As Thanksgiving is now upon us, I think we should all remember the four pillars of why we celebrate this wonderful November holiday. First of all, it is right and proper to acknowledge and give thanks for all our blessings throughout the year. Secondly, we owe it to all the Indians and Pilgrims and all the little first graders who starred in all the Thanksgiving Plays since 1937. The third pillar of Thanksgiving deals with the time honored tradition of “the cooking jamboree and coming out party” which gives all the new chefs in the family a chance to show off a little bit, and the fourth pillar which is etched in stone right underneath the La-Z-Boy Monument in Washington, D.C provides that a soft couch or recliner be available for grandpa or great uncle in order that they be able to sleep straight through the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears game once they have partaken of seconds and thirds.
Now, you might wonder if all this information has been verified, scrutinized and fact checked. The answer is, it’s possible. The National Republican-Democratic Left Leaning Right-Handed Truth Squad could have certified it to be 100% Bi-Partisan and completely and totally misleading, ambiguous and perplexing. We are just not sure, but in the spirit of taking a break from all the “mostly meaningless bickering”, why don’t we all agree to make the fifth pillar of Thanksgiving a day of peace and quiet and being thankful for what we have around us. I know all the network talking heads won’t like a full day of no news to report, but they will survive.
On a personal note, this Thanksgiving Eve, I am thankful for a special group of people, and the skill they possess, as well as the caring and concern they display in what they do. Almost two weeks ago, my wife and I went to the new Emergency Room suite at Emanuel Medical Center. I was promptly examined, and as that examination progressed, the seriousness of my situation quickly became evident. I was thankful that my condition was recognized, and that timely arrangements were immediately in place to get me the treatment I needed.
My recovery is ongoing, and I send my thanks to our local hospital and staff and especially to the ER nurses and doctors and all the medical people beyond who assisted me. Also, allow me to thank my very caring and competent nurse, whom I also happen to be married to.
I hope you don’t miss this special opportunity to give thanks for all you have, and I hope you have a very warm and meaningful Thanksgiving celebration.
