Let us indeed be thankful to the only non-immigrants among us, and let us show our gratitude by helping to make it easier – in some cases possible – to VOTE. And a big Happy Thanksgiving to all who participate here. Have a wondeful meal and be generous, but stop short of feeding trolls.
only here can the meaning of thanksgiving be associated with food. but is it only about the food? any kind of food? why does have to be just about the turkey? i know the history about the turkey. but as i get older, i am also looking for more than just the turkey and the trimmings. its like christmas and the presents. is that what its all about? i read a story here on these pages of a veteran, his wife and their dogs living in a state park, all in a tent. with the help of the state park employees, an animal rescue group, and a christian charity, they were able to help the family, because ranger/officer steve schaffer was tenacious in getting the help they need. now that to me is what thanksgiving is all about. its not so much about what kind or type of food we're eating, but its whose telling the story and who you're sharing it with. so with no guilt on giving up the turkey, i'm going to share my trimmings and story with others so they may feel and be grateful for what the holiday is all about. joan silaco m4lucky@aol.com
"Squanto, a Patuxet Native American who resided with the Wampanoag tribe, taught the Pilgrims how to catch eel and grow corn and served as an interpreter for them. Squanto had learned English during his enslavement in England. The Wampanoag leader Massasoit had given food to the colonists during the first winter when supplies brought from England were insufficient."
To quote Joan Silaco above, and with whom I agree "…its whose telling the story and who you're sharing it with. " Squanto and Massasoit didn't shun the first colonists, they helped them in the tradition of brothers in a harsh land. The colonists should have been giving thanks for the aid of the First Nations, but instead they exploited them. According to Wikipedia, Squanto was at most 37 years when he died. A short life by our standards.
Joan, I share my meal with someone less fortrunate every year. M<ay I respectfully suggest that putting your email address in the body of a comment is an invitation to spammers, scammers, and worst of all, Republicans.
Let us indeed be thankful to the only non-immigrants among us, and let us show our gratitude by helping to make it easier – in some cases possible – to VOTE. And a big Happy Thanksgiving to all who participate here. Have a wondeful meal and be generous, but stop short of feeding trolls.
Indeed!
Have a safe Thanksgiving, everyone!
Don't eat too much. Eat just enough. Remember those who have nothing.
So much thanks to everyone here and to you, TC, for keeping my eyes open for the truth!
only here can the meaning of thanksgiving be associated with food. but is it only about the food? any kind of food? why does have to be just about the turkey? i know the history about the turkey. but as i get older, i am also looking for more than just the turkey and the trimmings. its like christmas and the presents. is that what its all about? i read a story here on these pages of a veteran, his wife and their dogs living in a state park, all in a tent. with the help of the state park employees, an animal rescue group, and a christian charity, they were able to help the family, because ranger/officer steve schaffer was tenacious in getting the help they need. now that to me is what thanksgiving is all about. its not so much about what kind or type of food we're eating, but its whose telling the story and who you're sharing it with. so with no guilt on giving up the turkey, i'm going to share my trimmings and story with others so they may feel and be grateful for what the holiday is all about. joan silaco m4lucky@aol.com
From Wikipedia:
To quote Joan Silaco above, and with whom I agree "…its whose telling the story and who you're sharing it with. " Squanto and Massasoit didn't shun the first colonists, they helped them in the tradition of brothers in a harsh land. The colonists should have been giving thanks for the aid of the First Nations, but instead they exploited them. According to Wikipedia, Squanto was at most 37 years when he died. A short life by our standards.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends.
Isn't it wonderful how the Natives Americans welcomed the undocumented immigrants?
Thanks to all. Kudos to Joan and Lynn.
Joan, I share my meal with someone less fortrunate every year. M<ay I respectfully suggest that putting your email address in the body of a comment is an invitation to spammers, scammers, and worst of all, Republicans.