It's a bit strange to be living and working in Italy on what is arguably the Most Important American Holiday Of The Year. More turkey, potatoes, yams, corn, rolls, brussel sprouts, cranberries and French's French Fried Onions are consumed today than on any other day of the year. Additionally on this day, fewer wars are fought, fewer greenhouse gases are emitted, more peace, love and understanding is spread, more babies smile, the world spins a little more slowly so the day is longer, more hugs are given and hi-fives slapped. (All facts are my own or taken from Wikipedia.) In short, it's the most bestest day of all.
So it's a little unsettling and with more than a little sadness that I find myself working on Thanksgiving and Friday. All my efforts to stage a celebration of sorts were thwarted by the fact that it's my roommate Alice's 23rd birthday and she is taking it seriously. I'll be commandeering parts of her party as I see fit and calling it Thanksgiving. We'll be going out for dinner to have pizza - Thanksgiving Pizza? That just doesn't work. I comfort myself by trying to find some humor in the fact that I am working in an Italian office to support US clients, US clients who all happen to be on holiday. Is that funny?
I also dug out some photos from Thanksgivings past...
Wow, what a bird!
The proud chef. And he didn't even burn himself.
Thanksgiving Roth Brothers style - a potluck with good friends.
I'll be thinking of my family and friends who have opened their homes and shared their food with me over the years and all the great memories you've given me. Warmest wishes to you all - my brother Turkey Trotting around Portland, my sister, her husband and daughter munching away in China, my parents joining my Uncles in Houston, and my family in London ignoring the whole thing as they should. As well as friends vacationing in Mexico, partying in Chamonix, and celebrating in Sunriver, Aspen, Leavenworth and everywhere else. We're spread far and wide but sitting down at our various tables with family and friends I like to think we're joined by our thanks and gratitude for all we've been blessed with in the past, our joy in the present and the hopes and expectations for the mysteries and pleasures to come in the future. You're all in my thoughts; I miss you and wish you the best.
I wonder what Eric is doing right now?
We did not forget about you Dan....be checking your mail! :)
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We missed you Dan but as Jenn said, you were not forgotten.
ReplyDeleteEric rang in the BIG 40 on Thanksgiving day, so that answers the question of what he was doing that day. Although I think Tommy did the most celebrating that day. :-)
XOXO
@Jenn
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday Eric. My roommate had her 23rd the same day. I remember when I didn't think you were old.
Doesn't Tom usually do most of the celebrating?