Thursday, November 24, 2011

Giving Thanks

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I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old fashioned way.  I invited everyone in the neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land.   -Jon Stewart


Perhaps I should just let this quote stand alone, but I feel compelled to add that I am thankful for a number of things, both tangible and intangible.  I do not mean this to be disrespectful, just to remind myself...and anyone else who happens to find themselves here, that the things we have often come to us at the expense of others.  So, let's all share and play nice!
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21 comments:

  1. Pat HattNovember 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Many forget that fact
    Sharing would be a nice act
    Still laughed a bit at the quote
    But playing nice, sometimes, as my vote..haha

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  2. ClaudiaNovember 24, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    holy cow...what a quote...in case someone invites me to their house today...i think i take my swiss army knife with me..just in case...smiles.. happy thanksgiving mary!

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  3. DeborahNovember 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Brilliant!
    Happy Thanksgiving :o) x

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  4. Other MaryNovember 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Thank you all - and Happy Thanksgiving...or whatever!

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  5. Brian MillerNovember 24, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    a perfect reminder...and so true...that is quite the quote...matter of fact someone will be trampled at a store in just a few hours...may have to put that one in my back pocket for next year...happy thanksgiving.

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  6. Beth WinterNovember 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    :) Loved it. Happy Thanksgiving... or whatever. Just be happy.

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  7. Luke PraterNovember 24, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Right on, Sister.

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  8. Other MaryNovember 24, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Brian - Thanks, you are so very right! Black Friday...yikes!

    Beth - Thanks sis, happy whatever (and happiness) to you too!

    Luke - Thanks brother!

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  9. ayalaNovember 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    A great reminder . Happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. Other MaryNovember 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Ayala - Thanks, and to you too!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Bravo Mary... thankful for reminders like this from friends like you..

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  12. Isabel DoyleNovember 25, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    mayb that's how the turkeys feel ...

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  13. MaryNovember 25, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I think Isabel Doyle is right!

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  14. Other MaryNovember 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Becky - I'm thankful for you as well.

    Isabel and Mary - I agree too. Um...I haven't been able to eat meat in ages.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    wait a minute, i heard that story somewhere ;)

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  16. TimoteoNovember 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Couldn't think of a better quote for the day!
    (Meat...bad for you.)

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  17. JerryNovember 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    "Share and play nice." that a good word right there.

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  18. The Noiseless CuckooclockNovember 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    love the quote.

    beautiful thankfulness.

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  19. Other MaryNovember 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hey thanks guys! I'm thankful that all of you read this! :o)

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  20. Catherine MackieNovember 29, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Saw this a bit late... Excellent quote which makes me think about how atrociously Native Americans were treated. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Giving thanks - something we should do every day of the year. xxx

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  21. Other MaryDecember 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Tahnks Catherine! It's been ages! I did have a good Thanksgiving, and agree with your sentiments. Hope you and yours are well. xo

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