This year there were several activities tugging at my heart and soothing me into a sense of thankful belonging... Here I declare some of those to you, as a sign of appreciation and foundation for a holiday season spent focusing on what matters.
- I was fortunate enough to attend a performance of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Kennedy Center. Beautiful atmosphere, charming story, and gorgeous dancing.
- I was fortunate enough to be called a teacher (yes, really!) and work in a job that challenges and stretches my intellect and my humanity. I am surrounded by the inspiration of learning and the possibilities of what can be.
- It was in my good fortunate to help deliver meals to those who are homebound on Thanksgiving morning. I am thankful that I am so mobile and grateful that I could put my legs to good service and cheer.
- I am lucky enough to live in a city where it rains but where the skies also shine brightly.
- I prepared my first stuffed turkey successfully and shared the abundant fixings with a motley crew of vagabond city folks who brought their own dishes and cheer to the table. We were truly blessed with full bellies and warm hearts.
- Our holidays were enriched with fiery flaming drinks, quirky German movies, and lots of strategic (or not-so-strategic as the case may be) board games.
- Our guests made our house cozy with their charm, dazzling wit, and willingness to just hang out in pajamas the day after Thanksgiving, eating leftovers and playing board games!
Thanksgiving is such an inclusive holiday and such a beautiful time to set aside for that which is important rather than urgent. I am thankful for so much and hope to share my abundance and joy with those around me in this season of Advent and New Year.
Happy Turkey Day, Folks! Gobble, gobble, gobble.
P.S. I did the appropriate pre- and post- feasting measures. Everything is working out ok. I can still see my toes! (there must be room for more pie...)
