Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The Greatest Virtue



And so the meal is planned and once again we get ready for Thanksgiving Day.  It is one of my favorite holidays.  When I was working, it gave me a long weekend.  That alone was reason to give thanks.


Every year we bring out our tacky turkey to sit upon his throne.
(It's in the eye of the beholder.)




And the First Lady of Pie carries her pie
with the turkey under her arm.


As Cicero said:
"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all our other virtues."

 So let us all make our hearts thankful for all the blessings we enjoy.

HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!


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15 comments:

  1. My Mind's EyeNovember 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I love your turkey!!

    Ellie and Lucy I hope you get a fair share of turkey on Thursday. I will certainly be doing my share of begging.

    OK smelly collards. Mom loves the smell but then she grew up smelling them. However, she has been told if you boil a pot of vinegar water while cooking the collards it helps with the smell.
    MOL
    Hugs Madi

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  2. Folkways Note BookNovember 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Like your Cicero quote -- isn't retirement grand -- no more "time off" just at holidays. Enjoy your holiday -- barbara

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  3. The BugNovember 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  5. Ms. ANovember 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  6. KarinNovember 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Just read today that the turkeys are thankful too ------for every vegetarian!! Have a happy week-end!

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  7. TaradharmaNovember 20, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Same to you, my dear! I love Thanksgiving, too, and have my stuffed turkeys sitting on the fireplace mantel (they're smaller than yours...)

    I know you will enjoy the day. Are the girls picking up on the excitement?

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  8. HattieNovember 21, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Great decorations. Much to give thanks for.

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  9. ~Kim at Golden Pines~November 21, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    *´¨)
    ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨)
    (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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  10. KGMomNovember 21, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  11. troutbirderNovember 22, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    And to you and yours as well, Carolyn. :)

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  12. GinnieNovember 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes and warm ones back to you. I love your quirky sense of humor.

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  13. My Mind's EyeNovember 22, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Ellie and Lucy if we had a prize we'd give it to your Mom for noticing the mini Me on the hearth!! MOL
    Hugs Madi your BFFF

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  14. RudeeNovember 23, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  15. Busy Bee SuzNovember 24, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Love your tacky turkey. I hope your day was lovely.
    XO

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