This is a brief diary. I've written it only because I am interested in your answers.
We are a diverse and well-read group, and, I am curious. Are you working through this day, or do you have a four-day break? What have you planned for this time? In light of the serious and well-done diary regarding the history of this holiday, how many of us just let this day pass by? How many of us are on our own, far from family and friends, and will be reading a book by the warmth of the wood stove?
The thanksgiving celebration has become, for many, a safe holiday, one that consumerism hasn't touched, and because of this, a favorite holiday. There is discussion that, in spite of the terrible events that truly mark this day, it has become something more, a time to hang with family and friends and enjoy their company.
But, in the light of its history, should Thanksgiving Day evolve into something else? What would you like to see?
Have you watched the PETA film hosted by Paul McCartney, and has it changed your menu for the day? Has it changed your view of eating meat on any day? Did you get through the entire film? Or how about the sarah palin debacle, the interview at the Wasilla turkey farm? Did that do anything to change your mind about turkeys and thanksgiving day?
I live at the 64th parallel, and we are settling into winter. It has been very warm, mostly in the 20's, as in above zero. It is snowing and is perfectly lovely outdoors. Thanksgiving time is usually marked by watching all items that create beautiful things fly off the store shelves. Things like beads, crochet hooks, quilting materials and woodworking materials are hot, hot items. There is comfort in the seasonal tides, and up here, I think it is marked in a big way by this holiday. Through the summer, everyone disperses for their warm weather passions, and now, many come together. It is dark; we are down to six hours of sunshine. In a few weeks, we will be down to less than four hours. Barrow is dark for the duration.
As for myself, I am strongly considering volunteering to help serve dinner at one of our rescue centers here.
You?
Thank you!