Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I, personally, like this holiday because adults can usually get off work and kids can usually get off school, unlike Halloween. I guess Thanksgiving is a bit more important to us Americans because it represents two things. First, the bonding between the pilgrims and the Native Americans. Without that, our country might not exist because maybe the Natives would've punctured our faces with spears and scalped our heads if we hadn't been so friendly and if they hadn't been so open to new people. Sorry for the gruesome picture. But then again, it could've been more gruesome. Why does Blogger think "could've" isn't a word? Dictionary.com says it's not a word. Never mind, could've is not a word and I will not use it again. Shame. Anyway, the second reason why Thanksgiving is important is because of the importance of recognizing how much we have and how little some others have, and simply learning to embrace the fact that we have great families and great friends. I think that is the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

I think Thanksgiving should be spent with friends and family, especially if they are visiting from far away. If you've ever gone to a friend's home to spend an evening maybe watching a football game or something when they say they'll be back in an hour, it probably bothers you that he/she didn't care to dedicate the period of time they said they would to enjoy your company. It's not fun. So if you have family around, or if you have gone to be around family, spend time with them. It's amazing how happy you can make someone by just being in their company.

At most homes, there is a tradition of saying what you are thankful for, and I think that's cool and all, but actions speak louder than words. Or, put more simply, "do somethin' 'bout it punk!" That could have been said by Al Capone. If you are thankful for your family, gift them, or spend some time with them. If it's something like a TV, well, just be happy about that, but if that's the thing you are most thankful for, I'd be pretty unhappy with you.

Regardless, enjoy your Thanksgivings as much as I know I will. 'Til later.