Retired Reflections

Thanksgiving is a Family of Friends

I just put a counter on this blog but nothing is being recorded - I would think my own accesses would be there. Hmmm. Not sure what is wrong. Just a virtual blog I guess.

The good news on this family holiday is that my first call in a year to my sister Kathleen went very well. She was in her upbeat manic mode and sounded good. I was nervous before and after the call but all went well.

And it is amazing to have friends who just all come together. I said no earlier to an invitation from John and Pauline as I was hoping we would get away - maybe even a trip to Seattle. Due to a car accident and bad weather, we decided to stay home. I invited a single friend over. I put my turkey in a brine overnight. Then I called Pauline this morning and said "let's do a hike at 1." She was all for it and told us of changes in their plans as their daughter and her husband were not coming. So with lots of food between all of us, we will all go hiking and then meet at Pauline's house for dinner. No family but a family of friends.

posted by Mary @ 10:37 AM