this Thanksgiving Thursday:
1. We got off to a later start than planned Wednesday for our 8-hour drive north. We missed all traffic jams and, because of our timing on 95, managed to bail onto an alternate route to avoid heavy delays in Maryland and Delaware.
2. John set up his Christmas tree for Sunday’s watching of the Steven Colbert Christmas special. The tree is a Charlie Brown affair, but was his parents’ first tree after they got married way back when.
3. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. “Alice’s Restaurant.” The Macy’s Day Parade, ending with the arrival of Santa Claus. The Dunkin’ Donuts run with Dad. Cooking as a family. I love them all, year after year.
Holiday traditions are generally very beautiful things. No matter how corny or cliche, they bring us a sense of comfort and family and fun that can’t be bought during Black Friday. I’m glad you had a wonderful time.
Comment by Debby 12.02.08 @ 9:03 amThanks, Debby.
Comment by soe 12.03.08 @ 8:56 am