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!

21 comments:

  1. 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. 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. Brilliant!
    Happy Thanksgiving :o) x

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. A great reminder . Happy Thanksgiving!

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

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  10. mayb that's how the turkeys feel ...

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  11. I think Isabel Doyle is right!

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  12. 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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  13. wait a minute, i heard that story somewhere ;)

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

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

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

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  17. 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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  18. 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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